Corporate Accounting Manager: Financial Close & Controls

Gerdau Ameristeel Corp.; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Gerdau Ameristeel Corp. is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to lead the corporate accounting function across multiple divisions in a manufacturing environment.

The role supervises staff, ensures accurate monthly closes, and maintains internal control processes and policy adherence. The position involves coordinating with divisional controllers, information systems, tax, payroll, sales, and AR to deliver timely financial reporting and SOX compliance, while driving efficiency and cost

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive accounting responsibilities in a multi-divisional manufacturing organization.
• Experience managing accounting functions in a corporate environment.
• Excellent communication skills across levels of the organization.
• CPA license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly financial close across multiple divisions.
• Coordinate with division controllers, IT, tax, payroll, sales and AR for timely closes.
• Manage general ledger, asset management, accounts payable and system interfaces.
• Control SAP Payroll; maintain company accounting policies and internal controls.
• Ensure integrity of balance sheet accounts and SOX compliance.
• Prepare annual business plans, budgets, forecasts, and capital expenditure requests.
• Provide guidance to operating management on data preparation and resource needs.
• Enforce fair, consistent personnel policies and maintain safe working conditions.

Skills

Accounting management

Leadership

Communication skills

GAAP knowledge

SOX compliance

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting

Tools

Lawson General Ledger

SAP Payroll

Job description

Gerdau Ameristeel Corp. is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to lead the corporate accounting function across multiple divisions in a manufacturing environment.

The role supervises staff, ensures accurate monthly closes, and maintains internal control processes and policy adherence. The position involves coordinating with divisional controllers, information systems, tax, payroll, sales, and AR to deliver timely financial reporting and SOX compliance, while driving efficiency and cost