Job Description
Job Description
Summary : The Sr. Accounting Manager is a key leadership role responsible for leading the accounts payable, credit and collections and month-end close functions.
The role will ensure financial integrity and operational efficiency by managing key accounting operations and will be a champion of digital business transformation, leveraging technology to drive continuous improvement and innovation across the organization.
Salary Range : $120,000 - $140,000 / annually
Primary Duties :
Manage the monthly financial close process, including ensuring all costs incurred are properly recorded, reviewing journal entries, account balance reconciliations, and report preparation (including year-end financial statements)
- Oversee the management of accounts payable and credit and collections processes, providing recommendations for enhancements to optimize transaction processing and improve cash flow efficiency.
- Take ownership of the credit card processes and procedures, with a focus on continuous improvement and streamlining for efficiency and accuracy
- Enhance and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets and mitigate risks.
- Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to strengthen internal controls.
- Collaborate with internal and external auditors to ensure compliance with all financial regulations and to facilitate the timely completion of audit processes.
- Manage a broad range of projects, many of which require extensive research and analysis of internal or external data, provide recommendations to management, and implement recommendations.
- Drive continuous improvement by introducing innovative thinking and best practices to the function, including the analysis and development of new metrics and performance indicators.
- Lead and mentor accounting staff, fostering their professional development and job performance.
Other Responsibilities :
Perform other responsibilities as requested.
Qualifications :
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or equivalent, CPA required
- 8+ years’ experience in accounting, with at least 3 years of team leadership
- Experience in agriculture or manufacturing preferred
- Strong technical and analytical aptitude translating GAAP into practical business advice
- Strong interpersonal skills, including written and oral communication skills
- Comfortable dealing with ambiguity and the ability to work independently
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including D365
- Strong Attention to detail and organizational ability
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Some Travel Required