Accounting Manager

Description We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to join our team in Claremont, North Carolina. In this role, you will oversee key financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting, while ensuring compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley regulations. This position provides an excellent opportunity to lead a dynamic team and drive improvements in financial processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage the month-end close process, including preparing journal entries, analyzing variances, and generating detailed reports.

• Develop and adjust monthly forecasts to account for changes in key areas such as raw materials, labor costs, and operational expenses.

• Lead the preparation of the annual budget, collaborating with operations to identify year-over-year improvements.

• Publish weekly and monthly reports on order receipts, shipments, and labor metrics for operational and leadership teams.

• Resolve discrepancies in accounts payable by working closely with the shared services team and managing aged payables.

• Conduct ad hoc financial analyses to support both operations and corporate finance teams.

• Oversee inventory accounting, including producing valuation reports, reconciling discrepancies, and monitoring compliance with cycle count programs.

• Identify and manage excess and obsolete inventory, coordinating disposal efforts with relevant departments.

• Ensure Sarbanes-Oxley compliance by maintaining documentation, coordinating audits, and recommending improvements to key controls.

• Provide mentorship and training to a small team of associates to foster growth and development. Requirements - Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.

• A minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including expertise in month-end close, forecasting, budgeting, and compliance.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and advanced functions such as SUMIFS and LOOKUP.

• Familiarity with Microsoft PowerPoint and the ability to create and edit detailed presentations.

• Experience working with financial systems such as Oracle, Dynamics 365, or Essbase.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively to resolve issues.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure while maintaining a high level of accuracy and urgency.

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