The Accounting Manager will primarily be responsible for the oversight of the accounting department covering all SFG entities, including Revenues, Returns, Project Accounting, Margin Analysis, Intercompany, Cost Accounting, Inventory Analysis and Reporting, Physical Inventories. This role interacts extensively cross-functionally and will have leadership responsibilities over the AP & AR functions including Billing, Collections, Agency Commissions and Cash Applications. This person will be responsible for their own deliverables during month end close as well as have ownership of the month end activities of their direct reports. The successful candidate will possess hands-on leadership skills by providing guidance and setting an example of respect to deadlines and will enforce deadlines under their oversight where necessary. They must be extremely comfortable and highly proficient with Microsoft Excel and Power Query and can drive system-generated processes and solve issues throughout the organization.
Primary Functions Of This Role
Financial Accounting/Month End Close
Team Management: Cost Accounting, Revenue Accounting, AP & AR
Projects: System Enhancements, Report Development and Process Improvements
Job Duties Include
Prepares various monthly analyses to report on trends and budget variances surrounding Costs, Revenues, Returns, Margins, and other P&L accounts.
Oversight of the AR & AP functions ensuring adherence to KPI's and timely and accurate entry of billings, cash applications, AP, Inventory Receipts, and Payments.
Ensures collections are being done consistently and thoroughly and makes recommendations for delinquent accounts.
Calculates accrued and deferred revenue and analyzes variances between quoted and actual margins.
Collaborates cross-functionally to proactively identify areas for improvement and support business activities.
Ownership of the finance team's role in preparation and organization of the annual physical inventory audit for all SFG Entities.
Analyzes balances in inventory and capex and recommends adjustments as necessary.
Reconciles balance sheet accounts monthly to ensure accurate reporting.
Prepares various management reporting as requested.
Plays a significant role in the period-end close processes by owning assigned accounting processes, accruals, journal entries, etc.
Proactively identifies when staff require support and can provide guidance and enforce deadlines where necessary.
Must be able to adapt to new and different computer programs and participate in system implementation projects across all departments.
Assists with system and reporting enhancements by working with consultants.
Assist with preparation of audit schedules and gathering of PBC data requests.
Collaborates and cross-trains with the Senior Accountant
Some travel may be required from time to time.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree Accounting or Finance
5-7 years of post-grad accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
Supervisory experience
High Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office products
Experience and desire to work in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to adapt with changes
Must have advanced attention to detail with the capability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
Sage 300 or Sage 100 required
Power BI, Power Query and Excel Macros a plus
Ability to apply knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
Ability to work cross-functionally with other departments and team members
Driven to improve processes
Required
Preferred
Job Industries
Accounting & Finance
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