Accounting Manager

A US subsidiary of a growing privately held global manufacturer of packaging equipment is looking to add an Accounting Manager (a new in-office position) for their North American operations.  The company, which primarily distributes and services the equipment it manufactures and sells, continues its steady growth. The Accounting Manager will work under and report to the Controller.

Candidate Skills, Qualifications, Experience: 

• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in full cycle accounting preferably in a manufacturing & distribution environment
• Accounting degree is strongly preferred
• SAP is a requirement
• Microsoft Office intermediate skills – Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Able to function productively and professionally in a team-oriented environment
• Able to multitask, manage multiple priorities, and follow detailed instructions 

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Coordinating and overseeing the day-to-day operations of the accounting department to include accounts payable, cash management, inventory, general ledger, government reporting and the preparation of monthly financial reports
• Plan, manage, organize, and direct the day-to-day activities, month end tasks, and workload of the accounting department
• Communicate and work collaboratively with internal stakeholders within the company and the parent company to ensure requirements, deliverables, and expectations are appropriately addressed
• Manage, train and assist a team of 3-4 professionals 
• Oversee the month-end close of the financial records for domestic operations, which includes the review and posting of all key journals and entries related to sales, cost of goods sold and expenses.  
• Responsible for the general ledger and the month-end general ledger close process. This includes the review of the general ledger, including analysis of account activity, preparation of journal entries, and review of general ledger account reconciliations and schedules to ensure the accuracy, validity and completeness of financial records
• Help facilitate the month end flash reporting
• Help set department performance and development objectives, and ensure team members acquire necessary skills and performance attributes, in line with business and personal development needs.
• Assist in the development and implementation of new policy and procedures
• Help provide deliverables for the annual financial review/audit 
• Assist with annual budgeting and forecasting
• Perform other duties and functions as may be required as expected within the responsibility area