Senior Financial Reporting Accountant

Senior Financial Reporting Accountant Job  Date 5 March 2026 Job Family
* Finance Type of contract
* Permanent
* Permanent Why work for Manitou Group? Manitou is purposefully committed to you, its people. Based on a "One United Team" focus, we internationally cultivate our purpose-driven and agile work environment. As an equal opportunity employer, we cultivate, build and elevate our more than 6000 employees and their diversity across more than 30 countries we operate in. There are 6 main plants with locations in France, the USA, India, Italy and more than 30 subsidiaries all around the world.

Are you looking for a new opportunity? Join us to be part of our continuous success. GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY:
Work within the scope of Manitou North America finance department to help maintain and process accurate accounting records and financial statements. This high visibility position will report directly to the Financial Controller and have frequent interactions with the VP of Finance of North America. Position will collaborate across job functions, departments, and internationally to perform daily/monthly financial accounting and reporting duties.

Candidates will have a chance to work on high visibility projects and propose/execute process improvements for the department.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Prepare monthly/annual internal financial reporting packages for the Manitou North America entities following the Manitou Group Financial Guidelines.
* Analyze and report financial trends through analysis of financial statements and research the root cause of the trend.
* Assist in the coordination of annual financial audits/reviews.
* Work with the Controller and VP of Finance to coordinate and execute accounting policies.
* Serve as a point of contact for Group Consolidation to inquire about North America financial balances.
* Research new US GAAP and IFRS accounting literature and be a department knowledge resource.
* Analyze monthly financial data including budget to actual variances to identify opportunity, risks and other issues.
* Help establish new procedures to continually improve and reduce closing cycles.
* Contribute to the preparation of the annual budget and forecasting.
* Mentor junior analysts to help upscale their knowledge.

EXPERIENCE:

* A minimum of four years public accounting experience including multi-entity consolidations and exposure to IFRS reporting.
* Public and Private accounting experience is preferred.
* Must be self-motivated with ability to work independently and in a team environment.
* Good oral and written communication skills are necessary.
* Must have excellent attention to detail, strong analytical and organizational skills.
* Possess ability to work well under tight time frames.
* Possess working knowledge of Google Suite products.
* M3 ERP system experience and/or experience with Tagetik consolidation software is a plus. EXPERTISE:
* Financial Reporting and General Accounting experience for a manufacturing entity.
* Candidates must be detail-oriented and be prepared to find the root cause of issues and propose solutions.
* Experience in Google Suite, Tagetik, M3 ERP are a plus

EDUCATION:

* Bachelor's Degree in Accounting is required with Masters preferred
* CPA or CPA candidate preferred INTERNAL & EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS:
* Internal customers include Controller (direct report), VP of Finance, Sales Department, Cost Accounting, Treasury and other departments within the company.
* External customers include dealers, service organizations used by the company, and banks. LOCALIZATION AND TRAVEL EXPECTED:
* This position is located in West Bend, WI.
* Travel is not usual but may be required in rare circumstances What does MANITOU Group offer? Above local legal requirements, of course
* Base Salary: $75,000 - $125,000

* Work location:

West Bend, WI
* Travel Requirements: