Accounting Manager - Pension & Benefits

### Tasks #### Inside the Role The Pensions and Benefits Manager role is responsible for the accounting, reporting, and management of personnel and fringe benefit costs and activities. This role manages payroll, fringe benefit, pension, and expatriate accounting, as well as fringe rate setting, investment management, and regulatory functions for the pension and 401(k) retirement trusts. This role works cross-functionally with the Our People Team, Manufacturing Controlling, and financial reporting business partners and manages vendor relationships with actuaries, investment managers, investment advisors, and auditors. #### Posting Information We provide a scheduled posting end date to assist our candidates with their application planning. While this date reflects our latest plans, it is subject to change, and postings may be extended or removed earlier than expected. #### We Take Care of Our Team - Position offers a starting salary range of $128,000 to $164,000 USD. - Pay offered dependent on knowledge, skills, and experience. - Benefits include the following: - Annual variable pay bonus program. - Eligible for the use of a company vehicle. - 401(k) company contribution with company match up to 8%, as well as non-elective company contribution of 3% to 7% depending on age. - Starting at 4 weeks of paid vacation. - 13 or more calendar holidays. - 8 weeks of paid parental leave. - Employee assistance program. - Comprehensive health care plans and wellness programs. - Onsite fitness options (at some locations). - Tuition assistance and volunteer paid time off. - Short-term and long-term disability plans. #### What You Drive at DTNA - Coordinate and facilitate Investment Committee and sub-committee meetings, activities, and agenda items. - Partner with external advisors to drive and implement retirement trust investment strategy and ensure alignment with industry best practices. - Perform investment manager due diligence. - Coordinate with the custodian bank, including monitoring and rebalancing retirement trusts, and overseeing payment and wire processing. - Oversee pension and retiree medical actuarial services, including rebalancing, expense, pension funding, and project-based activities. - Coordinate plan benefit audits and regulatory filings for retirement plans and trusts. - Partner with global pension, healthcare, and treasury employees on key benefit topics and recommendations. - Manage payroll, fringe, pension, retiree medical, and expatriate accounting activities, including oversight of month-end close, review of key accounting entries and reconciliations, and resolution of complex accounting matters. - Lead, coach, and develop team members by providing clear direction, regular feedback, and support for professional growth. - Support internal and external auditors to ensure appropriate accounting treatment and adherence to internal procedures. - Cross-functionally manage the fringe rate setting and review process in partnership with Controlling, OPT, and other business stakeholders. - Oversee and approve benefit vendor expenses. - Ensure key investment, contribution, and general ledger reconciliations are completed and accurate. - Evaluate the team’s key internal controls to ensure necessary controls are in place, documented, and tested in accordance with the company’s internal requirements. - Serve as a key business partner across accounting, controlling, finance operations, CPR, and OPT teams. #### Knowledge You Should Bring - Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Actuarial Science, or a related field required. - 8 or more years of progressive experience in accounting, pension administration, employee benefits accounting, treasury, or finance operations. - 3 or more years of leadership experience managing accounting, investment management, finance, or benefits professionals or related experience. - Strong accounting and financial reporting background, including experience reviewing and approving complex accounting entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting schedules. - Experience with employee benefit, pension, payroll, or related accounting functions. - Strong analytical, project management, and business partnering skills. #### Exceptional Candidates Might Have - Strong working knowledge of IFRS accounting related to pensions, post-retirement benefits, payroll, and employee benefit plans. - Investment committee, retirement plan governance, or institutional investment oversight experience. - Understanding of actuarial concepts. - CPA certification. - Experience with payroll accounting and fringe rate development. - Manufacturing or complex corporate environment experience. #### Where We Work This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s): Portland, OR, US. Relocation assistance for this position is available when the selected candidate meets eligibility criteria. #### Schedule Type Hybrid (4 days per week in-office and 1 day remote). This schedule builds our #OneTeamBestTeam culture, provides an unparalleled customer experience, and creates innovative solutions through in-person collaboration. At Daimler Truck North America, we recognize our world is changing faster than ever before. By listening to the needs of today, we’re building to solve with cutting-edge solutions in sustainability and future driving technology across electric, hydrogen, and autonomous. These solutions, backed by years of innovative success and achievement, continue DTNA’s legacy as the undisputed industry leader. Our evolving brand portfolio is second to none, including Freightliner Trucks, Western Star, Demand Detroit, Thomas Built Buses, Freightliner Custom Chassis, and Financial Services. Together, we work as one team towards our envisioned future – building a cleaner, safer, and more efficient tomorrow for all. That is what we are working toward – for all who keep the world moving. #### Additional Information - This position is not open for visa sponsorship or to existing visa holders. - Applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country the position is located in at the time of application. - Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check. - Final candidate may be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen. - Contractors, professional services, or other contingent workers should confirm with their local agency if they are eligible to apply for FTE positions. - Daimler Truck North America is an equal employment opportunity employer. For an accommodation or special assistance with applying for a posted position, please contact our Human Resources department at 503-745-8982 or toll-free at 800-206-3369. 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