Manager - Corporate Accounting

Description

Summary of Position:

The Accounting Manager is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the Company accounting functions including oversight of financial transactions, analysis of account balances, tax reporting and compliance and recommendations for optimizing accounting processes. The Accounting Manager coordinates with VP Finance to ensure accurate and timely financial results are fairly stated in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and other financial regulatory requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (other duties as assigned):

• Direct the daily activities in accounts payable, accounts receivable, capital assets and general ledger. Drive service excellence, process efficiency and best practices.

• Manage Company's month-end close process and consolidation of financial results. Review and approve journal entries and account reconciliations. Ensure documentation controls are compliant.

• Develop, analyze, and communicate accurate records that reflect financial condition of the Company's financial position. Ensure accuracy of consolidated P&L, balance sheet and cash flow statements.

• Manage preparation of monthly period financial report.

• Develop and maintain models to forecast consolidated balance sheet and cash flow statements to support forecast, budget and 5-year plan.

• Serve as primary interface with Company's banks. Manage foreign currency transactions and portfolio of hedge contracts to ensure liquidity. Optimize banking efficiency and leverage of available services.

• Serve as primary interface with Company's outside tax advisors. Manage all facets of tax compliance. Work with tax advisors on quarterly estimates and year-end tax provision.

• Serve as Credit Manager, overseeing credit and collection activities. Review and recommend revisions to credit limits. Establish recommendations and maintain bad debt reserves. Oversee development and analysis of accounts receivable aging.

• Manage annual audit planning, required schedule preparation and field work documentation with external auditors and tax accountants to ensure the annual Audited Financial Report is issued within 60 days of the year-end closing date.

• Maintain thorough understanding of the Company ERP financial system and its integration with other modules. Monitor data integrity to minimize errors.

• Maintain documentation and controls in compliance with Sarbanes Oxley and other financial regulatory requirements. Monitor GAAP changes for understanding and to ensure company compliance.

• Manage accounting team and ensure appropriate training and development.

• Provide support for the Company budgeting process as directed by VP Finance.

• Assist VP Finance with other projects, as requested.

Requirements

Education and Skill Requirements:

• BS/BA in Accounting

• CPA required

• 10 years prior experience in the accounting/financial/credit collections areas

• Ability to effectively direct, supervise, and monitor multiple people and activities

• Fluent in English both written and verbal

• Must be PC proficient and have experience with automated accounting systems; proficiency in use of JD Edwards OneWorld financials software a plus

• Proficiency in use of EXCEL spreadsheets; pivot tables experience a plus

• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills required

• Ability to work with minimal supervision

• Ability to prioritize, organize and handle multiple tasks effectively to meet deadlines