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You may know McCormick as a leader in herbs, spices, seasonings, and condiments – andwe’reonly getting started. At McCormick,we’realways looking for new people to bring their unique flavor to our team.McCormick employees – all 14,000 of us across the world – are what makes this companya great placetowork.

We are looking to hire aDirectorControllership Integrationimmediatelyin a Hybrid (50/50) capacity at our Global Headquarters in Hunt Valley, Maryland.

What We BringToTheTable:

• Competitive compensation
• Flexibility and Support fordiverselifestages andchoices
• Wellbeing programs includingphysical, mentalandfinancial wellness
• Tuitionassistance

TheDirectorControllership Integrationwillbe responsible foroverseeingthe Controllership workstreamand related sub-workstreams forthe McCormick and Unilever Foods integration(the “Transaction”).The Directorwill have one direct report, the SeniorManagerControllershipIntegration andwilloversee a broader team of workstream owners and advisors executing across theControllership sub-workstreams.This role requires deep technicalexpertise, strong project managementskills,andthe ability to communicate cross-functionally.

This role has exposure to the global Finance and Integration Management organizationsand will have opportunities to present integration status tosenior Finance leadership including the VP & Controller and other senior integration leaders.

This role is fully dedicated to integration activities throughthecloseof theTransactionand for a period thereafter,with an eventual transition into theendstate organizational design.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting:

Own the integration activities related to financial reporting, including IFRS-to-US-GAAP conversion, accounting policy alignment, and external reporting requirements

Direct thepreparation of thepro formafinancial information,for inclusionin an S-4 filing, overseethe opening balance sheet / purchase accounting workstream, including purchase price allocation, fair value assessments, and preparation of technical accounting memoranda under ASC 805

Drive financing transactions, comfort letters, and secondary listing activity (prospectus / pro forma requirements), partnering with Treasury, Legal, and external advisors

Serve as the senior technical escalation point for complex or novel accounting positions arising across the integration, ensuring positions are well-researched and documented

Oversight of Accounting Sub-Workstreams:

Provide technical review and final approval of the accounting positions and process designs developed by the Senior Manager – ControllershipIntegration acrossthe followingsub-workstreams: derivative accounting, employee benefit plans, stock compensation, segment reporting,transition service agreements (TSA),interim operating model (IOM), foreign exchange, lease accounting, joint ventures/VIEs, and non-GAAPpositions

Set standards for process establishment and control design across sub-workstreams, ensuring consistency with McCormick accounting policy and readiness forexternalaudit

Integration Governance & Leadership:

Own the overall Controllership integration governance model, defining workstream structure, decision rights, and escalation paths across accounting, financial reporting, transaction, and secondary listing workstreams

Manage and coordinate multiple external advisory firm relationships to ensure advisor scope, deliverables, and cost stay aligned to workstream needs

Deliver executive-level integration status reporting to the VP & Controller and other seniorintegration leadership, drivingtimelydecisions on Controllership integration matters

Drive cross-functional coordination with Finance, IT, HR, andotheroperational teams to ensure Controllership integration stays aligned to overall deal timelines

Support workshops and governance sessions that may require international travel,representingControllership integrationwithUL Foods Finance leadership and other cross-border stakeholders

Support people-focused integration initiatives at a leadership level, modeling effective communication and fostering a positive transition experience for UL Foods employees

Coordinate with Investor Relations on integration-related disclosures and otherFinance matters requiring cross-functional alignment

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’sdegree inAccounting, Finance, Business, or related field

CPAstrongly preferred

10+ yearsprogressiveAccounting/Financeexperience with a minimum of 5 years public accounting

Experience in the consumer products industry is a plus

Experienceleading M&A integrationeffortsand managing external advisor relationships

Demonstratedbreadth and depth of US GAAP knowledge,especiallyunderASC 805(business combinations)

ExperiencewithSEC filings requirements, including registration statements (S-4) ,pro formafinancial information, and prospectus disclosures

Demonstrated ability to support and analyze complexAccounting/Financeprocesses

Experience managing and developing Accounting/Finance professionals

Proven ability to lead cross-functional workstreams,influence stakeholders across multiple business functions, andcommunicate effectively with executive leadership

Strong communication,program management,analytical, and problem-solving skills

Microsoft Office Suite;SAP and Hyperion experience/skills a plus

Base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, experience for this role, and/or internal equity of our current employees as part of any final offer. This position is also eligible to participate in McCormick’s Incentive Bonus (MIB) Plan/ McCormick’s Sales Incentive Bonus (SIB) Plan/ McCormick’s Dividend Program. In addition to a competitive compensation package, permanent employees of McCormick are eligible for our extensive Total Rewards programs that include:

• Comprehensive health plans covering medical, vision, dental, life and disability benefits
• Family-friendly benefits such as paid parental leave, fertility benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and caregiver support
• Retirement and investment programs including 401(k) and profit-sharing plans

McCormick & Company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

As a general policy, McCormick does not offer employment visa sponsorships upon hire or in the future.

As a McCormick employee you’ll be empowered to focus on more than your individual responsibilities. You’ll have the opportunity to be part of something bigger than yourself—to have a say in where the company is going and how it’s growing.

Between our passion for flavor, our 130-year history of leadership and integrity, the competitive and comprehensive benefits we offer, and our culture, which is built on respect and opportunities for growth, there are many reasons to join us at McCormick.