Corporate Accounting Manager

Our client a high growth CPG is seeking a Corporate Accountant. This position is responsible for overseeing and managing the accounting operations, including periodic financial reports, maintaining a satisfactory system of accounting records, and a comprehensive set of controls and budgets that are designed to mitigate risk, enhance the accuracy of financial results, and ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and company policies. As a strong communicator, you will strengthen the accounting team by improving our operational efficiency and aiding in our continued growth.

Objectives of this Role

• Provide comprehensive financial updates to the Executive Team by evaluating, analyzing, monitoring, and reporting appropriate data points
  
• Develop, implement, and maintain financial controls and guidelines
  
• Achieve budgeting goals with proper scheduling, analysis, and corrective action
  
• Help develop and support short and long-term operational strategies
  
• Assist in evaluating and migrating to a new ERP system
  

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities

• Maintain internal control safeguards for the receipt of revenue, costs and both team and organizational budgets and actual expenditures
  
• In conjunction with the CFO, establish financial and operating benchmarks, budgets, program monitoring, and reporting standards on a bi-weekly, monthly, and annual basis
  
• Implement consistent accounting policies, practices, and procedures across all programs, upholding federal, state, and local legal standards by remaining knowledgeable about existing, new, and future legislation
  
• Support accounting team with dynamic leadership that creates an environment of trust and productivity
  
• Manage payroll and bank reconciliations
  
• In cooperation with Accounts Payable Manager, ensure all reasonable discounts are taken for accounts payable and paid in a timely manner.
  
• In cooperation with Accounts Receivable Manager, ensure timely collection from accounts and on debts.
  
• Coordinate information for external auditors for annual audits
  
• Provide reporting, support, and perform special projects as needed.
  
• Comply with local, state, and federal reporting requirements and tax filing.
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, or related field
  
• 5+ years proven accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
  
• Professional accounting certification, including CMA, CGA, or CA preferred
  
• Working knowledge of finance law and regulatory standards (GAAP)
  
• Strong understanding of treasury management and banking processes
  
• Experience with multi-currency transactions and foreign jurisdictions
  
• CPA preferred
  
• Experience working in the Consumer Goods Manufacturing Industry a plus