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This position plays a key role in the monthly financial close, financial reporting, account reconciliations, internal controls, budgeting and forecasting, audit support, and continuous improvement of accounting processes.\nWorking under the direction of the Divisional Controller and Director of Finance, the Accounting Manager will partner with operational and business leaders to provide meaningful financial information, identify trends and risks, improve financial processes, and support sound business decisions.\nThe Accounting Manager will directly supervise accounting personnel and is responsible for developing a high-performing team through effective leadership, training, coaching, and accountability.\nResponsibilities\nAccounting & Financial Reporting\nManage the general ledger and oversee accounting activities for assigned business units.\nLead and coordinate the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes to ensure accurate and timely reporting.\nReview and approve 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balances.\nAssist with technical accounting research and implementation of new accounting policies when necessary.\nAssist with cash flow, Accounts Receivable, inventory, and other working-capital analysis.\nSupport management with ad hoc financial modeling, analysis, and special projects.\nBudgeting & Forecasting\nParticipate in the annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes.\nWork with department and business-unit leaders to develop reasonable and supportable financial assumptions.\nAnalyze actual results against budgets and forecasts and communicate material variances.\nAssist in developing rolling forecasts and other forward-looking financial reporting.\nHelp improve the accuracy and efficiency of budgeting and forecasting processes.\nInternal Controls & Compliance\nDevelop, maintain, and improve accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.\nEnsure appropriate segregation of duties and approval controls are maintained throughout accounting processes.\nIdentify control weaknesses and recommend corrective actions.\nEnsure company assets and liabilities are properly recorded, reconciled, safeguarded, and reported.\nMaintain appropriate documentation supporting accounting procedures and controls.\nSupport compliance with company policies, U.S. GAAP, and applicable regulatory requirements.\nAssist the Corporate Controller with maintaining a strong financial control environment across the organization.\nAudit & Tax Support\nCoordinate and prepare schedules, reconciliations, supporting documentation, and other information requested by external auditors.\nServe as a key accounting contact during annual financial statement audits and other reviews.\nAssist with responding to auditor questions and resolving audit requests efficiently.\nSupport preparation of information requested for income tax, property tax, sales and use tax, and other compliance requirements as needed.\nAssist with implementing recommendations resulting from audits or internal reviews.\nSystems, Automation & Process Improvement\nContinuously evaluate accounting processes and identify opportunities to improve accuracy, efficiency, scalability, and internal controls.\nUtilize ERP systems, Microsoft Excel, reporting tools, and other technologies to automate repetitive accounting and reporting activities.\nImprove the quality and accessibility of financial information through dashboards, automated reporting, and standardized reporting packages.\nReduce reliance on manual spreadsheets and manual data entry where practical.\nDevelop standardized processes, templates, reconciliations, and reporting across business units.\nParticipate in ERP implementations, system upgrades, integrations, and accounting technology projects.\nPartner with IT and other departments to improve data quality, system controls, and financial reporting capabilities.\nEvaluate emerging technologies, including automation and AI-enabled tools, where they can responsibly improve accounting efficiency, accuracy, and analysis.\nLeadership & Team Development\nDirectly supervise and develop accounting personnel.\nEstablish clear responsibilities, performance expectations, priorities, and deadlines for team members.\nReview the work of accounting staff and ensure accuracy, completeness, and appropriate supporting documentation.\nTrain and mentor employees on accounting principles, company procedures, systems, and process improvement.\nDevelop cross-training and backup coverage for critical accounting responsibilities.\nManage employee workloads, schedules, vacations, meal and rest periods, and departmental coverage.\nReview and approve employee timecards as required.\nConduct employee performance reviews and provide ongoing feedback, coaching, and development.\nParticipate in the hiring, onboarding, training, development, and, when necessary, corrective action of accounting employees.\nPromote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, teamwork, professionalism, and customer service.\nIdentify opportunities to improve department staffing, workflow, organizational structure, and productivity.\nQualifications\nBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field required.\nMinimum five (5) years of progressive accounting experience required.\nMinimum two (2) years of supervisory, team-lead, or accounting management experience preferred.\nStrong understanding of general ledger accounting, month-end close, financial statements, reconciliations, and internal controls required.\nExperience in manufacturing, distribution, agriculture, food production, or another multi-location operating environment preferred.\nPublic accounting or professional audit experience preferred.\nCPA or CMA certification is required.\nPhysical Requirments\nTechnical Skills\nStrong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial accounting principles.\nAdvanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, XLOOKUP, SUMIFS, data analysis, and financial modeling.\nExperience working with ERP and financial reporting systems required.\nAbility to efficiently extract, organize, validate, and analyze large volumes of financial and operational data.\nExperience with business intelligence and data visualization tools such as Power BI or similar applications preferred.\nFamiliarity with accounting automation, workflow tools, system integrations, and AI-assisted productivity tools preferred.\nStrong understanding of financial statements and the relationship between the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement.\nLeadership & Business Skills\nStrong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.\nAbility to translate financial information into clear business insights and recommendations.\nStrong organizational and project-management skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.\nDemonstrated ability to identify problems, develop solutions, and drive projects through completion.\nStrong attention to detail 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