Manager, Accounting

***This is a hybrid position.  The ideal candidate will work three days a week in our SICK, West Bloomington office.  And can work remotely the other two. 

About SICK

SICK is one of the world’s leading providers of intelligent sensors, systems, software and services for manufacturing, logistics and industrial applications. We partner closely with our customers to deliver innovative sensor solutions that solve challenges, improve quality, make working safer, integrate Industry 4.0 and make digital transformation a reality. Our vibrant culture, community engagement and commitment to sustainability embodies who we are and drives our continuous growth. To learn more, please visit our website and select your country at the top of the page.

Position Summary

The Accounting Manager is a ‘hands-on’ contributor responsible for providing expertise in financial, project accounting, accounting services, and implementing company finance policy. The position is actively managing a team of accountants all daily operations and activities.

Primary Responsibilities

• Supervisory Responsibilities: Manage, train, and supervise team members in internal controls related to Financial Reporting, IFRS, and the SICK Group Accounting Manual. Supervise and build a strong accounting team to fit the needs of our growing company. 
• Oversee, manage, and actively support the general ledger and tax accounting functions for SICK USA and SICK Canada (PCA, GUS, and SCA).
• Manage the internal financial reporting process to facilitate month-end and year-end closing procedures.
• Prepare timely and accurate financial statements. Provide ad hoc financial reports or related support as needed.
• Monitor and develop internal controls to minimize financial risk and identify areas of opportunity to better safeguard assets. 
• Provide guidance and support to internal stakeholders on financial issues, including tax implications of business decisions and transactions.
• Manage the calendar of reporting events, both internal and external, including financial statement submission, tax filings, cash forecasting activities, and all census related submissions.
• Identify, track, and report any potential financial risks or issues, and work closely with the accounting teams to implement appropriate solutions. 
• Manage and oversee the filing of regular tax returns, including income tax, sales, property, PST, HST, GST and other direct or indirect taxes.
• Act as an approver of bank transactions.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned or required by management.

Qualifications

• Experience: 7 years of professional experience in Finance and Accounting; 3 years of supervisory or managerial experience.
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting is required.
• Certifications: CPA preferred, but not required.
• Position-specific Qualifications: Comprehensive understanding of generally accepted accounting principles or international financial reporting standards; Experience with Financial Accounting, Project Accounting, AP, AR, Fixed Asset and Lease Management, Inventory Accounting; Experience working with corporate senior management possessing a respected competence in all things financial; Team/Project leadership experience; Good verbal and written communication skills; Managerial skills; Organizational skill to identify priorities and meet deadlines, and computer skills in identifying flow of transactions.
• Computer/Technological: Professional competence with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint Access), previous CRM usage (Microsoft Dynamics), proficiency in SAP. 
• Language: Professional written and spoken fluency in English required.
• Schedule: Generally Monday to Friday, full time; be on-call on some weekends (if required). 
• General Working Conditions: Be able to usually work in an office environment; flexible (hybrid) work arrangements available. 
• Travel: Be able to travel up to 10% of the time, including internationally; must have a valid passport.
• Physical Demands: General office environment space and exposure.
• Work Status: Legally permitted to work in the country you are applying and willing to undergo an employment background check.

Our Core Competencies

At SICK, we value those who are committed to lifelong learning and a recognition that competencies need continual enhancement and evolution, especially in today’s fast-paced, ever-changing world. The following competencies are highly valued at SICK:

• Agility: The ability to think and move quickly.
• Business Acumen: The ability to understand and communicate at all levels of the business.
• Calculated Risk: The approach of taking an innovative and opportunistic risk that would cause limited impact, if unsuccessful.
• Passion: Having the drive to want to win and propel the business and stick to it, even through opposition.
• Situational Awareness: The ability to see opportunities, understand their meaning and project their future status.
• Synergy: Collaborating with two or more individuals, not limited to within certain departments or business units, to provide optimal results for the organization. 
• Vision: The ability to think or plan for the future through innovation.

Our Culture

SICK North America has a strong and vibrant culture called The SICK Spirit. Our culture is not just something we put on the wall; we live it continuously. It starts with bringing your best self every day.  From there, we focus on customer excellence, collaborate to innovate, continually cultivate competency, acknowledge, celebrate & have fun and positively impact the world. In addition, we focus on being a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive workplace where every employee is encouraged to be their unique selves.  

Our Benefits

At SICK, our people are the key to achieving our mission and values. Our benefits package has long been recognized and valued because of its comprehensiveness and competitiveness in the market. To help our employees and their families make the most of their overall well-being, we are pleased to provide an outstanding benefits package. Learn more about USA and Canada benefits at the linked pages.

Invitation to Apply

SICK complies with all anti-discrimination legislation in the jurisdictions we operate in.   We are proud to be an affirmative action (AA)/equal opportunity employer (M/F/D/V).  We also comply with applicable laws regarding reasonable accommodation. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation in the hiring process, please do so by emailing recruiting@sick.com.

While we commit to reviewing all applications, only those selected for the next steps in the employment process will be contacted. Thank you for the time you have invested in applying at SICK!