| The Manager of Accounting is a key role supporting corporate accounting operations with responsibility for month-end closing, consolidated financial reporting, and oversight of annual audit and tax engagements. Reporting to the Group Finance Manager, this role is a working manager with responsibility for multiple accounting functions and collaboration with Financial Controllers and Site Leaders across the United States and international locations. Essential Functions
 
 To accomplish this job, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily.
 
 
 
 Drives the monthly closing process for all business units and prepares consolidated monthly financial statements; prepares journal entries as requiredReviews and analyzes variances in weekly cash forecasting; prepares consolidated 13-week cash forecast, manages interest rate locks on debt, and monitors debt repayments and lines of creditAnalyzes actual vs. budget results to identify variances, providing commentary and recommending corrective actionsResponds to tax and audit inquiries to provide data and conduct analysis as appropriate; maintains engagement responsibility with the firms utilized for the enterprise financial audit and tax preparation activities, and ensures that Controllers and other parties provide requested data within deadlines; summarizes and communicates audit findings and recommendations to the executive teamCoordinates approval and execution of capital expenditures across the company, tracking from request through approval; ensures capital expenditures are included accurately in the cash forecastParticipates in the preparation of annual budget and quarterly forecasts, including management of corporate costs and allocationsManages commercial insurance program; coordinates information requests for renewals and participates in broker meetings and negotiations as appropriate; coordinates claims for business insurance polices and provides process instructions and/or training as appropriate for site personnel submitting such claimsEnsures all accounting activities performed comply with US GAAP and company accounting policiesServes on ERP steering committee to ensure accuracy and consistency of financial transactions and data reporting; analyzes data and recommends process changes to improve accuracyManages grant programs, tracking required information and preparing & submitting periodic reporting in support of grantsPerforms other ad-hoc projects and reporting as requiredMay supervise other accounting staffRegular attendance on-site at the workplace is required
 
 Required Education and Work Experience 
  
 A bachelor's degree in Accounting is requiredCPA credentials preferredMinimum of five (5) years of experience in an individual contributor role supporting a broad range of accounting functions, including audit, tax, monthly close, and A/PExperience utilizing a comprehensive ERP system is required; Infor Visual experience preferredSupervisory experience is preferred
Other Required Skills and Abilities 
 
 
 Comprehensive understanding of US GAAP and standard accounting practicesAccuracy and detail orientation are essentialDemonstrated analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking abilities Self-management skills, including efficiency, sense of urgency, ability to adapt and respond to unexpected circumstances, and ability to juggle multiple projects, competing priorities, and meet concurrent deadlinesExcellent verbal and written communication skills (English)Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, and Word, with demonstrated advanced Excel skills
 
 Physical Demands and Work Environment
 
 To perform the essential functions of the role, employees must be able to perform the following activities with or without reasonable accommodations:
 
 
 
 Sit for prolonged periods at a desk and work on a computerConstantly communicate verbally and in writing (English) using a phone, texts or other messaging, and emailUse hands and fingers to operate a telephone, computer keyboards, mouse, or other peripherals
 
 The normal work environment is a typical office setting; however, occasional visits to the warehouse/manufacturing environment will be required, and the employee may be exposed to excessive noise, dust, fumes, vapors, and hazards, including forklifts and other moving equipment. The use of PPE, including hearing protection, eye protection, and safety footwear may be required during these visits. 
 
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