Accounting Manager

Position Summary:

The Company is driven by solid financial performance.  The key to success in this position is to effectively partner with the Business Unit Controller and his/her staff. This individual must effectively perform financial cost accounting functions as required and ensure all necessary financial controls are in place and followed.  Candidates will be required to have experience working in a business where a working knowledge of cost accounting was applied.  Prior experience in a public entity is desirable.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervise and cross-train the accounting department staff; Accounts payable and accounts receivable by providing direction and leadership.
• Manage the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close process and ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Journal entry preparation, review, and approval.
• Monthly preparation of balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Reconcile all revenue accounts.
• Review and approve expense reports in Concur.
• Oversee all Customer Rebate programs.
• Assist in the review of quarterly and annual financial statements to ensure the accuracy and completeness of company filings.
• Assist with Quarterly reporting packages.
• Responsible for variance analysis and explanation between actuals & budget, and within the monthly trend, preparation of exception report.
• Work closely with the Director of Finance and other members of the management team to provide financial analysis and support for strategic decision-making.
• Analyze and report on product costs, margins, and profitability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate inventory valuation and management.
• Monitor and report on production variances and identify opportunities for cost savings.
• Maintains documentation of accounting policies and SOX compliance procedures.
• Maintain financial reporting in accordance with SOX and GAAP.
• Assist with Improving the accounting internal controls.
• Assist with quarterly backlog audit, WIP audit, annual internal audit, physical inventory and FAS audit.
• Prepare and file sales taxes for multiple states.
• Prepare and issue 1099 forms.
• Responsible for annual tax packages.
• Collaborate with various functional departments as appropriate.
• Responsible for maintaining record retention.
• Assists with annual budget preparation.
• Assists management with ad hoc reports and special projects as needed.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and/or Finance required

Experience:

• 5 or more years' Accounting management experience
• 3-5 years' experience working in a multi-company work environment helpful

Qualifications:

• Strong background in GAAP
• Proven team player who has demonstrated capabilities in the following areas:  excellent communication, presentation, leadership, and interpersonal skills, well developed problem-solving skills; solid organizational skills; and the demonstrated ability to be self-directed and effectively relate to all levels of an organization.
• Proven business partnership skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure, multitask and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to manage staff, set goals and objectives to meet Business Unit goals as well as the proven ability to select talent and develop subordinates.
• The right person will be ambitious and flexible who wants to learn and grow professionally.
• Strong computer skills are a must, to include Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Excel – ability to create pivot tables, charts, v-lookups, formulas, advanced filters etc.
• PowerPoint – layout, charts, transitions/animations, general design, and layout
• Oracle HFM and prior ERP experience strongly preferred
• Looking for a hands-on individual with the ability to see the big picture.
• Demonstrated ability to set goals and objectives to meet Business Unit expectations.
• The right person will be ambitious and flexible who wants to learn and grow professionally.

Direct Reports:

• 2-4 years' managing Accounting /AR/AP staff

Other:

• Due to contracts with the United States Government, the candidate must be either a US Citizen or Green card holder.
• Travel:  0-5%