Sr. Accounting Manager

Woodward, Inc.; Loves Park (IL); Hybrid; USD 136,000 - 206,000; Full time

Job summary

Woodward, Inc. is looking for a Sr. Accounting Manager to oversee accounting managers and related activities. The role involves ensuring compliance with accounting standards and improving financial processes within a team-oriented environment. This position includes competitive annual salary and various employee benefits, contributing to a rewarding workplace focused on integrity and respect.

Benefits

401(k) match (4.5%)

Tuition reimbursement

12 paid holidays

Industry leading medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Member referral bonus

Qualifications

• 8+ years of accounting and financial experience required.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP essential.
• Experience leading and developing teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounting processes and ensure timely financial reporting.
• Provide financial guidance and strategic direction.
• Analyze financial data for process improvements.

Skills

Project Management

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

Master's Degree in Business

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP Systems (e.g. SAP, JD Edwards)

Job description

Woodward is committed to creating a great workplace for all team members. Our company and its members are committed to acting with integrity, being respectful and accountable to one another, and staying humble and driven, while maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards.

We are steadfastly committed to attracting the best talent across our communities creating a rewarding workplace. Together we are fulfilling our purpose to design and deliver energy control solutions our partners count on to power a clean future.

Woodward supports our members' wellbeing and regularly benchmarks with other companies in our industry to offer an extensive Total Reward package for this position. Salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

• Estimated annual base pay : $136,800(minimum) - $171,000(midpoint) - $205,200(maximum)
• All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity.

401(k) match (4.5%)

• Tuition reimbursement and Training / Professional Development opportunities for all members
• 12 paid holidays, including floating holidays.
• Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance upon date of hire
• Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave.
• Paid parental leave.
• Adoption Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits.
• Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life
• Member referral bonus
• Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
• Voluntary benefits, including :
• Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave

Are you ready to make your mark? If you are a Sr. Accounting Manager, we have an exciting opportunity for you. The Sr. Accounting Manager is responsible for the management of accounting managers and designated activities relatively broad in scope. Areas of responsibilities that will be managed include but are not limited to, revenue recognition, deferred assets, royalties, commissions, warranty and other reserves and accrued liabilities, joint venture accounting, financial reporting, compliance / GAAP / SOX.

This position involves analyzing financial data to support decision-making and identifying opportunities for process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

What You Will Be Doing

• Effectively manage department resources by recruiting, retaining, coaching and developing team members with a consideration of career opportunities as assignments are made.
• Drive a lean and continuous improvement climate and collaborate with cross functional teams when appropriate to drive an environment of simplification; standardization and automation to enhance efficiency, ensuring sustainable future growth.
• Manage accounting processes, leading to the timely completeness and accuracy of period end close and accurate reporting of financial results in compliance with established internal control guidelines, accounting standards GAAP and Sarbanes Oxley.
• Effectively communicates financial results to others within the organization in both small and large group settings.
• Provide financial guidance to the COE, assist in setting of strategic objectives, direction and prioritization, provide actionable recommendations and implementation plans for improved financial performance.

What We Are Looking For

• US Bachelor's Degree in Arts / Sciences (BA / BS) in Accounting or Finance (or equivalent) required.
• US Master's Degree in Arts / Sciences (MA / MS) in Business preferred.
• 8+ years in accounting and financial experience that includes progressively more complex assignments or projects required.
• Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Various financial tools.
• Substantive experience leading others; building effective teams; dealing with ambiguity; developing direct reports; self and others.
• Strong project management skills and ability to analyze complex information, as well as, strong interpersonal skills and strong written and oral communication.
• Skilled use of computer software, systems and tools : Microsoft Office Product Suite, ERP systems (e.g. SAP, JD Edwards).

Application window is anticipated to close 30 days from original posting date.

This information is provided in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and is the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and / or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be U.S. Persons within the meaning of the ITAR and EAR, or eligible to obtain all required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and / or the U.S. Department of Commerce. The ITAR defines a U.S. Person as a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident (i.e., 'Green Card holder'), or a protected person (e.g., asylee, or refugee).

Woodward is an Equal Opportunity Employer

EO / AA / M / F / Disabled / Protected Veterans

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