Accounting Manager

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of cost accountants, responsible for commercial and refinery accounting.
• Provide mentoring and leadership to attract, develop and retain talent.
• Coach and build teams, support professional development, review, and assess performance and enable employees to maximize their performance.
• Lead the month-end/year-end close process for Energy in accordance with the company accounting calendar, and preparation of monthly close activities for assigned areas of responsibility.
• Direct the development and preparation of financial reports and analysis that supports accurate internal and external SEC reporting and footnote requirements for the quarterly close reporting process.
• Ensure accounting policies and procedures follow company policies and US GAAP and monitor evolving accounting guidance.
• Build, maintain, and manage a strong internal controls environment, including supporting policies, procedures, and protocol.
• Prepare precise year-end audit work papers in accordance with internal and external audit requirements.
• Serve as a business partner to leaders to provide decision support enabling the attainment of business unit objectives.
• Recommend and facilitate the implementation of continuous improvement around processes, system enhancements, and reporting capabilities.
• Champion and promote a strong safety culture and follow all safety policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Identify and communicate workplace hazards and correct or seek assistance in correcting unsafe actions or conditions.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications (required):

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Statistics, Economics, Business, Business Administration, or related field.
• 4+ years of experience in Finance and/or Accounting.
• Prior leadership experience with progressively advancing level of leadership responsibilities.

Additional Qualifications:

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong organizational skills and analytical ability.
• Proven ability to build relationships and be successful in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in MS Office suite.
• Previous experience with JDE and SAP accounting software preferred.
• Ability to work extended hours during peak times to meet business demands.