Strategic Financial Accounting Leader

Knauf Insulation; Shelbyville (IN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site health care facility

Medical, Dental, Vision from day one

401(k) with 100% match up to 6%

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays and vacation

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Job summary

Knauf Insulation North America is seeking a Financial Accounting Manager in Indiana to lead the accounting, payroll and budgeting functions, ensuring timely, accurate reporting and strong internal controls. You will guide a team, implement policy improvements, and ensure compliance with GAAP and regulatory standards.

The role requires 5+ years in accounting and at least 3 years in financial reporting, with a CPA and MBA preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or related field.
• MBA with Finance or Accounting concentration preferred.
• CPA

Responsibilities

• Ensure accounting records are prepared and maintained in accordance with the organisation’s accounting policies, chart of accounts, and applicable accounting principles and practices, and that subsidiary ledgers reconcile with the general ledger.
• Assist with monthly and year-end closing procedures, including general ledger account analysis and reconciliation, journal entries, fluctuation reviews, analysis, and investigations.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of GAAP and IFRS, as well as Knauf Group accounting and reporting guidelines, to ensure compliance with all internal and external standards.
• Coordinate and manage the Company’s annual financial audit.
• Establish and enforce proper accounting methods, policies, and principles.
• Ensure that all standard and special reporting requirements are completed and submitted in a timely, accurate, and consistent manner.
• Complete and submit all required state and federal government reports in a timely and accurate manner.
• Complete and submit annual and quarterly budgets as requested by senior management.
• Perform ad hoc analysis and respond to enquiries and requests.
• Establish and maintain fiscal files and records to document transactions.
• Maintain financial security by establishing internal controls.
• Support the implementation of process improvements and efficiencies.
• Manage and motivate staff; review and assess performance, build employee capability, support professional development, and enable employees to optimise their contribution to the department.

Skills

Leadership

GAAP knowledge

Financial analysis

Communication

Time management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting

MBA with Finance or Accounting concentration

CPA

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Advanced Excel

Word and PowerPoint

Job description

Knauf Insulation North America is seeking a Financial Accounting Manager in Indiana to lead the accounting, payroll and budgeting functions, ensuring timely, accurate reporting and strong internal controls. You will guide a team, implement policy improvements, and ensure compliance with GAAP and regulatory standards.

The role requires 5+ years in accounting and at least 3 years in financial reporting, with a CPA and MBA preferred.