Accounting Manager

Position Summary

As a member of our team, you are instrumental in fulfilling our mission: 'Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow.' Pursuing a career at Parker presents unlimited opportunities for both professional and personal development. Working with some of the most brilliant minds in the industry, your contributions will be pivotal in developing innovative technologies and products, significantly contributing to Parker's goal of addressing the world's most pressing engineering challenges. At Parker, our team members belong, matter and make a difference.

At Sporlan, our 1,500 team members work together to be the market leader in energy efficient and sustainable HVAC/R Solutions that enable a better tomorrow. We keep food and medicine safe, buildings comfortable, data centers cool, and provide meaningful information to our customers to help them reduce the costs of their operations. You will see our products in every supermarket, office building and home.

Position Summary:
The Sporlan Division is seeking an Accounting Manager who will report to the Division Controller and play an important role within the organization. The Accounting Manager will work closely with other functional leaders and managers - working to support improved growth and profitability using strong analytical and business partnering skills. This position will be accountable for the safeguarding and ethical accounting of their sites' assets in conformance with generally accepted accounting principles. This includes the domestic facilities as well as locations in Mexico and Quebec. In addition, the Accounting Manager will develop and administer to all their sites the accounting function with the Win Strategy.

Essential Functions:

• Functions include budgeting, planning, internal control oversight, financial reporting both internal and external, financial performance measurement, financial system implementation, and technical accounting support and guidance.

• Continually reviews the accounting requirements of the Division and directs the development and installation of appropriate systems.

• Drives the financial information/process technology strategy needed to support the leadership and operations teams at the Division's 10 facilities, spread across 4 states and 3 countries.

• Prepares statements of monthly financial data including income statement and balance sheet. Analysis of financial results as compared to monthly objectives.

• Responsible for the financial performance measurements within the division, while ensuring financial performance reporting is accurate and timely meeting the constant changing need of the division and group.

• Accountable for proper procedures, policies and controls being in place in order to maintain adequate internal controls.

• Responsible for internal and external reporting and for maintaining integrity, while assuring that Generally Accepted Accounting Practices are in place. Ensures compliance with local statutory reporting.

• Respond to special financial requests and analysis and communicate potential problem areas. Conduct financial reviews/analysis as requested

• Leads the talent management and employee development processes for the accounting team. Ensures technically qualified personnel are placed in all positions and has training and development programs available. At least annually, reviews succession plans.

• Directs the annual division planning process with emphasis on installing a proactive reporting system needed to support the management decision-making process.

• Reviews and evaluates investments in all operating assets.

Qualifications:

• BS degree in accounting, finance, or economics. Advanced degree preferred.

• 7-10 years' experience in general and cost accounting area.

• Demonstrated teamwork and team building skills in producing results and meeting organizational objectives.

• Capable of assessing and developing individual and team skills and capabilities. Able to create and maintain enthusiasm for new and challenging goals. Serves as a role model by promoting new ideas and positive change.

• Thorough understanding of business and financial systems and controls, contractual terms, and regulatory requirements. Ability to control costs and effectively implement programs with impact to division-wide efforts. Highly effective and persuasive in developing and maintaining customer/internal client relationships.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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