Division Accounting Manager

Zelle Human Resource Solutions; Kearney (NE); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Zelle Human Resource Solutions is seeking a seasoned accounting leader in Nebraska to oversee the monthly close, journal entries, and reconciliations in accordance with US GAAP. The role leads SOX compliance, audits, and cross-functional reporting to senior leadership.

The candidate will drive planning, forecasting, and data integrity using SAP, Hyperion, and Power BI, while mentoring a high-performing accounting team and enhancing system processes.

Qualifications

• Accounting degree or emphasis required; master’s degree preferred.
• Experience with US GAAP close, SOX controls, and audits.
• Strong reporting, analytics, and system knowledge (ERP, BI).

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly close process and journal entries.
• Manage reconciliations and US GAAP reporting.
• Coordinate SOX compliance and internal/external audits.
• Lead planning, forecasting, and rolling forecast.
• Optimize balance sheet management and ERC/BI tooling.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Cross-functional collaboration

Financial analysis

SOX compliance

Education

Accounting degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Manman ERP

Hyperion

Power BI

Job description

• Responsible for the monthly close processes; supervise the completion and reviews all journal entries, account reconciliations in accordance with US GAAP (4 day close)
• Ensure timely and accurate divisional reporting and completes required reporting and variance analyses.
• Maintain policies and procedures aligned with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements; ensure segregation of duties and robust internal controls.
• Manages all audits, external, internal and SOX
  • External Audits (Deloitte every year)
  • Internal Peer SOX audits (every year)
  • Sales & Use - Nebraska & South Dakota every 3 years
• Serves as the location Compliance Officer

Planning, Forecasting, and Decision Support

• Coordinates the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and Rolling Forecast
• Accounts for rebates and sales discount programs
• Manages Cash accounts
• Optimizes and leverages Balance Sheet (AR, AP, Inventory)
• Serve as a key user for Manman ERP and Hyperion and Power BI reporting tools
• Champion process standardization, automation, and data integrity; lead system enhancements and user training.
• Load SAP (corporate consolidations, budget, forecast)
• Ensure all costs and other accounting systems meet corporate guidelines.

Leadership and Collaboration

• Recruit, mentor, and develop a high-performing accounting team; set clear goals and performance metrics.
• Facilitate cross-functional reviews; communicate financial results and drivers to leadership.
• Model ethics, accountability, and continuous improvement aligned with Parker’s values.
• Oversees: Accounts Payable (3) for two domestic locations, Financial Analyst, Intern

Qualifications:

Accounting degree and/or emphasis is required (master’s degree preferred)