Senior GL Accountant
As the largest pureplay adhesives company in the world, H.B. Fuller’s (NYSE: FUL) innovative, functional coatings, adhesives and sealants enhance the quality, safety and performance of products people use every day. Founded in 1887, with 2025 revenue of $3.5 billion, our mission to Connect What Matters is brought to life by more than 7,100 global team members who collaborate with customers across more than 30 market segments in 150 countries to develop highly specified solutions that enable customers to bring world-changing innovations to their end markets. Learn more at www.hbfuller.com.
H.B. Fuller Portugal is a strategically important site that combines manufacturing operations with a broad range of global and regional support functions, including Finance, HR, IT, Legal, Sourcing, Supply Chain, Sales, R&D, Customer Service, and Operations. Supporting multiple regions around the world, the site offers employees unique opportunities for international exposure, cross-functional collaboration, internal mobility, and continuous career development within a globally connected environment. This commitment to employee growth and workplace culture has earned H.B. Fuller recognition as a Great Place to Work®.
Position Overview
The Senior GL Accountant reports to Record to Report manager and has to ensure that Financial & Statutory Statements of the company’s are correctly prepared for Statutory and USGAAP Guidelines. Additionally, has to support the Management of the companies on Financial, Tax and Legal matters.
Primary Responsibilities
55% - Accountant and Monthly Closing Activities
- Prepare and ensure timely monthly financial statements for NA finance entities, ensuring compliance with US GAAP, company policies, and reporting deadlines.
- Deliver monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial reporting to Corporate Accounting, ensuring financial statements present a true and fair view of the business.
- Manage key accounting activities including 10-K reporting, Corporate Tax Questionnaires, SAB104 analysis, and support for multi-element agreements.
- Prepare and post journal entries, coordinate accruals with Corporate Controlling and FP&A teams, and maintain complete supporting documentation.
- Perform monthly account reconciliations, support close activities, review journal entries, ensure SOX compliance, and assist with internal/external audits and other ad hoc accounting requirements.
40% - Analytical Review Activities
- Prepare monthly and quarterly Balance Sheet variance analyses and commentaries in line with company thresholds.
- Conduct detailed P&L variance analysis by GL account and cost center, identifying key drivers, unusual trends, and reporting risks in collaboration with Finance Controlling.
- Prepare quarterly reporting checklists and maintain regular communication with stakeholders, providing meaningful insights into business performance.
- Support the RtR Financial Controlling team in understanding P&L drivers, investigate financial variances, and ensure accurate financial reporting through timely issue escalation.
5% - Process Improvement and Other Projects
- Review and enhance process documentation for transitioned and existing activities, ensuring robust procedures, business continuity, and continuous process improvement.
Minimum Requirements
Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or related area;
Strong technical accounting background<
Minimum 5 years of relevant working experience preferably in multinational companies or Share Service Centers;
Excellent written and spoken English skills;
Experienced working with SAP or another ERP system are essential;
Advanced Excel based skills are essential;
Organized, Motivated, Professional and Excellent Analytical Skills;
H.B. Fuller is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and proud to have created a collaborative culture where employees around the world are seen, heard, and respected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or marital status or status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected classification.
H.B. Fuller does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms. To conduct business with H.B. Fuller, a written service agreement must be executed by Human Resources prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. Without a signed service agreement, H.B. Fuller shall not be obligated for payment of any fee or compensation.