Accounting Manager

The Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing and directing GL accounting functions, including day-to-day financial accounting related to the Company’s various domestic and international operations. They are to challenge existing paradigms and be a change leader.

This role is highly visible and requires strong communication, analytical, and decision-making skills. The Accounting Manager will build a high performing team with strong employee engagement, and work cross-functionally with other departments to increase financial reporting accuracy.  They will be the champion for the improvement and maintenance of internal control policies and operating procedures and will work closely with an outsourced tax function.
This position does work onsite and must live local to Lavergne, TN.

Key Responsibilities  

• Provide leadership to month end close process for multiple locations with a focus on accuracy as well as efficiency and continuous improvement. Review, approve, and drive improvements in balance sheet reconciliations and ownership for balance sheet consolidation, analysis, and reporting.
• Foster and advance a strong compliance environment in accord with industry best practices, adhering to GAAP and corporate policies.
  • Provide leadership to and support annual audit.
  • Improve and simplify standard work and policy documentation. Initiate regular communication company-wide on compliance procedures, risks, and opportunities. Direct ongoing company-wide training requirements and lead internal audits for higher risk areas.
  • Coordinate periodic balance sheet reviews for different entities.
• Coordinate outsourced tax function, working closely with third party providers, providing necessary information on time in support of period returns, analysis of short- & long-term business decisions, and reduction in taxes and cost of the function.
• Lead or assist with other assigned duties, including serving as the primary insurance point of contact, supporting valuation processes as needed, and participating in M&A diligence and integration work as needed. Partner with others in rollout of new accounting and financial systems, processes, and technology

Background and Skill

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required. Master’s degree or CPA/CMA a plus.
• Strong understanding and knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) is required.
• A minimum of 7 years accounting experience ideally gained through increasingly responsible management positions and minimum of 2 years recent experience in a lead financial role with direct reports.
• Public accounting experience and working knowledge of tax compliance a plus.
• Involvement in an ERP conversion project a plus.
• Manufacturing and lean experience a plus
• Private Equity experience a plus
• Has worked in a KPI/Metric driven environment
• Advanced Excel skills required.

***Please note that we are not accepting inquiries or submissions from outside staffing or recruiting agencies for this position.***

The Coats Company is an equal opportunity employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and other characteristics protected by law.

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