Accounting Manager

SUMMARY:

The Accounting Manager provides effective leadership and direction of the company’s accounting and finance functions, ensuring accurate and timely reporting of financial information in accordance with GAAP, company policies and risk management profile.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides effective leadership and energy within the organization and to develop a highly engaged, high performance team
• Serves as the technical accounting expert and trusted advisor to senior management maintaining current knowledge of GAAP, accounting practices, the maintenance of its records, and the preparation of financial reports, including monthly consolidated financial statements
• Works closely with the VP of Finance and CFO to develop and monitor operational KPIs
• Prepares month-end closings, reconciles sub ledgers and posts journal entries
  • Prepares and analyzes monthly financial statements and management reports for company management team in accordance with GAAP and company policies
• Prepares quarterly and year-end financial reports and annual corporate tax reports to satisfy external financial reporting requirements and to ensure tax compliance
• Oversees the accounting departments including accounts payable, accountant and treasury functions. Works with team members to maximize productivity and efficiency
• Develops, implements and monitors compliance with internal accounting policies, procedures and controls to ensure organizational assets are safeguarded and accounting transactions are recorded accurately
• Provide effective cash flow management- develop cash flow and revenue forecast models
• Responsible for accurate and timely year end close, coordinates the annual external audit and semi-annual bank examination
• Responsible for all daily/weekly/monthly financial analysis and all variance explanations
• Support the company’s commitment to protect the integrity and confidentiality of systems and data
• Partners closely with the cash applications team
• Other duties as assigned
• Reports to the VP of Finance & Accounting

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Salary range $110,000 - $120,000
• 10+ years accounting/finance experience in small to medium sized business
  • Supply chain or distribution accounting experience highly preferred
  • Prior experience at an accounting firm highly preferred
• Accounting degree required; CPA preferred
• Expert in-depth knowledge and understanding of GAAP, accounting operations, financial reporting and analysis, internal controls and audit
• Advanced knowledge of an ERP system with experience in data gathering/system maintenance/proper system setup; This individual is a super user” of the ERP system
• Previous experience with Prophet21 (ERP) or SQL a plus
• Must be an expert in all functionalities of Inventory, General Ledger, Invoicing, Accounts Payable, Purchasing, Manufacturing and Account Receivable
• Seasoned ability to work effectively and collaboratively across the organization and with senior management
• Able to flex up and down the organization and apply hands on approach at all levels
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
• High professional integrity and personal ownership
• Proven problem-solving skills
• Strong ability to work as a team and maintain professionalism and positive attitude
• Passionate, Adaptable, Customer Focused and Teamwork oriented
• Strong sense of urgency and accountability

HYBRID WORK REQUIREMENTS: In order to work hybrid the Employee Must:

• Reside in the United States or Canada.
• Have access to high-speed reliable internet (with a minimum of 50 mbps for download speed and 50 mbps for upload speed).
• Have a quiet, dedicated workspace free from distraction.
• For more details, see the Remote Work Policy in the Employee Handbook.

This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions, it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.