Financial Accounting Supervisor - M&A and Services

Fargo, ND Full Time
POSTED ON 1/12/2024

Be part of a growing, successful company in an exciting and challenging field. Border States is 100% employee-owned, which means you're empowered to make decisions, find solutions and receive rewards for your hard work.

This position will be located in: Fargo , ND

Job Summary

Supports the day-to-day operations of the accounting area including general ledger accounts and financial statements, financial statement preparation, and ensures accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year-end closing processes. Leads the pre- and post-acquisition integration activities across multiple transactions for the Finance function.

Responsibilities

Essential functions

  • Leads and develops senior and staff accountants.
  • Conducts mid-year and annual performance reviews.
  • Manages day-to-day operations of the accounting functions including all general ledger accounts and financial statements.
  • Reviews associated journal entries and reconciliations.
  • Accounts for timely and accurate financial statement preparation and works directly with finance teams and other business partners.
  • Maintains effective working relationships with customers, vendors, and others related to the company; promote and maintain the identity and reputation of Border States, ensuring customer satisfaction and addressing problems and complaints as they arise.
  • Ensures the collection and maintenance of accurate accounting information as requested in accordance with the requirements of the company's information system.
  • Provides accurate, timely documentation of general ledger accounts and other information as requested.
  • Ensures accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end close process and reporting.
  • Ensures all required functions are performed meeting the company's high-quality standards and that all functions are staffed by qualified personnel.
  • Supports due diligence on mergers, acquisitions, and integrations by driving the process related to accounting policies, closing practices, and controls.
  • Post-closing the position will be a finance partner to the acquired business by understanding the monthly transactions, mapping the monthly trial balance to SAP, reviewing monthly closing schedules, and monitoring actual to budget variances.
  • Leads the pre- and post-acquisition integration activities across multiple transactions for the Finance function through planning, prioritizing, organizing, and management of the integration to meet business objectives.
  • Prepares purchase accounting and opening balance for each target.
  • Assists in the definition of each acquisition's net working capital calculation and prepares calculation at acquisition close.
  • Assesses the Target for Compliance with US GAAP and ensures monthly adjustments are identified required for Compliance (ex: Revenue Recognition).
  • Post-Closing - reviews monthly trial balances from acquired entity and consolidates into SAP, reviews monthly reporting packages, analyzes transaction detail from ERP system to ensure accurate classifications and reporting.
  • Manages the monthly intercompany process including intergroup settlement and eliminations.
  • Ensures services accounting processes and procedures are in compliance with US GAAP
  • Coordinates the annual audit, asset-based loan, 401k audit, and ESOP.

Non-essential functions

  • Leads and supports special projects.
  • Assists in establishing and communicating company goals and requirements.
  • Assists in the development and implementation of new procedures and features to enhance the workflow.
  • Facilitates brainstorming & process improvement atmosphere.
  • Collaborates with other corporate teams to improve processes and communication.
  • Coordinates and leads team meetings and one-on-ones.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or designate.
Qualifications
  • Four-year accounting, finance or business administration degree
  • Seven years' of progressive accounting or equivalent related work experience
  • Three years' experience with M&A transactions
  • Public accounting experience preferred.
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or similar designation is required.
Skills and Abilities
  • Excellent management and supervisory skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills.
  • Understands accounting systems, processes and internal controls.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and SAP.
  • Strong customer service skills include being competent, accurate, responsive and engaged.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality.
  • Works with integrity, is ethical and upholds organizational values.
Physical Requirements

Frequency at which you would carry/lift in a typical day:
Occasionally 0 - 33% Frequently34 - 66% Continuously: 67 - 100%

