Description
Responsibilities:
The Accounting Manager will be responsible for heavily influencing the month-end close, reporting, and audit processes for the Culligan Retail North America BU. This includes heavy coordination with other accounting team members, completion of all necessary journal entries, review of financial statements, assisting with internal/external audit requests, maintenance of a strong internal control structure and variance analysis to ensure that the needs of key business partners are met.
Specific Job Functions:
Facilitate the month-end close process, which includes, but is not limited to:
Posting, documenting, and reviewing journal entries within a 4-day close in accordance with US GAAP
Ensuring completion & adequate review of all account reconciliations in Blackline
Assisting in supplemental reporting required by the Corporate Controller’s group
Confirming intercompany balances are reconciled on a timely basis
Collaborating with key operations personnel throughout the organization
Preparation & distribution of monthly management reports and financial statements
Ensuring all necessary accruals are made in accordance with company policy & US GAAP
Oversight of banking, receivables and payables transactions
Coordinating with Corporate Tax group to address property and sales tax matters
Assist in the forecasting and annual budget process
Drive financial reporting standardization in accordance with Corporate accounting policies & procedures
Assist in development of accounting policies and procedures
Deliver on special projects and ad-hoc tasks as assigned
Champion strengthening of internal controls and drive towards Sarbanes-Oxley compliance locally
Provide supporting data for quarterly and annual audits
Job Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree (B.S.) in Accounting from a four-year college or university and four years of progressive accounting experience in a manufacturing/distribution environment
Proven ability to influence a team in a results-oriented culture
Proficiency in MS Office products – Intermediate to Advanced knowledge of MS Excel
Strong attention to detail & Ability to communicate complex accounting topics to non-accounting teams
Ability to work cross functionally
Ability to adapt in fast-paced environments
Experience with SAGE, Blackline, and HFM a plus
CPA designation & licensure preferred
Competencies:
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies in this position.
Resourcefulness Customer Focus Team Player
Passion Integrity Organizational/Planning
Communication Self-Awareness Energy
Analytical Judgement/Decision Making Detail Oriented
Target Salary Range: $110,000 - $140,000 per year plus bonus. Exact pay will be based on factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, level, geographic location, and business and organizational needs. Full-time positions are eligible for competitive benefits, including paid time off, health, dental, vision, life, disability benefits and 401(k).