Manager of Accounting
9 days ago
Clarence
Job DescriptionJob ProfileJob Title: Manager of AccountingLocation: Clarence, NYHire Type: Direct Hire Pay Range: $97-143k base plus bonusWork Model: Hybrid/flexibleWork Shift: Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pmRecruiter Contact: Sean Pebbles I I 716-256-1259 Nature & Scope:Positional OverviewAre you a skilled Accounting Leader looking to take the next step in your career? Our client is seeking a dedicated Manager of Accounting to join their team in a direct hire role where your experience and attention to detail will make a real impact. This position will be part of the Global Accounting & Control’s accounting team with primary responsibility over a set of accounting activities to ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles, internal controls, corporate policies, and internal/external audits. This person will have responsibility over accounting matters relevant to the monthly general ledger account closing and preparation of internal/external reports in support of the Company’s internal/external financial statements. The ideal candidate possesses leadership capabilities, solid operational and technical accounting background and works proactively to drive results. This person is a self-starter, flexible, has a high level of integrity and is action and goal-oriented in a fast-paced, team-oriented, collaborative environment.Role & Responsibility:Tasks That Will Lead To Your Success • Adheres to company Values and all safety, environmental, security and quality requirements including, but not limited to: Quality Management Systems (QMS), Safety, Environmental and Security Management Systems, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, company policies and operating procedures, and other regulatory requirements., • Performs procedures to ensure the revenue cycle is in full compliance with SOX requirements., • Develops and implements policies and procedures for revenue and revenue related transactions to ensure appropriate application of U.S. GAAP and completeness and accuracy of financial information., • Reviews and analyzes all contracts with customers to ensure appropriate application of U.S. GAAP, specifically ASC 606., • Manages and oversees the daily responsibilities of assigned staff members, including, but not limited to, analysis of engineering revenue transactions, calculation of rebates and other price concessions, calculation of royalty payments, performance of cut-off procedures, and recognition of over time production revenue., • Reviews and approves relevant calculations, journal entries, and general ledger account reconciliations for accuracy and completeness and timely completion within established monthly period-end close deadlines., • Collaborates with Customer Success, Financial Planning & Analysis, Commercial Finance, Legal, Sales and other finance and business leaders on unique revenue transactions., • Provides guidance on Company’s negotiations with customers related to revenue-generating contracts., • Reviews calculations impacting revenue related financial statement line items prepared by Commercial Finance or other finance functions., • Prepares and presents revenue and revenue related internal reports on a periodic basis to senior finance and accounting leadership., • Reviews revenue and revenue-related disclosures for the Company’s SEC filings., • Researches and analyzes general ledger accounts to provide answers to accounting related inquiries., • Remains current on recent changes in technical accounting guidance affecting revenue and provides training and guidance to team members and others, as well as implements changes to existing policies and procedures, as needed., • Leads revenue related integration efforts for new mergers or acquisitions, including gaining an understanding of the acquiree’s revenue policies, procedures and transactions, identifying differences with company policies and procedures and developing and implementing necessarily integration plans to align the acquiree with company standard procedures and policies, all within internal and external deadlines., • Reviews source documents as required to make appropriate accounting determinations., • Prepares and reviews various accounting reports, schedules and analyses which support business decisions., • Adheres to and ensures compliance of all internal and external financial reporting deadlines for self and team., • Demonstrates creation of a collaborative group environment of continuous improvement and achievement of best practices., • Hires, trains, disciplines, and appraises performance of direct reports, including completion and communication of annual performance evaluations, bonus and merit., • Approves Associate PTO requests to ensure adequate staffing., • Provides guidance and recommendations and actively participates in implementation of new technologies impacting revenue and revenue related transactions., • Performs other duties as required. Skills & ExperienceQualifications That Will Help You Thrive, • Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance. CPA preferred., • Minimum Experience:, • 4+ years experience in public accounting or 7+ years accounting experience required, • 2+ years leadership experience preferred, • Technical accounting experience strongly preferred, • Experience in a large ERP manufacturing environment strongly preferred, • Experience in a multi-national manufacturing organization strongly preferredKnowledge & Skills:, • Special Skills:, • Strong leadership, communication (verbal/written), and interpersonal, skills a must, • Ability to work collaboratively and communicate technical accounting standards across different organizational levels, including Senior Management, • Strong planning, organizational, project management, process improvement, and analytical skills, • Demonstrated ability to work and draw conclusions independently within rigid deadlines is essential, • Management of self’s and team’s multiple competing tasks, demands, and priorities in a fast-paced working environment is essential., • Experience effectively managing and leading a team in a virtual environment and with business partners across multiple functions and geographic regions., • Specialized Knowledge:, • Strong working knowledge of SOX, U.S. GAAP, and related financial statement preparation, • Experience with manufacturing ERP systems is required; Oracle and Hyperion experience preferred, • Deep knowledge of Microsoft applications, including MS Office, Power BI & MS Teams preferred