Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager – Geneva

Oversees the financial accounting functions at Geneva Pipe and Precast, including the general ledger, fixed assets, accounts payable, property taxes, and financial reporting to Corporate. Ensures SOX compliance and works closely with the external audit process, the Geneva Cost Accountant, and the Geneva Operations Manager.

• Oversee the financial accounting function, including general ledger, fixed assets, accounts payable and property taxes.
• Review journal entries, account reconciliations, and other work products completed by accounting staff.
• Coordinate the provision of precast external financial reporting information, including non‑financial statement content included in SEC and other external reports.
• Coach and develop staff, setting challenging goals, directing action to achieve goals, and motivating staff to perform at high levels.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and drive process simplification, standardization, and automation.
• Oversee the monthly financial statement close process, ensuring work is completed timely and reviewed for accuracy, with appropriate documentation.
• Research, document, and conclude on technical accounting and financial reporting issues.
• In conjunction with the Corporate Director of Financial Accounting, manage the external audit process to promptly resolve issues and complete audits.
• In conjunction with the Corporate Controls Manager, develop and maintain effective internal controls applicable to financial accounting and financial reporting.
• In conjunction with the Corporate Accounting Manager, manage intercompany transactions to provide timely reconciliations.
• Operate SOX controls, maintaining appropriate documentation.
• Develop and update accounting policies and procedures and ensure compliance.
• Participate in a wide variety of special projects, including acquisition planning and integration.
• Work collaboratively with others in the Finance Department.

• Perform other job‑related duties to meet business needs.

Responsible for the accurate and timely accounting and financial reporting for the Geneva subsidiary of a $500 million revenue public company.

• Geneva Senior Accountant
• Geneva Accounts Payable Specialist
• Geneva GL Accountant

• Types of interactions are in‑person and online discussions and meetings, phone calls, and emails.
• Interact often with other members of senior management, ensuring that the needs of the business are met and that financial information is disseminated accurately.
• Interact with outside auditors, with heavy interaction immediately following quarter and year end; ensure appropriate planning and resources for the annual financial statement audit.
• Interact with financial institutions, insurance brokers and insurance companies as necessary to provide required information.

• Broad understanding of GAAP and SEC reporting requirements; ability to research and conclude on complex accounting matters.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Collaborative approach to problem solving.
• Ability to multi‑task and prioritize.
• Keen sense of detail/accuracy and the ability to see the larger picture.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with SAP or other major enterprise‑wide applications is preferred.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting;
  Master's degree preferred.
• Prefer candidates with at least 4 years of experience in the audit practice of a Big Four accounting firm.
• Prefer candidates with at least 4 years of increasingly responsible accounting managerial experience.
• Experience with SOX controls strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in the application of GAAP; ability to research and conclude on complex accounting issues.
• Recent experience with public company financial reporting strongly preferred.

• Active C.P.A. license.

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