Accounting Manager

Job Description:

Summary :

The Accounting Manager will report to the Fluids NA Division Controller and be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the accounting department (AR, AP, Internal Controls, and General Ledger), monitoring and analyzing accounting data to produce financial statements in accordance with US GAAP compliance with financial policies. Based out of the Division Headquarters in Tucker, GA.

Essential Duties :

The Accounting Manager will delegate, supervise, and participate in accounting department tasks, oversee the recording, tracking, and reporting of financial information, hire, train, and motivate accounting staff members, develop and implement department controls and procedures, and ensure that the department operates efficiently without sacrificing accuracy.

• Financial Reporting and Controls
  • Provides financial support to the operations and innovation teams, including cost trends, cost improvement opportunities, and profitability analysis of products, suppliers, programs, and special projects
  • Maintains adequate internal controls to ensure the accuracy of financials and achieve "Exceeds Expectation" audit rating
  • Completes/reviews month-end journal entries, reconciles balance sheet accounts, analyzes variances, and completes bridge schedules and price/cost analyses
  • Works with cross-functional teams to develop and proactively improve KPIs
  • Enforce governance, control, and compliance with company policies and procedures
• Financial Planning
  • Be involved in the Outlooking process
  • Assist with Annual Operating Plan and Long Range Plan financial modeling
  • Standardize and streamline processes to ensure accurate and timely reporting
  • Partner with capex owners to ensure payback and ROI are accurately predicted and achieved post-project execution
• People, Leadership, and Talent Development
  • Utilize the ITW Talent Management process to assess, improve, and manage talent to ensure the continuity of financial talent, to ensure a diverse, high-performing organization
  • Use personal influence skills rather than positional power to persuade others and gain support.
  • Monitor and analyze department work to develop more efficient procedures and the use of resources while maintaining a high level of accuracy.

Education - Experience - Other Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree in Accounting is required. MBA a plus, CPA preferred.
• 5+ years of demonstrated experience in Management Accounting
• 2+ years in a manufacturing environment, including cost accounting
• Strong understanding of financial statements and knowledge of accounting principles and practices
• High level of efficiency and accuracy
• Attention to detail and the ability to analyze large amounts of data
• Willingness to comply with local, state, federal, and company regulations
• Transactional analysis and modeling skills.
• Demonstrated talent development and management of others.
• Experience successfully partnering and influencing mid-level leadership.
• Experience implementing and working with information technology and ERP systems is a plus.
• Excellent communication, written and presentation skills, and the ability to work in a diverse and multicultural environment are essential.
• Ability to shift priorities, demands, and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities.