Warren Averett Executive Search & Recruiting is hiring: Accounting Manager in As

Overview

The Accounting Manager is a key leader in the Finance Organization. Contributes to all areas of finance/accounting and provides strong financial leadership. The Accounting Manager is responsible for leading the month end close process, including finalizing the financial statements, and coordinating spending activities in alignment with corporate policies and practices. The incumbent will provide financial direction and provide recommendations to improve site performance.

Responsibilities

• Manage all accounting operations including, A/P, G/L
• Manage month-end closing and prepare monthly financial statements and other operational reports
• Analyze variances and communicate explanations to management with recommended actions
• Must work across organization boundaries and all levels of the company to achieve corporate objectives
• Monitor and implement plant internal controls (in conjunction with corporate policies) as necessary to ensure reporting integrity, safeguard company assets, and identify risks
• Ensures proper accounting in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles as well as local statutory requirements
• Responsible for daily and monthly management of sales and use taxes, treasury management, and fixed assets
• Reporting and accounting for affiliated entities, as well as consolidation of financial reports for multiple plants
• Primary contact for external audits – financial, 401k, insurance

Experience / Skills / Education

• At least 10 years’ experience in a similar position
• Knowledge of budgeting and forecasting techniques as well as proficiency with financial statement analysis and projection
• Knowledge of US GAAP
• Cost accounting experience
• Demonstrated expertise in MS Office and SAP
• Good planning and organizational skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Experience in handling multiple concurrent tasks and meeting strict deadlines
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports
• Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries from the business
• Ability to effectively communicate with management, public groups, peers and staff
• Ability to build relationships with colleagues, clients and staff in charge
• Must demonstrate the highest standards of personal and professional integrity and character and promote ethical business behavior throughout the organization
• Demonstrate appreciation of and sensitivity toward a wide range of cultural and personal differences
• Must be a team player and act cooperatively with the business
• Ability to lead and motivate teams to reach a common goal
• Demonstrate pragmatic business acumen
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Warren Averett is an equal opportunity employer. We hire, promote and make all other employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, military service, disability, age, or any other unlawful basis.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing

Industries

• Manufacturing

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