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The Accounting Manager major areas of responsibility will include: financial accounting and reporting, including month‑end close processes, general ledger account analyses and reconciliations, inventory control/costing, company policy & compliance procedures, process improvement initiatives, technical accounting research, internal reporting requests, and coordinating and fulfilling requests related to internal/external audit and special projects.
The position will also supervise a moderate sized staff of accounting professionals providing leadership, mentoring, involvement in the hiring of staff, and overall maintenance of employees’ workload and responsibilities.
Responsibilities
- Ensure the accuracy & integrity of the Division/Region financial statements and other information reported to internal and external users. Direct responsibility will include:
- General Accounting / Accruals, as noted below
- Inventory / Stock (Mass Balance)
- Product Costing
- Business Insurance Renewal
- Oversee fixed asset management such as CIP and physical asset counts
- Manage accurate financial and statistical close processes, in conjunction with ALABS, including general ledger account reconciliations and other analyses within established timelines. Direct responsibility will include:
- Significant sales accruals, that are not based on a standard report/calculation.
- Significant COS & OPEX accruals, that are not based on a standard report/calculation.
- Localized accounting topics including, but not limited to, real estate taxes and personal property taxes.
- Ad-hoc entries arising from the month end close review process
- Provide input and support to Airgas Financial Reporting on unusual items as well as Line 5 (share plans, asset disposals, settlements) and Line 9 (restructuring, etc.) topics.
- Review balance sheet reconciliations performed by ALABS for the respective business unit.
- Participate in the due diligence process and coordination of acquisition integration processes, as required.
- Proactively, and/or as requested, develop and direct the preparation and communication of ad hoc accounting reports and analysis.
- Ensure clear and timely communication of and compliance with company financial policies and procedures. Engage appropriate management to assist in remediating problems and implementing corrective actions.
- Lead ongoing enhancements to accounting and reporting processes by leveraging systems and reporting tools to drive those enhancements.
- Conduct technical accounting research providing appropriate guidance to local accounting team and regional finance leads.
- Continuously identify and develop people, process and system improvements to maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of the department in serving the Sales organization and the end customer. Establish appropriate metrics to measure and monitor performance.
Required Education
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
- CPA and/or MBA in Finance/Accounting strongly preferred.
Required Length & Type of Experience
- Minimum five years supervisor level accounting and financial reporting experience in positions of increasing responsibility.
- Management experience with solid leadership qualities including team management and people development skills.
- Working knowledge and experience with large Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, SAP strongly preferred.
- Skilled project management, staff mentoring and employee development skills required.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Proven track record of success in prior senior accounting and supervisor roles.
- Strong technical accounting experience, knowledge, and understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Strong “customer service” mindset and demonstrate leadership skills required to drive continuous process improvement.
- Skilled at organizational team-building and people skills. The ability to work and navigate within a complex matrixed organization.
- Ability to understand the impact of new technologies and implement appropriate solutions, including experience integrating new technologies into daily operations.
- ‘Working Manager’ leadership style is expected to engage in the details of managing the operation while providing guidance to staff.
- Strong affinity for a ‘follow-up/follow-through’ management style and proactive communicator keeping his peers, staff and other leaders updated on any changes that impact the department or company.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities for the BSC, Division, and other Corporate initiatives.
- Proficient in Google suite applications and Microsoft Excel as well as a demonstrated ability to utilize financial applications within SAP.
Benefits
Airgas offers a full benefits package that includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance, Vacation, Sick, Paid Holidays, 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance and much more! Benefits start after 30 days of employment.
Seniority level
- Mid-Senior level
Employment type
- Full-time
Job function
- Accounting/Auditing and Management
Industries
- Oil and Gas and Medical Equipment Manufacturing
Equal Employment Opportunity Information
We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
Airgas, an Air Liquide Company is a Government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
Airgas does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities, and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to the known disabilities of such individuals so as to ensure equal access to benefits and privileges of employment. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us by email at us-accommodationrequest@airgas.com.