Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance., 5-8+ years of accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing., Strong knowledge of cost accounting and internal controls., Experience with SOX compliance and month-end closing processes..

Key responsibilities:

Oversee monthly close activities and variance analysis.

Collaborate with manufacturing sites on financial reporting and variances.

Manage SOX controls and prepare audit documentation.

Lead process improvements and manage outsourced accounting teams.

Job description

Ideal Candidate: B.S. and 5-8+ YOE. Must have cost accounting experience; experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred. Responsibilities include overseeing SOX controls and managing month-end closings. Candidates must be willing to take a hands-on approach to accounting, including actively performing data entries and other transactional tasks.

Job Details:
• Monthly Close & Variance Analysis: Perform and review monthly accounting close activities, including variance analysis, balance sheet reconciliations, and journal entries to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Manufacturing Site Collaboration: Work closely with manufacturing sites to understand and analyze manufacturing variances, balance sheet reconciliations, and volume forecasts to ensure alignment with financial expectations.
• Inventory Reporting & Variance Analysis: Consolidate and report site inventory balances by product/site, performing detailed monthly variance analysis to identify and address discrepancies.
• Standard Costing & Updates: Participate in the annual standard costing process and manage ad hoc updates as required by distribution sites to ensure accurate costing data.
• Internal Controls & SOX Compliance: Exercise sound judgment, initiative, and a strong internal control focus when handling quarterly SOX process certification, including compiling, sampling, and reviewing control documentation.
• Audit Preparation & Support: Prepare and review audit schedules, responding to complex questions from internal and external auditors to ensure audit readiness and compliance.
• Process Improvement & Cross-Training: Identify opportunities to streamline assigned processes and cross-train with peers to increase operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Continuous Improvement: Collaborate with stakeholders to proactively determine and implement continuous improvement opportunities to optimize the accounting close process.
• Special Projects & Global Accounting: Manage special projects requiring Global Accounting representation, such as company expansion, business acquisitions and divestitures, and financial system implementations.
• Outsourced Team Management: Lead and manage the outsourced provider team, ensuring timely and accurate completion of accounting tasks and adherence to company standards.

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