Sr. Manager Accounting and Financial Reporting

Maximize your potential, own your impact. We are Charter Next Generation (CNG). We are curious. We are courageous. We are competitive. We are North America's leading independent producer of high-performance, specialty film, and flexible packaging solutions for a greener tomorrow. Join us and our 2,000+ employee-owners now as we passionately pursue sustainable solutions to create a better world.

This career opportunity is located at our CNG Head Quarters in Chicago, IL

What we offer - Our hardworking team deserves benefits that work for them:

Total Rewards:

• Significant earning potential in year 1
• Progressive pay with skills development
• Additional earnings through employee ownership program
• Benefits day 1
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401k with 5% company match at 90 days of employment
• Vacation upon day of hire

People & Culture:

• Sustainability leader
• Innovative & dynamic environment
• Safety & quality driven
• Purpose-driven & Values-based
• Community partners
• Earth stewardship

Compensation:

• Year-end bonus opportunities

As a Sr. Manager Accounting and Financial Reporting your responsibilities will be:

Financial Reporting:

• Assist with processes that ensure a timely and accurate month close.
• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with GAAP.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, providing actionable insights to leadership.
• Support the financial integration of acquired businesses.
• Prepare of reporting for debt covenant compliance and other financing requirements.
• Prepare or review information for management and board reporting.

Budgeting and Forecasting:

• Collaborate on the preparation of budgets and forecasts.
• Provide variance analysis and actionable insights to guide decision-making.
• Collaborate with operational teams to ensure seamless management reporting.

Accounting Operations:

• Assist in overseeing various accounting processes including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger management.
• Ensure reconciliations and financial controls are accurate and effective.
• Support fixed asset management, including tracking, depreciation, and reporting.

Internal Controls and Compliance:

• Lead the process of developing and maintaining a robust internal control systems process.
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and improve efficiency.

Team Leadership and Support:

• Mentor and support accounting staff, promoting a culture of excellence and collaboration.
• Serve as a key point of contact between finance and other departments to ensure cohesive operations.

A strong Sr. Manager Accounting and Financial Reporting will possess:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance and CPA.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience with managing general ledger, GAAP accounting, monthly close process, producing financial statements, cash management, budgeting, tax filings, and management of an accounting team.
• Mastery of GAAP standards and GAAP-compliant financial reporting.
• Experience leading quarterly and annual audits as a preparer.
• Audit experience within a public accounting firm plus career progression of accounting positions within a company (i.e., Staff Accountant, Senior Accountant, Accounting Manager, etc.) with increasing leadership responsibilities is strongly desired.
• Experience with private-equity backed companies a plus.
• This individual must be a senior leader who is a change agent and driver of innovation, willing to challenge the status quo from both an operational and team perspective.
• Advanced Microsoft Office Excel skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to partner across the business to ensure our systems and processes are running smoothly.
• Strong attention to details and critical thinking skills.
• Experience with OneStream or similar ERPs a plus but not required.
• Experience in a manufacturing business.

Safety at CNG:

• Ensure that safety and health concerns are given primary consideration in all activities
• Follows company guidelines and actively participates in all safety processes
• Carry out job/area specific housekeeping duties and maintain a high standard of professionalism
• Look for, report, and correct any near misses/unsafe conditions or behaviors as soon as possible
• Identify needed changes and make recommendations - find a better way

Physical Work and Work Environment:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Team members are also required to frequently talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Are our values a match for you?

• Committed - We act with integrity and respect for one another.
• Collaborative - We are better when we work together.
• Caring - We strive to be socially conscious in all we do.
• Courageous - We take risks to achieve better outcomes.
• Curious - We encourage new thinking to reimagine what's possible.
• Competitive - We play to win.

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If so, we can offer you an exciting career opportunity. We look forward to receiving your application and resume. Become part of our CNG team today!

Equal Employment Opportunity: Hiring and advancement are based on job-related requirements and on an individual's qualifications to perform a job. All aspects of employment are carried out free of discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disabilities, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression or any unlawful criterion, existing under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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