We are actively recruiting a talented, analytical, and process-driven Accounting Manager on behalf of our client, a high-energy, fast-paced manufacturing organization that has experienced rapid, continuous expansion over the years. Reporting directly to the Controller, this key hire will play a pivotal role in scaling accounting operations, streamlining global financial reporting, and driving operational excellence across multiple entities.
Responsibilities
- Orchestrate the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close procedures to guarantee prompt delivery of all period-end financials.
- Oversee corporate financial consolidation for multiple subsidiaries operating on distinct ERP platforms, guaranteeing accurate, complete, and timely submission of global results.
- Manage complex multi-currency translation, intercompany balance eliminations, and local-to-U.S. GAAP ledger conversions.
- Harmonize chart of accounts mappings and reporting frameworks across diverse software platforms to maintain consistency in financial reporting.
- Produce and evaluate consolidated financial statements, executive reporting decks, and supporting audit schedules in compliance with U.S. GAAP standards and internal guidelines.
- General Ledger & Operations Accounting
- Safeguard general ledger integrity through detailed review of journal entries, monthly account analyses, and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Oversee plant inventory accounting, including stock valuation, obsolete inventory reserves, variance tracking, annual physical stock counts, and ongoing cycle count programs.
- Analyze production and cost variances, collaborating with operational teams to identify cost‑saving opportunities and boost margins.
- Direct fixed asset accounting and track capital expenditure,
- Lead external audit engagements by managing request lists, serving as the core contact, and ensuring prompt delivery of required documentation.
- Partner with third‑party tax advisors to ensure full compliance and seamless execution of corporate tax filings.
- Prepare and audit monthly sales/use tax submissions and annual property tax filings.
- Manage ASC 842 lease accounting compliance, overseeing journal entries, schedule reconciliations, and financial disclosures.
- Partner with the FP&A team on annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, and strategic financial analysis.
- Establish, monitor, and report key performance metrics (KPIs) to drive operational efficiency and organizational accountability.
- Leverage advanced Excel capabilities to extract actionable business insights from raw financial data.
- Lead workflow automation initiatives using modern ERP capabilities, Power Query, and digital tools to streamline operations and enhance data accuracy.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance required
- CPA or MBA, Master's in Accounting preferred
- 6+ years of progressive accounting experience.
- 3+ years in a manufacturing environment required.
- Solid background in cost accounting required.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
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