Overview
A newly created, high-growth public spin-off in the food processing equipment industry is seeking a Corporate Accounting Manager. This role offers the opportunity to build out a corporate accounting function and work closely with more than 30 decentralized operating companies. The organization is currently about $800 million in revenue and plans to expand significantly through acquisitions.
Responsibilities
- Lead the monthly and quarterly corporate ledger close process, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end deliverables.
- Manage corporate cost allocations, accounts payable, and payroll.
- Evaluate and improve internal and external reporting processes.
- Manage global lease accounting under US GAAP (LeaseQuery).
- Administer the expense reporting tool (Chrome River) and monitor corporate expenses.
- Partner with FP&A to review capital projects and ensure accurate capitalization.
- Review divisional financial statements for US GAAP compliance and support divisions in addressing accounting challenges.
- Assist with SEC filings and external financial reports.
- Coordinate with external auditors during quarterly reviews and annual audits.
- Collaborate with FP&A, Investor Relations, Tax, Treasury, and Legal as needed.
- Complete ad hoc projects for executive management and divisions.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA strongly preferred.
- 7+ years of progressive accounting/controllership experience, including divisional or corporate leadership within a public company.
- Solid knowledge of US GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, and cost allocation methodologies.
- Public accounting background preferred.
- Manufacturing, distribution, or construction industry experience preferred.
- Experience with over-time revenue/percentage-of-completion (POC) accounting is a plus.
- Ability to travel up to 25%.
Compensation
- Salary Range: $150,000 – $180,000 annually.
- Bonus: Target 35% of annual salary. Bonus eligibility and amount are based on company and/or individual performance.
- Additional forms of compensation (e.g., equity or profit sharing) may be considered based on company policy.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Term life and AD&D insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Additional voluntary benefits
- Wellness plans
- 401(k) plan with company match or a non-qualified deferred compensation plan
- Paid leave: Personal Time Off (PTO) accrued up to 152 hours per year, 10 paid holidays, 1 community service day, and up to 6 weeks of paid parental leave (PTO and holiday hours prorated by hire date)
- Paid Sick Leave as required by state law
Equal Opportunity
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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- Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
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Additional job details
- Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
- Employment type: Full-time
- Job function: Accounting/Auditing
- Industries: Manufacturing