Job Title: Accounting Manager
Garden City, NY, US, 11530
The Accounting Manager is a key member of the accounting staff, reporting directly to the DVP Business Unit Controller. Responsible for various general Accounting functions and preparation of consolidated division reports for Corporate. Provides financial support & analysis to the Hughes-Treitler Business Unit. Responsible for Revenue Recognition Procedures, overseeing Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll. ASC606, General Ledger, Month End Close, Lease Accounting, Financial Statements.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage the month-end process for financial statements and cash flow for the Business Unit – including streamlining the reporting cycle.
- The Assistant business Unit Controller has the task of making sure there are no errors on the company’s financial statements for the Business Unit.
- In addition, active participation is required in the budget and forecasting process, and the management of working capital.
- Supporting the Business Unit team in generating accurate weekly forecasts, budgets, metrics, KPI’s and a focus on cost management is essential.
- Assist with the implementation of new accounting standards and manage training program for departmental personnel.
- Reviews workflow to ensure that all accounting transactions are processed accurately and in compliance with industry standards.
- Coordinates the activities of multiple functions involved in the preparation of Business Unit forecasts, budgeting, and reviewing manufacturing performance.
- Established budgetary control systems and monitors compliance to budget and monthly forecasts.
- Work with Production on KPI’s and Engineering on VA/VE to provide monthly reports.
- Review excess & obsolete inventory on a quarterly basis – communicate to senior management any changes in reserved required.
- Preparation of financial statements and generate summary reports.
- Complete balance sheet flux analysis & bring issues to management attention during close.
- Handles personally or supervises general ledger reconciliations.
- Ensures compliance with all internal controls.
- Assists VP Business Unit Controller with a variety of tasks as needed.
- Reconciles trial balances to corporate office financials.
- Has a good knowledge of GAAP and financial accounting standards.
- Hyperion Enterprise and Oracle experience a plus
- Understanding of ASC 606 Revenue Recognition
- SOX internal control assessments (Section 404) experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel required.
- Ability to understand manufacturing environment and associated financial processes.
- Possesses strong leadership, supervisory and management abilities.
- Has excellent critical thinking as well as analytical skills.
- Exhibits strong computer skills and demonstrates extensive knowledge of financial software programs.
- This role interacts with all levels of management throughout the company.
- On a regular basis will be coordinating information between the facility and executives which requires excellent communication skills.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor's Degree (BA) in Accounting, Finance, or related field required. Master’s Degree and/or CPA preferred
- Six to eight years relevant accounting experience
- Experience in Manufacturing
- Background with cost accounting and ASC606 Revenue Recognition
- Ability to be a strong proactive Business Partner to the DVP Business Manager
*Due to contracts with the United States Government, the candidate must be either a US Citizen or Green card holder
Nearest Major Market: Long Island
Nearest Secondary Market: New York City