Accounting Manager

Private Equity owned, Foundation Wellness is a leading US manufacturer of branded and custom-engineered health and wellness products that has been in business for over 85 years. We offer an exciting, and fast-paced environment and are seeking a Accounting Manager who is results driven and wants to make a difference.

What we offer:

• Great Workplace Culture: Recipient of the Top Workplace award 9 years in a row

• Excellent benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision coverage available on day one; 401K match, company-paid life insurance, etc

• Generous paid time off including 9 paid holidays

• Tuition reimbursement

What you'll do:

The Accounting Manager is responsible for oversight of the finance, accounting, and reporting activities of Foundation Wellness. You will lead a team of 4 within accounting, accounts payable, and accounts receivable and get to build relationships with the extended leadership team to enable the development of meaningful reporting and drive effective budgeting and forecasting cycles. Reporting to the Company Controller you will partner with the Controller and CFO regularly in ensuring the effectiveness of the Finance/Accounting Organization!

• Lead the Accounting team which consists of 4 team members, AP, AR, and general accounting

• Assist the Controller and CFO by providing oversight of the day to day, monthly, quarterly, and year end operations of the Accounting/Finance Department.

• Lead, mentor, and develop the Accounting team of 4

• Develop relationships and work closely with the Extended Leadership Team (ELT) to develop meaningful reporting from which timely business decisions can be made

• Leveraging strong ELT relationships, collaborate with the Manager Financial Planning and Analysis to drive the annual budgeting and forecasting cycles to develop financial models, variance reporting, and projection tools

• Manage the financial close and issue monthly consolidated financial reporting packages/variance analysis in accordance with GAAP

• Maintain the integrity and accuracy of the General Ledger, fixed asset system, as well as detailed reconciliations of all balance sheet accounts

• Manage the annual audit and compliance with local, state and federal tax requirements including filings and interfacing with third parties that assist with these processes

• Develop and maintain a reconciled system of cash reporting as well as a rolling cash flow forecasting tool

• Ensure that Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable function effectively and are managed to optimize and meet the Company's Net Working Capital targets.

• Assist in preparation of yearly standard cost by compiling budget and operational data for development of material standards, labor and overhead rates.

• Assists in the design and implementation of process improvements, including standardization, enhancements and automation of existing processes and systems

• In the event of an M&A transaction, as necessary, take on a support role in relevant integrations

What you'll need:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required - CPA, MBA preferred

• Minimum 7+ years of direct management of an accounting team.

• Highly developed level of emotional intelligence; ability to effectively give and receive feedback

• Strong working knowledge of GAAP

• Experience in a manufacturing environment highly preferred

• Excellent verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills

• Must possess excellent analytical, problem solving and reasoning skills

• Positively adapt to a dynamic business environment and embrace new challenges

• Self-starter with the ability to meet deadlines, prioritize tasks, work efficiently with minimal supervision, and a detail orientation

• Must possess a high degree of intellectual curiosity as well as embrace continuous learning and improvement

• Proficient in ERP, Accounting, and Microsoft office suite of products

• Recognize that roles in Accounting/Finance afford access to highly confidential information and treat this trust with the professionalism and appropriateness it requires.

Foundation Wellness is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Foundation Wellness is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Foundation Wellness are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. Foundation Wellness will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Foundation Wellness encourages applicants of all ages.