Accounting Manager

KIOTI Tractor; Wendell (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

KIOTI Tractor, a leader in the design and manufacture of compact tractors and equipment, seeks an Accounting Manager to join onsite in Wendell, NC. You will direct the Accounting Department, own the general ledger, and manage monthly and year-end closes for US and Canadian entities.

You will supervise staff, drive the close calendar, prepare consolidated financial statements, and provide reports to the C‑Suite.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required; CPA/MBA preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, with 2+ years supervising staff.
• Owner of full monthly and annual close cycles; timely financial statements.
• Strong US GAAP knowledge and ability to research non-routine transactions.
• Experience with large ERP systems; SAP and related systems a plus.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; public accounting/foreign-parent experience preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication; leadership in a fast-paced environment.
• Korean language proficiency is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily operations of the Accounting Department across GL, AP, AR, fixed assets, and inventory.
• Supervise and develop accounting staff; assign and review work and ensure cross-training.
• Own monthly, quarterly, and year-end close; review and approve entries and reconciliations.
• Prepare and review financial statements for multiple entities and consolidated statements with intercompany and currency translation.
• Own accounting and reporting for the Canadian entity, including cross-border intercompany and CAD translation.
• Deliver timely financial statements, variance analysis, and reporting to the C-Suite.
• Prepare reporting packages and disclosure schedules for parent company and affiliates.
• Establish accounting policies and internal controls; drive ERP improvements.
• Coordinate with external auditors on quarterly reviews and year-end audit; assist tax filings.

Skills

Leadership

US GAAP knowledge

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

ERP systems experience

Team management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

CPA or MBA preferred

Tools

SAP

WMS

CRM

Job description

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Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager

Department:

Finance - Accounting

Reports to:

Director of Accounting

Location:

Position Status:

Full-time

Status:

Exempt

Management

JOB SUMMARY

KIOTI Tractor, a leader in the design and manufacture of compact tractors, utility vehicles, turf care, and compact construction equipment, is seeking an Accounting Manager to join our team onsite at our location in Wendell, NC. The Accounting Manager directs the daily operations of the Accounting Department and owns the general ledger, the monthly and annual close, and financial reporting for the company's US and Canadian entities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF JOB

• Direct daily operations of the Accounting Department across general ledger, AP, AR, fixed assets, and inventory.
• Supervise, coach, and develop accounting staff; assign and review work and ensure cross-training.
• Set priorities and deadlines and hold the department accountable to the close and reporting calendar.
• Own the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close, including review and approval of all entries and reconciliations.
• Prepare and review financial statements for multiple entities and prepare consolidated financial statements, including intercompany and investment eliminations and currency translation.
• Own accounting and reporting for the Canadian entity, including cross-border intercompany and CAD translation.
• Deliver timely financial statements, variance analysis, and reporting to the C-Suite.
• Prepare reporting packages and disclosure schedules requested by the parent company and affiliates.

Technical Accounting (US GAAP)

• Independently determine the appropriate accounting treatment for routine and non-routine transactions under US GAAP without outside guidance, and document conclusions in internal accounting memos.
• Research new accounting pronouncements and assess their impact on the company's financial statements.
• Serve as the internal technical accounting resource for the department and other functions.

Internal Control, Systems & Continuous Improvement

• Establish, document, and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Drive accuracy in the ERP environment, resolving system and data issues and designing sustainable workflows.
• Identify and implement process improvements that shorten the close cycle and improve reporting reliability.

Audit & Tax

• Serve as the primary contact for external auditors on quarterly reviews and the year-end audit.
• Coordinate with external advisors on income, property, and sales and use tax filings and support tax audits.

EDUCATIONAL AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required. CPA and/or MBA preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 2+ years supervising accounting staff.
• Demonstrated ability to own a full monthly and annual close cycle and deliver financial statements on deadline.
• Strong US GAAP knowledge with the ability to independently research and document non-routine transactions.
• Experience preparing consolidated financial statements, including intercompany eliminations and translation.
• Experience working with large ERP systems required. Experience through an ERP implementation, upgrade, or stabilization, and working knowledge of SAP and connected systems such as WMS and CRM, are strong pluses.
• Familiarity with Canadian accounting and GST/HST/PST, including ASPE or IFRS differences from US GAAP, is a plus.
• Experience establishing or improving accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required. Public accounting and/or foreign-parent subsidiary experience preferred.
• Proven ability to lead a team and stay effective in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills with the ability to effectively present information.
• Korean language proficiency is a plus, not required; helpful for communication with our parent company.
• Onsite position; must be able to operate a computer for extended periods and occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.