Financial Accounting Manager

Job Description:

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Accounting, Team Member development, project management and leadership.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead, manage, and develop a team of 4 to accomplish team objectives
• Oversee the month-end close process, produce timely and accurate financial statements
• Review journal entries, monthly reports and balance sheet reconciliations
• Manage the annual external Audit and quarterly Bond compliance
• Manage special projects and perform ad hoc analysis
• Set up accounting processes for new business initiatives
• Identify and drive process improvement, working with existing automation tools, and facilitate development of new tools
• Respond to questions from operations and senior management timely, providing a high level of support

Qualifications:

• Four-year degree in Accounting is required
• At least 5 years of management experience in an Accounting field
• At least 3 years of financial analysis experience
• Strong technical skills and ability to pick up new things quickly
• Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office Suite required
• Comfortable working with all levels of management
• Ability to recognize and adapt communication style to needs of recipient
• Strong commitment to provide superior customer service
• JDE and Essbase experience a plus