ACCOUNTING MANAGER

Lbx-Company-LLC; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

LBX Company in Lexington, KY seeks an Accounting Manager to lead the financial reporting and close processes. You will supervise staff, maintain GAAP-compliant controls, coordinate audits, and ensure accurate consolidated financial results. The role focuses on policy enforcement and cross-functional collaboration to optimize financial operations. The position requires strong leadership and communication skills with extensive experience in audits and consolidation.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized and able to manage simultaneous deadline-oriented projects.
• Strong interpersonal skills; able to work effectively with both internal and external personnel.
• Minimum 4-year undergraduate degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• MBA and/or CPA preferred.
• Minimum 5 years experience as Accounting Manager or equivalent role.
• Supervisory experience.
• Experience with managing external audits.
• Experience in inventory and cost accounting preferred.
• Experience with consolidation, elimination, and foreign currency entries strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end close processes and coordinate year-end audit activities.
• Ensure J-SOX compliance and internal controls are properly documented and tested.
• Oversee accounting system setup to capture accurate financial data and consolidated results.
• Direct staff development and ensure procedures align with GAAP and company values.
• Provide accurate financial reporting and analyses to business leaders and SCMA consolidated level.
• Maintain and update department policies and ensure compliance across the organization.
• Support cross-functional understanding of financial impacts and drive corrective actions as needed.

Skills

Leadership

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Audit coordination

Excel skills

Communication

Team supervision

Problem solving

Education

Bachelors in Accounting/Finance

MBA or CPA preferred

Tools

Accounting software

Microsoft Office

Reporting software

Job description

Position Summary:Manages completion of the financial records of the company, ensuring they are maintained in a complete and accurate manner consistent with generally accepted accounting principles. Responsible for managing and directing the financial reporting and accounting system function. Primary responsibilities include supervising and leading the month end close process, year-end audit activities, J-Sox Compliance, ensure proper set up of accounting system to capture accurate financial data, and reporting of consolidated financial results.In addition, this position is responsible for supervision and development of its staff, ensuring that the procedures being followed are consistent with generally accepted accounting principles and with the values of the company.Financial Reporting, Accuracy & Compliance (30%)Provide accurate and complete financial results and analyses to business leaders.Report quarterly financial results at SCMA consolidated level to business leaders.Ensure department Policies & Procedures are updated, communicated, and followed.Maintain and ensure compliance to JSOX controls.Ensure financial transactions, reviews and reconciliations are performed timely, accurately, and completely.Ensure all financial obligations are paid timely and accurately. Also ensure that adequate controls are maintained for all payments.Ensure accuracy of financial presentation of company assets.Manage all financial audits and ensure all findings are properly resolved with corrective actions.Ensure other departments within the company understand the financial impacts of their activities to achieve company objectives.Provide orientation for all LBX new hires (when applicable) so that they understand how they affect financial results.Provide cross-functional employee policy education.Accounting Systems Management (20%)Maintain and manage all accounting systems ensuring structure enables correct process flow, GL posting, and enables reporting that is consistent with company objectives.Manage travel and expense system ensuring structure & procedures result in accurate financial posting within accounting system.Manage invoice processing system ensuring structure & procedures result in CALM and JSOX control compliance, and accurate financial posting within accounting system.Provide cross functional support to other departments to ensure operational transactions are accurately reflected in the accounting system.Banking, Tax, Business Registrations, and Insurance (20%)Ensure tax and registration filings are performed timely and accurately.Serve as main contact on requests from outside parties for financial information.Manage banking relationships and banking covenants compliance.Communicate certificates of insurance to drivers and as needed.Provide information needed for insurance audits as needed.Department Management & Development/Training (20%)Create and implement development plans for all employees in the department to promote better performance in their current job, staff motivation, build a better LBX team player who supports company values, and to prepare for future career growth.Work strategically by aligning department goals and initiatives with company goals and initiatives.Organize department to allow for most efficient use of skills and separation of duties per JSOX controls.Miscellaneous Tasks (10%)Perform special studies as requested.Perform other job related duties and responsibilities as may be assigned.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Strong written and verbal communication skills. Able to communicate complex financial information effectively to varying audience levels.Highly organized and able to manage simultaneous deadline-oriented projects.Strong interpersonal skills; able to work effectively with both internal and external personnel.Minimum Qualifications:4-year undergraduate degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related field.MBA and/or CPA preferred.Minimum 5 years experience as Accounting Manager or equivalent role.Supervisory ExperienceStrong computer skills including databases, accounting systems, Microsoft Office, and reporting software.Advanced Excel SkillsExperience with managing external audits.Experience in inventory and cost accounting preferredExperience with consolidation, elimination, and foreign currency entries strongly preferred.Supervisory Responsibilities:Manages others and demonstrates leadership throughout entire company.Success Factors:Embody our company core values: Be Genuine, Be Agile, Bleed Link-Belt RedSelf-motivated, ability to recognize problems, establish and implement corrective actions.Change oriented, constantly looking to improve operational effectiveness within the department and company. Lead changes required to improve efficiency and accuracy of financial reporting activities while supporting company business objectives.Ability to direct workflow, set and modify priorities as necessary while maintaining an efficient and effective department.Strong accounting background allowing the company to be compliant with current accounting rules and regulations.An understanding of the business, allowing the incumbent to advise the Corporate Controller on actions to enhance and improve the business.Be a role model & teacher: foster cooperative relationships and teamwork, be self-aware and humble, treat everyone with respect regardless of their position, role, or title.Develop & lead the team: Align team goals and activities with organizational goals, have a flexible leadership style, ability to motivate diverse types of people, identify gaps in self and others.Travel Expectations:This role can expect minimal travel, including overnight and potentially weekend or international travel.Working Conditions:This position requires spending time in a seated position while working at a computer station for extended periods of time. Work also requires standing, walking, bending, reaching, hearing, talking, and lifting (up to 20 pounds). Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.General Disclaimer:This job description is based on the work being performed by the person in this role. Employee may be asked to perform other duties as assigned. This job description is subject to change at any time.LBX Company is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer – Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation