Manager Accounting I

Forum Energy Technologies, Inc.; Broussard, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Forum Energy Technologies, Inc. in Broussard, LA seeks an experienced finance leader responsible for on-site management of month-end close, financial reporting, and internal controls for manufacturing and distribution activities.

You will lead a team of staff and senior accountants, partner with operations, perform forecasting, analyze variances, and drive improvements in accounting processes across the entity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required.
• 6+ years of finance experience, preferably in Oil & Gas or manufacturing.
• 2+ years of management experience.
• CPA or equivalent credential considered a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage full cycle month-end close for Broussard ledger, including manufacturing and distribution activities.
• Administers approved accounting practices to ensure accurate financial reporting and strong internal controls.
• Partner with operational managers to drive financial and operational targets.
• Perform monthly P&L and balance sheet forecasting and variance analysis.
• Proactive analysis of variances and communication of issues and opportunities to operations management.
• Ensure financial results are reported accurately and timely.

Skills

Accounting principles

Manufacturing accounting

G/L accounting

Leadership

Communication

Team leadership

Excel

Business Central

Navision

Power BI

OneStream

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

CPA/CA or equivalent

Tools

Power BI

OneStream

Job description

Responsible for conducting, monitoring, and managing finance and accounting operational processes and activities for the Broussard, LA location. Candidate will be required to work on-site at the Broussard, LA location. Manages the day to day accounting work ensuring timely completeness and integrity of financial information. Generally responsible for the end-to-end close process for the assigned entities while maintaining standardized practices, internal controls and procedures. Works towards the continuous improvement of assigned entities accounting and reporting. Will manage team of staff/senior accountants. Handles special projects, as assigned.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Manage full cycle month end close of Broussard ledger with operations including distribution and manufacturing activities.
• Administers approved accounting practices to ensure that financial and operating reports accurately reflect the condition of the business and provide reliable information necessary to control operations; manage general accounting staff.
• Partner with Operational Managers to support corporate objectives and drive financial/operational targets set forth by upper management.
• Perform monthly forecasting and analysis for P&L and balance sheet.
• Proactive analysis of variances and communication of issues and opportunities to operations management
• Ensure financial results are reported accurately and timely.

Skills/Knowledge

• Possesses and applies a comprehensive knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Experience with both manufacturing and G/L accounting
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Experience in leading mid-sized groups.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong Excel and systems experience – current operating systems include Business Central, Microsoft Dynamics Navision, Power Bi and OneStream.
• Commitment to customer service and ability to work in team-oriented environment.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or equivalent.
• Relevant professional certification such as CPA, CA, local equivalent or Master's in Finance or Accounting a plus.

Experience

• 6+ years of finance experience preferably in Oil & Gas and/or Manufacturing industry including 2+ years of management experience.

About FET

FET (Forum Energy Technologies, Inc.) is a global company, serving the crude oil, natural gas, and renewable energy industries. FET is headquartered in Houston, TX with quality manufacturing, efficient distribution, and service facilities conveniently located to support the major energy-producing regions of the world. Forum’s products and services range from the underwater reservoir to the refinery, from the sea floor to the above ground transportation line. We pride ourselves on giving you a comprehensive offering of solutions to maximize your operations and improve your bottom line. Our customers are our partners and we work with them to solve their ever-changing challenges.

FET is an Equal Opportunity Employer. FET does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment decisions and practices at FET are subject to the foregoing non-discrimination provisions and are based solely on merit, competence, performance, and business needs at the time.

FET participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. FET participa en E-Verify y proporcionará al gobierno federal la información de su Formulario I-9 para confirmar que usted está autorizado para trabajar en los EE.UU.

As part of our hiring process, we may use technology, including AI-enabled tools, to help review and assess applications based on job-related criteria. All hiring decisions are made by our recruitment team and hiring managers.

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