Manager, Corporate Accounting

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead Strategic Projects, Acquisitions, and System Initiatives: Direct and oversee accounting-related workstreams for special projects, acquisitions, business integrations, ERP implementations, and other strategic initiatives. Partner with cross-functional leaders to evaluate impacts, establish accounting requirements, mitigate risks, and ensure successful execution aligned with organizational objectives.
• Manage Financial Reporting: Oversee the preparation, review, and analysis of financial records, account activity, and reporting schedules to ensure the timely and accurate delivery of financial statements and management reports. Evaluate financial results, identify trends and variances, and provide insights to support business decision-making.
• Manage Internal and External Audit Activities: Serve as the primary accounting liaison for internal and external audits, directing the preparation of audit schedules, reviewing supporting documentation, coordinating responses to auditor requests, and ensuring timely resolution of audit findings and compliance matters.
• Direct Account Reconciliations and Close Processes: Manage the month-end and year-end close process, including oversight and approval of journal entries, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations. Ensure account balances are accurate, supported, and compliant with accounting policies while proactively identifying and resolving discrepancies.
• Drive Process Improvement and Transformation: Lead the identification, evaluation, and implementation of process improvements, automation initiatives, and system enhancements that strengthen internal controls, improve efficiency, reduce risk, and elevate the quality and scalability of accounting operations.
• Ensure Financial Integrity and Regulatory Compliance: Establish and maintain robust accounting controls and governance processes to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and compliance of financial reporting with applicable accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and corporate policies.
• Leadership, Oversight, and Team Development: Lead and develop a team of accounting professionals, including the AP Supervisor, with overall responsibility for financial reporting, close management, accounting transactions and accounts payable operations. Provide direction on complex accounting matters, approve key accounting judgments, monitor performance against departmental objectives, and drive accountability for accurate and timely financial results. Champion continuous improvement initiatives, strengthen cross-functional partnerships, and develop talent to support both departmental and organizational goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required.
• CPA is desired but not required.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive accounting experience required.
• Minimum of 3 years of ERP experience required.
• Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience managing accounting professionals, including coaching, performance management, and team development required.
• Must demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have a cheerful outlook, excellent people skills, and demonstrate professionalism.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Must have strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and adhere to strict deadlines.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders across departments and organizational levels.

• Competitive Base Pay
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) retirement plan with 25% annual company contribution
• 401K program
• Annual Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off for Vacation, Sick Days, Holidays
• Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, and Vision programs
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term, and Long-Term disability