Manager, Shared Services Accounting

1. Description of Essential Job Functions:

1. Lead Strategy, Planning, and Management

1. Act as Accounting Manager and strategic business partner to plant leadership team.  Serve as a key member of 4Front Finance team.
2. Assess and evaluate financial performance of plant with regard to long term operational goals, budgets, and forecasts.
3. Provide insight and recommendations to both short-term and long-term growth plan of the plant.
4. Support ERP systems and software to provide critical financial and operational information. 
5. Evaluate departments and make suggestions for automating processes and increasing working efficiency.
6. Implement policies, procedures and processes as deemed appropriate by the Corporate Controller.  Maintain documented system of accounting policies and operations.

2. Direct Financial Analysis, Budgeting, and Forecasting

1. Participate in annual plant budget preparation, provide budget oversight, and facilitate ongoing budgetary reviews with Company leadership.
2. Prepare monthly/quarterly/annual financial statements and analyses to include comparative expenses, balance sheet, and income statements. 
3. Organize financial statements/results for records and review and provide recommendations.
4. Prepare periodic sales variance reports and explain variations to plan and/or trends.

3. Oversee Accounting, General Ledger, Administration, and Operations

1. Manage all aspects of accounting and finance operations to include general ledger, month-end close, tax compliance, and revenue recognition, etc.
2. Maintain general ledger structure including Chart of Accounts.
3. Lead the accounting department to ensure the proper functioning of all systems, databases, and financial software.  Ensure regular maintenance and backup of all accounting systems.
4. Ensure the accuracy of all transactions that are entered into the General Ledger.  Trace, adjust, and reconcile general ledger accounts  and records (balance sheet, P&L, bank accounts, etc.) and correct errors, omissions, etc.
5. Manage/Participate in the month end close process, constantly reviewing procedures while eliminating inefficiencies.
6. Review all month-end closing activities including general ledger accounts, balance sheet accounts, and overhead cost allocation.  Post and process journal entries for month end closing.
7. Ensure effective internal control system via general accounting processes including verifying accounting policies and procedures are consistently followed.
8. Create, administer, and enforce systems and processes for financial controls and procedures including identifying and implementing solutions to control inadequacies.
9. Ensure compliance with financial transaction recording standards (e.g., general ledger, cash payments/collections, tax transactions, etc.).
10. Ensure the Company complies with all local, state, and federal laws and other regulatory requirements regarding finances, tax filings, and reporting. 
11. Monitor financial information and provide for the preparation and timely filing of all local, state, and federal tax returns.  Assist with preparation of quarterly and year-end tax schedules.
12. Ensure financial and regulatory compliance standards are met with respect to audits, banking, taxes, other institutional requirements, etc.
13. Prepare accounting reports/schedules for internal audiences (management reporting) and/or for external audiences (compliance reporting) including consolidation of financial statements, cash flow reporting, budget reporting, etc.).
14. Serve as a key point of contact for external auditors related to the plant.  Manage preparation and support of all external audits by providing requested information to external independent auditors in annual examination of the financial records.  Organize information and statements for audits and both internal and external auditors. Participate in the investigation, review and resolution of issues as required.
15. Define, benchmark and implement operational best practices.
16. Assist with the establishment, documentation and continuous improvement of all financial processes, workflows and forms.

4. Direct Cash Management for the Plant

1. Oversee weekly cash management.
2. Oversee accounts payable process and disbursements; ensuring all accounts are paid on time including mitigating controls for price and quantity discrepancies.
3. Oversee all payments made for debts, bank loans, and other large quantities of money.  Approve/review large payables, sign checks, and authorize large wires and ACHs.

2. Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Directly supervises employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

3. Qualification Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration with an emphasis in Accounting, or a related field.  CPA/CMA and/or MBA preferred.

• 10+ years total accounting or finance experience.
• 3 years’ experience working with computer based manufacturing/accounting systems.
• 3+ years of experience in a supervisory role preferred.

• Demonstrated successful experience in forecasting and budgeting.
• Background coordinating with IT staff to manage and/or upgrade financial and accounting systems.
• Systems implementation experience strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge and “Hands On” experience with ERP/MRP Systems.

Computer Skills

• Advanced/Intermediate skill level with Microsoft Office Suite; Word, Excel, Project, and PowerPoint preferred.

Certificates, Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) license preferred (or working towards).

Other Skills, Abilities, or Competencies:

• Hands-on approach to problem solving and analysis.
• Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to develop financial plans and manage resources.
• Cooperate within teams to carry out tasks and responsibilities.
• Versed in statistical data entry and utilization of trend analysis.
• Possess systems implementation experience in a growing environment.
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting and general accounting techniques.
• Ability to analyze and interpret complex policies, financial data, and financial reports.
• Must be a self-starter with the ability to work efficiently and with minimal supervision.

• Requires considerable attention to accounting detail to produce accurate financial statements.

• Must have excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work within a team-oriented environment.
• Must be able to work with all levels of company management, as well as customers and vendors.
• Significant experience working with external auditors, internal controls and compliance related issues.
• Must possess integrity and be able to manage confidential information with the utmost care, security, and discretion.
• Provide guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
• Ability to take actions and make decisions that protect the contractual, legal, tax, and ethical implications for the organization.
• Requires the ability to produce timely financial statements under deadline pressure in light of frequent interruptions.
• Ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong and apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Requires the ability to use JD Edwards, GL Inquiry Insight Software, FAS accounting software, Access Database, and Intuitive ERP Manufacturing software.
• Understanding of computer accounting systems and concepts acquired through combination of education and experience emphasizing manufacturing accounting.
• Ability to give full attention to what other people are saying to better motivate, develop, and direct people as they work, while identifying the best people for the job.
• Must have the ability to monitor and adjust operating plans and budgets as needed to achieve operational goals, cost reduction objectives, and/or profitability targets.
• Exceptional knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, cost accounting and cost control principles, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), IFRS, SOX compliance, and SEC Reporting.
• Financial Systems - Knowledge of the standards, architecture, and specifications of automated financial systems, including source documents, system flows, system interfaces, and related internal controls.
• Financial Data and Analysis Communication - Highly skilled in communicating and presenting financial data and analysis to various levels of management, external parties, and both finance and non-finance audiences.
• Financial Management - Prepares, justifies, and/or administers the budget for the plant; plans, administers, and monitors expenditures to ensure cost-effective support of programs and policies; assesses financial condition of an organization.
• Accounting Operations - Knowledge of general ledger accounting and the control/subsidiary account relationships and reconciliation techniques, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, and disbursing accountability.
• Budget Administration - Knowledge of the principles and practices of budget administration and analysis; including preparing, justifying, reporting on, and executing the budget; and the relationships among program, budget, accounting, and reporting systems.
• Financial Analysis - Knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques of financial analysis, forecasting, and modeling to interpret quantitative and qualitative data; includes data modeling, earned value management, and evaluating key financial indicators, trends, and historical data.
• Principles of Accounting - Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, standards, and practices (for example, double entry accounting, accrual accounting, obligations, and costs methods), including the full accounting cycle and the preparation of work sheets, financial statements, ledgers, and journals.

Other Qualifications, Experience, or Requirements:

• Requires a valid motor vehicle operator’s license and the ability to operate a motor vehicle while carefully observing all traffic rules and regulations.

• Work beyond the traditional 40 hours per week may be required as workload or projects dictate, including weekends and holidays.

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