  • Lift from Waist:
    • < than 10 lbs. - Not at all
    • 10 to 25 lbs. - Not at all
    • 26 to 50 lbs. - Not at all
    • 51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all
    • 75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all
    • 100 lbs. - Not at all
  • Lift from Floor:
    • < than 10 lbs. - Frequently
    • 10 to 25 lbs. - Frequently
    • 26 to 50 lbs. - Occasionally
    • 51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all
    • 75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all
    • 100 lbs. - Not at all
  • Carried for Distance:
    • < than 10 lbs. - Not at all
    • 10 to 25 lbs. - Not at all
    • 26 to 50 lbs. - Not at all
    • 51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all
    • 75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all
    • 100 lbs. - Not at all
Physical Activity

Frequency at which you would do the following in a typical day:

  • Sitting (a continuous period of being seated) - Continuously
  • Standing (for sustained periods of time) - Frequently
  • Walking (moving about on foot to accomplish tasks) - Frequently
  • Bending/stooping (downward and forward) - Occasionally
  • Crawling (moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet) - Not at all
  • Climbing/Walking Stairs (ascending or descending) - Frequently
  • Reaching (extending arms in any direction) - Frequently
  • Crouching/squatting (bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine) - Occasionally
  • Kneeling (bending legs at knee to come to rest on knee(s)) - Occasionally
  • Balancing (maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling) - Occasionally
  • Repetitive motion (substantial movement (motions) or the wrists, hands, and/or fingers) - Continuously
  • Pivoting (movement in any direction with one foot, keeping the other in contact with the floor) - Occasionally
  • Pushing/Pulling (using upper extremities to press against or draw or tug) - Occasionally
  • Grasping (Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm) - Continuously
  • Fingering (picking, pinching, typing; working with primarily fingers and not whole hand) - Continuously
  • Talking (expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word) - Frequently
  • Driving (the control and operation of a motor vehicle) - Not at all
  • Desk work (work usually performed at a desk) - Continuously
  • Use of a computer - Continuously
  • Use of a telephone - Frequently
  • Hearing (Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels) - Continuously
  • Exposure (to adverse weather & temperature conditions) - Not at all
  • Travel (travel needed to perform job duties) -Occasionally
Additional Information

This job description is a summary of the job duties and responsibilities and is not intended to cover all possible job duties and is subject to change at the employer's discretion. Employees must be able to perform the essential job duties and satisfy job requirements either with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Our History

Border States is a leader in the electrical supply distribution industry withover 100locations in24 states. Our employee-owners are second to none in delivering top-notch customer service and in demonstrating extra-ordinary people skills. We are one of the largest independent electrical distributors in the United States providing products and services to the construction, industrial and utility industries. Border States has a competitive benefit package and is a 100 percent employee-owned company. Employee-ownership is a significant part of our culture and our success stems from the dedication of our employee-owners. We practice open-book management and our employee-owners are empowered with clearly defined levels of authority to be innovative and decisive, allowing us to respond quickly to the needs of customers. Employee-owners understand their roles in the success of the company and care about customers' needs, which drives our focus on adding value to everything we do. We recognize that not all customers are the same and each has specific requirements. Our employee-owners understand these diverse needs and have the commitment, resourcefulness and flexibility to outperform all others.

Values
As a Border States employee-owner, you're responsible for living our mission, service philosophy and service standards.

Mission
Border States provides value to our customers by delivering innovative product and supply chain solutions.

Service Philosophy
We earn customer loyalty and confidence by caring about their needs and adding value to everything we do.

Service Standards
Border States employee-owners are competent, accurate, responsive, and engaged .

Your career
Join an experienced team at one of the largest electrical distributors in the United States. What are you waiting for?

Border States has a competitive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity
FSA & HSA
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Disability Benefits
401(k) Retirement Plan
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Holidays
Paid Volunteer Time
Personal Leave time and more!
Border States provides bonuses to their employee-owners upon the achievement of branch and company goals.

Equal Opportunity For All

It's not just the law.It's something we've believed in since our founding.We value the diversity of all of our employee-owners and will always be an equal opportunity employer.

Drug Free/Smoke Free workplace


EOE AA M/F/VET/DISABILITY

 

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