We are recruiting for an Accounting Manager/Controller for a privately owned manufacturing client in the Michiana area.
The role will be responsible for leading, monitoring and evaluating day-to-day accounting responsibilities in accordance with GAAP by establishing and enforcing proper accounting methods, policies, and controls. This position will coordinate functions of the accounting department for month-end closing, audits, and financial report and report to the CFO. The organization is well established and is in a growth mode. The culture is employee and customer oriented.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee and manage daily accounting functions including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, cash and banking, fixed assets and other transactions, including supervision of assigned staff in those functions with the usual authority of a manager concerning hiring, promotions, salary recommendations, and terminations.
- Administer accounting policies in accordance with GAAP including maintaining accurate and complete financial records. Must be able to assist in identifying and implementing improvement opportunities across the company.
- Monitor new accounting/regulatory standards and stay well-informed of current accounting (GAAP) rules. Determine impact to financial statements and internal controls. Coordinate the implementation of necessary changes.
- Coordinate and participate in the monthly general ledger close processes including review and approval of staff journal entries and account reconciliations, including bank reconciliations. Ensure the timely completion and accuracy of all closing aspects.
- Prepare, review, and analyze financial statements to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Assist with and review payroll processes and weekly processing.
- Work with CFO to assist in budget and forecast preparation for assigned subsidiaries or cost centers.
- Work directly with corporate, administrative, and operations personnel on accounting issues.
- Facilitate external audits of financial statements, insurance and benefit plan audits, and regulatory filings as assigned.
- Five (5) or more years of related experience preferred.
- Prior public accounting and/or corporate accounting experience required.
- Supervisory experience preferred.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP.
- Must have an understanding in consolidated financial statement preparation.
- Prior experience and proficiency in a major ERP program, NetSuite preferred. Also experience in working with FP&A software platform such as Vena preferred.
- Advanced PC skills proficiency in Microsoft Suite essential.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Good organizational skills.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and make decisions.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
EDUCATION
A bachelors degree in accounting is required. We will accept a bachelors in business with an advanced accounting (masters) or CPA instead.