Manager, Accounting

Responsible for the day-to-day accounting department operations to maintain an accurate and adequate system of record including period-end close processes, review of Balance Sheet reconciliations, and preparing all financial reports and supplemental schedules.  The leader of this role will coordinate reporting to external auditors for financial audits, Board of Director reports, monthly financial reviews with executives, senior and department managers, and Internal Audit.  In addition, the leader will develop, execute and maintain accounting policies as well coordinate and communicate corporate policy and procedures, and maintain appropriate documentation for all, ensuring all documentation is current and accurate.   

Responsibilities:

Lead an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end close process. This includes all subsidiary and international entities, intercompany and GL consolidation work needed to finalize the company consolidated financials, Responsible for the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statements, quarterly reporting packages, and subsidiary’s forecast reporting packages, Ensure completed Flux Analysis is completed for all required accounts meeting threshold requirements as defined in our SOX controls, Oversee accounting operations of the subsidiary to ensure appropriate policies and procedures to obtain results in compliance with US GAAP, Collaborate with the other accounting department managers to support overall department goals and objectives, Review month-end Balance Sheet reconciliations ensuring all are in compliance with GAAP, variances are minimal, and issues resolved as per SOX controls, Establish and maintain the internal controls required to monitor the accuracy, content, and timeliness of reports and statements produced for management, Ensure requests for information from external auditors, internal audit and other stakeholders is accurate and provided on a timely basis, Prepare supplemental financial information as needed, Responsible for evaluating financial systems and implementing and or improving automation of accounting functions, Lead local and subsidiary implementation of new accounting standards and company policies including performing technical research and developing proposals to assist stakeholders in understanding accounting implications of business transactions and proposed accounting standards, Manage and lead all aspects of the general ledger and consolidation group to ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met, Develop personnel to attain higher level of performance, Monitor and analyze department work to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources, and Ensure Accounting Policies, Procedure Manuals, and SOX controls are adhered to and are maintained. 

Required Knowledge and Skills:

Critical decision-making ability Strong interpersonal communication skills both written and verbal Knowledge of accounting practices, policies, and systems Knowledge top tier ERP systems Knowledge of consolidating/translating international entities Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, Powerpoint)  

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance   5 years of accounting experience. 

Preferred Qualifications:

MBA degree Current CPA certification 2+ years’ public accounting experience Sarbanes-Oxley experience 2+ years’ supervisory experience.  Manufacturing experience as it relates to accounting  1 year of experience working within SAP 

Work Conditions:

Remote