Accounting Manager

Zinpro Corporation; Eden Prairie (MN); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid health care

Bonus eligibility

Retirement plan

Job summary

Zinpro Corporation is seeking an Accounting Manager in Eden Prairie, MN. This leadership role drives US GAAP-compliant financial reporting, oversees the corporate accounting team, and partners with Director-level leaders to optimize month-end processes.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree in accounting, strong GAAP knowledge, and 5+ years of accounting experience with a proven track record in process improvements. This hybrid role requires collaboration across finance and operations.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting and strong US GAAP knowledge.
• Minimum 5 years of accounting experience with a focus on monthly close processes.
• Demonstrated ability to improve accounting processes and controls.

Responsibilities

• Leads daily operations of Corporate Accounting for Zinpro and subsidiaries.
• Oversees AP/AR teams, monitors payments, and improves tools like Esker.
• Ensures timeliness and accuracy of monthly close and financial statements.

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

5+ years accounting

Month-end close

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting

Tools

SAP

Blackline

Job description

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Accounting Manager

Regular Full-Time Eden Prairie, MN, US

Salary Range: $120,000.00 To $150,000.00 Annually

Salary Range: $120,000 - $150,000

The base salary listed is a range. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others). In addition to the base salary, this position is eligible for a bonus, providing the opportunity to earn additional compensation.

Our Total Rewards programs continue to lead, innovate and embody our core values - caring for the health and wellbeing of all. Zinpro offers a competitive salary and a premium benefits package, including 100% employer-paid healthcare and generous paid time off. We provide a wide range of benefits and resources designed to support you at every stage of life: education assistance, retirement planning, 401(k), disability and long-term care insurance, travel assistance, fitness reimbursement, gift matching, and more

The Accounting Manager role is a leadership position within the finance organization at Zinpro and is a key partner to the Accounting Director and other Financial Leaders including the International Accounting Manager, Operations Finance Manager & Director of FP&A. This position sets the direction for the Corporate Accounting team by providing US GAAP guidance & leveraging best practices to optimize month-end processes. The Accounting Manager is accountable for the creation of timely & accurate financial statements, continuous improvements in developing an efficient month-end close process & talent development. The successful candidate is an approachable, servant leader with a bachelor's degree in accounting, comprehensive knowledge of US GAAP & a passion for process improvements. This is a hybrid based in Eden Prairie, MN.

Essential Functions

• Leads daily operations of Corporate Accounting team maintaining the general ledger for Zinpro & Subsidiaries. Navigates Zinpro organization to identify solutions and develop accounting practices for new transactions and challenges.
• Leads daily operations of the Corporate Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable Teams including monitoring of past due payments & receipts, improving existing tools like Esker as well as mitigating financial risks.
• Develops strong relationships with functional leaders, serving as a trusted accounting partner. Balances accounting compliance & internal controls with practical, solution-oriented support for business needs.
• Manages Month-end Close process alongside the International Accounting manager with goal to decrease time required to close without sacrificing accuracy.
• Prepares Timely & Accurate Financial Statements in accordance to US GAAP. Responsible for providing clarity to key drivers, metrics, and variances to budget / prior year.
• Prepares Timely & Accurate Management Financial Statements and understand nuances vs. the Accounting Books.
• Regularly reviews Journal Entries & Balance Sheet Reconciliations. Provides guidance on complex U.S. GAAP matters.
• Develops talent of existing team via coaching & training. Sets clear goals & expectations and holds team accountable for execution & excellence.
• Completes assessment of current processes & proposes ways to optimize including leveraging technology via existing tools like Blackline.
• Adheres to and enforces the organization’s accounting policies and procedures. Helps develop new guidance as business requires.
• Supports annual budget, audit & tax returns by delegating tasks to team and answering questions as they are cascaded by Accounting Director.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required
• Comprehensive Knowledge of U.S GAAP
• 5+ years’ accounting experienceExperience with monthly accounting close
• Clear focus on process improvements

Preferred

• CPA
• Experience with SAP

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

The work environment characteristics are those consistent with a standard office environment.Positions in this class typicallyrequiretyping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Schedule Requirements

This position is expected to work within core business hours and occasionally requires participation in after-hours work with domestic and international stakeholders. This position is hybrid and on-site 3 days per week - Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday.

Travel Requirements

This position will work primarily at Zinpro Corporate Headquarters.

About Zinpro

At Zinpro, advancing health and wellbeing for animals and people is at the heart of everything we do. A pioneer in performance trace minerals and innovative nutritional solutions, Zinpro partners with customers worldwide to unlock better animal performance through smarter, science-led nutrition.

Family-owned and privately held, our steady growth is fueled by a world-class team who manufactures high-quality products marketed in more than 70 countries. As a global leader in animal nutrition, we're committed to developing more sustainable practices.

Working at Zinpro means making a positive difference alongside bright, passionate people in a culture recognized as a Great Place to Work. Employees gain broad experience in a growing organization known for its commitment to people, customers and our communities. Here, we value diverse perspectives as we build equitable and inclusive teams.

Zinpro is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and values an inclusive workplace.