Manager, Corporate Accounting

BASIC FUNCTION:

To manage the Company’s accounting function and corporate accounting staff to insure reporting of financial, statistical and management information relating to business activities in accordance with the Company’s accounting policies, Generally Accepted Accounting Principals (GAAP) and SEC regulations.

NATURE AND SCOPE

This position reports directly to the Director of Accounting Operations along with the Payroll Manager, Assistant Controller, Canadian Controller, and AP supervisor.

This position directly supervises the Corporate accounting staff and senior accountants. Works closely with the Downstream Controller, who manages the accounting function of the Fabricated Rebar Divisions, 16 Mill Division Controllers and 16 Mill Accountants who manage the accounting function of the mill operations and accounting personnel.

The qualifications for this position at least seven years of progressive accounting responsibilities in a multi-divisional manufacturing organization preferably in a corporate environment; proven experience in managing accounting functions; excellent communication skills; proficient in personal computer software and accounting systems.  Must posses a Bachelors or Masters Degree with major in accounting.  A  CPA license is preferred

• The Accounting Manager manages the monthly financial close process, extensively coordinates with all division controllers, information systems, tax personnel, payroll, sales, and credit/AR to effectively and efficiently close the financial systems and produce financial statements of 6 companies.  This position also controls the Lawson General Ledger, Activity Management, Asset Management, Accounts Payable systems and sub-system interfaces including company structure, account maintenance, report design and maintenance.  Also, controls the SAP Payroll system.
• This position also is responsible for departmental results to see that all phases are within acceptable standards.  In this capacity, this position is responsible for analyzing  departmental costs, financial and operating reports; develop practices and procedures to insure optimum efficiency at the lowest costs; take prompt corrective action as necessary;  make inquiries and investigations into areas that appear to be outside acceptable standards or where financial or management accounting questions arise.
• The Accounting Manager is responsible for maintaining the integrity of the Company’s balance sheet accounts through review and audit of general ledger account balances, account activity, and account reconciliations.  This position is also responsible for oversight of Corporate accounting policies and adherence to the policies throughout the operations.  The manager also ensures the integrity of the accounts through thorough review of the performance of the company’s internal controls and completion of SOX requirements.
• Work with the Director of Accounting Operations to prepare annual business plans, annual operating budget, quarterly forecasts, requests for capital expenditure and for major repair or maintenance work.  Give guidance and instructions to operating management on such data preparation.  Determine if resources are adequate to meet proposed business plan.  Make effective recommendations on facilities and services, including expansion or contraction of operations.
• Insure that Company policies relating to department employees are being implemented on a fair and consistent basis and that good employee relation practices are being maintained.  Review the practices and procedures of subordinates administering personnel policies.  Has overall responsibility for maintaining safe working conditions.  Make recommendations as to adequate training, transfers and promotions of employees that are in the best interest of Gerdau Ameristeel.