Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager

The Accounting Manager assists the Controller with analysis, preparation, and reporting of company financial data, including forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis while participating and supporting Continuous Improvement Initiatives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain and monitor standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory valuation process
• Manage fixed asset accounting, including capitalization, depreciation, disposals, and physical inventory tracking
• Prepare, review, and approve journal entries; actively participate in the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes in compliance with company policies
• Supervise, train, and mentor accounts payable team, ensuring timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices; assist with managing vendor relationships
• Oversee the weekly payment selection process
• Performs analysis of financial data as assigned and reviews with Controller.
• Prepare wire transfer requests and intercompany payables transactions.
• Collaborate with monthly forecast, annual operating plan and year end close and reporting.
• Oversees monthly and annual SOX documentation requirements. Insures complete reviews and compliance.
• Support inventory cycle counting program by monitoring and reporting accuracy and tracking of required counts to 100% completion.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal controls; support external and internal audits by preparing schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation
• Compile periodic reports from information calculated or obtained from the CMCO Business System. Including but not limited to shipments, productivity, and departmental expenses.
• Acts as financial representative in Controller's absence or as assigned.
• Assist with Plant accounting at facility in Brighton, MI some travel required.
• Assist Controller with supervision of accounting team as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Competencies, and Abilities

Required Qualifications

About Columbus McKinnon : Columbus McKinnon is a leading worldwide designer, manufacturer and marketer of intelligent motion solutions that move the world forward and improve lives by efficiently and ergonomically moving, lifting, positioning and securing materials. Key products include hoists, crane components, precision conveyor systems, rigging tools, light rail workstations and digital power and motion control systems. We are focused on commercial and industrial applications that require the safety and quality provided by our superior design and engineering know-how. Columbus McKinnon is a publicly traded company that has been in business for almost 150 years proud of our heritage, where we come from, and where we're going. As Columbus McKinnon grows globally, so does our need for driven and inspired employees. Join our winning team!

Columbus McKinnon Corporation promotes a diverse and inclusive workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other Federal or State legally-protected classes. We also value the safety of all associates and work hard to maintain a Drug Free Workplace.

Nearest Major Market : Waukesha Nearest Secondary Market : Milwaukee