Supervisor, Accounting

Job Description

Job Description

Supervisor, Accounting

Some telecommuting flexibility with ability to work from home 1 day per week but requires to physically be in Indianapolis, IN office.

Responsible for developing, maintaining accounting principles, practices and procedures to ensure accurate / timely financial statements in accordance w / international accounting rules for subsidiaries in Latin America. Work with global accounting support positions to ensure work properly allocated & completed timely. This position addresses tight deadlines & multitude of accounting activities including general ledger preparation, financial reporting, year-end review preparation and support of budget & forecast activities. Contact with senior-level Management and company’s Owners and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), which requires communication skills both written and verbal. Supervision of 3 accountants and 2 billing and posting clerks.

Responsibilities include :

• Obtain and maintain thorough understanding of the financial reporting & general ledger structure;
• Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close;
• Ensure timely reporting of all monthly financial information;
• Assist CFO in the banking requirements;
• Support budget & forecasting activities;
• Collaborate with other department Supervisors to support overall department goals & objectives;
• Monitor / analyze department work to develop more efficient procedures & resource use while maintaining high level of accuracy;
• Advise staff regarding handling of non-routine reporting transactions;
• Respond to inquiries from CEO, CFO, and other company wide Managers regarding financial results, special reporting requests;
• Work with CFO to ensure clean and timely year-end review;
• Supervise international accounting staff to ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met;
• Assist in development / implementation of new procedures and features to enhance workflow of department;
• Provide training to new and existing staff as needed.

Requires : Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Accounting, or related field and 3 years of experience in Accounting, auditing or related experience.

Position also requires :