Responsibilities: The Accounting Manager will be responsible for heavily influencing the month-end close, reporting, and audit processes for the Culligan Retail North America BU. This includes heavy coordination with other accounting team members, completion of all necessary journal entries, review of financial statements, assisting with internal/external audit requests, maintenance of a strong internal control structure and variance analysis to ensure that the needs of key business partners are met.

Specific Job Functions:

• Facilitate the month-end close process, which includes, but is not limited to:
  
  • Posting, documenting, and reviewing journal entries within a 4-day close in accordance with US GAAP
  • Ensuring completion & adequate review of all account reconciliations in Blackline
  • Assisting in supplemental reporting required by the Corporate Controller’s group
  • Confirming intercompany balances are reconciled on a timely basis
  • Collaborating with key operations personnel throughout the organization
  • Preparation & distribution of monthly management reports and financial statements
  • Ensuring all necessary accruals are made in accordance with company policy & US GAAP
  • Oversight of banking, receivables and payables transactions
  • Coordinating with Corporate Tax group to address property and sales tax matters
• Assist in the forecasting and annual budget process
• Drive financial reporting standardization in accordance with Corporate accounting policies & procedures
• Assist in development of accounting policies and procedures
• Deliver on special projects and ad-hoc tasks as assigned
• Champion strengthening of internal controls and drive towards Sarbanes-Oxley compliance locally
• Provide supporting data for quarterly and annual audits

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree (B.S.) in Accounting from a four-year college or university and four years of progressive accounting experience in a manufacturing/distribution environment
• Proven ability to influence a team in a results-oriented culture
• Proficiency in MS Office products – Intermediate to Advanced knowledge of MS Excel
• Strong attention to detail & Ability to communicate complex accounting topics to non-accounting teams
• Ability to work cross functionally
• Ability to adapt in fast-paced environments
• Experience with SAGE, Blackline, and HFM a plus
• CPA designation & licensure preferred

Competencies:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies in this position.

Resourcefulness                    Customer Focus                                        Team Player

Passion                                   Integrity                                                 Organizational/Planning

Communication                     Self-Awareness                                         Energy

Analytical                                  Judgement/Decision Making                Detail Oriented

Target Salary Range: $110,000 - $140,000 per year plus bonus. Exact pay will be based on factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, level, geographic location, and business and organizational needs. Full-time positions are eligible for competitive benefits, including paid time off, health, dental, vision, life, disability benefits and 401(k).