Accounting Manager

Kaiser Aluminum is known around the world for its superior quality. Our secret is what we put into it-innovative thinking, industry-leading reliability, and a world-class commitment to customer service. In short, the same qualities we look for in our people. We are looking for Accounting Manager to join Kaiser Aluminum's extrusion and tubular operation in Bellwood Virginia!

The Accounting Manager is responsible for maintaining the accounting processes and controls needed to report financial results in a public reporting entity. The Accounting Manager will ensure timely preparation of financial reports, accurate cost accounting practices, and internal control & compliance ("SOX") of all applicable accounting, inventory and procurement processes for the facility.

What you will work on:

• Accounting activities including revenue recognition, inventory, and fixed asset accounting under US GAAP and SEC regulations.
• Maintaining and improving the accounting systems, processes, and internal controls necessary to accurately and efficiently report financial results.
• Act as a key leader in change management within the accounting organization; identifying ways to streamline processes and implement "best practices."
• Ensure compliance with internal controls ("SOX") as related to accounting processes, including but not limited to revenue recognition, monthly close, procurement and inventory accounting.
• Proactively plan, organize and prioritize risk management involved in financial, internal control, tax, and bank audits.
• Partnering with operations and sales teams; ability to translate business needs into actionable accounting initiatives.
• Partnering with Plant Controller to develop, implement and execute accounting processes as required to meet facility and corporate objectives.

What you will bring to the role:

A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and education in Accounting, Finance, Business Management or related business field is required for this position. CPA and/or CMA a plus.

• Three (3) years experience with manufacturing accounting functions:
• US GAAP revenue recognition, inventory & standard costing, and fixed asset accounting strongly preferred.
• Understanding of accounting transactional systems and cost accounting principles.
• Experience with manufacturing ERP systems preferred. Implementation experience a plus.
• Strong Excel skill. Ability to work with data extract tools such as Hubble, Alteryx, etc. a plus.
• Prior exposure to internal controls and compliance (SOX).
• Experience with standard cost environments in manufacturing.
• Prior exposure to a process industry and in-depth inventory LIFO calculations is a plus.
• Professional and positive attitude in dealing with all organizational stakeholders and work teams, including those working under a collective bargaining agreement.
• Be dependable and available to accommodate monthly and quarterly accounting close cycles and timeline.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including Excel modeling.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Be energetic, disciplined, and focused on team-building operational organization.
• Have well-developed interpersonal and business partnering skills, with the ability to quickly adapt to, be accepted by, and interrelate with the organization at all levels.
• Have high interpersonal, communication, and management skills and the ability to make quick decisions.
• Be self-motivated, self-learning, and willing to educate themselves and others in a changing environment.

PERFORMANCE FACTORS

• Attendance and Dependability: The employee can be depended on to report to work at the scheduled time and is seldom absent from work. The employee can be relied upon to complete work promptly, accurately, and thoroughly and is conscientious about assignments.
• Communication and Contact: The employee communicates effectively verbally and in writing with superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the Company.
• Relationships with Others: The employee works effectively and relates well with others at all levels of the organization, both internally and externally. The employee exhibits a professional manner in dealing with others and works to maintain constructive working relationships.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Approximately 90% of the job function is performed in an office setting requiring normal safety precautions. 10% of the job function is required in the plant. There is exposure to operating machinery and a manufacturing environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• This position requires performing tasks on a computer.
• There will be periods of walking and standing.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and climb or balance.
• The employee is occasionally required to reach with arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk and hear.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

No third-party candidate submissions are being accepted at this time for this opening.

About Kaiser Aluminum: Talented people join our team because we are a company passionate about environmental sustainability, employee growth, contributing back to our communities and championing a diverse and inclusive culture. We are strongly committed to expanding inclusion, equity, and diversity -- how we hire, develop, and inspire our diverse team members that reflect and relate to the increasingly multicultural community.