Financial Reporting Accountant

About the role

The Financial Reporting Accountant plays a key role in the organization and ensures the delivery of accurate and timely financial reporting on a monthly/annual basis. Working closely with other Finance Department team‑members, the role directly collaborates with the Financial Controller to ensure accounting records are complete and accurate. Internal customers include the Financial Controller (direct report), VP of Finance, Sales Department, Cost Accounting, Treasury, and other departments; external customers include dealers, service organizations used by the company, and banks. Position located in West Bend, WI.

Responsibilities

• Timely preparation of 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.
• Complete Intergroup reconciliations for the month-end close and coordinate with other entities if any discrepancies are found.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations for other assigned accounts.
• Work cross functionally with other finance departments on joint projects.
• Analyze and account for expense reports in accordance with company policy and ensure compliance by employees.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

CPA with public accounting or manufacturing company experience is preferred, but not required.

Understanding of accounting concepts for both US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) as well as International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS); familiarity with the differences between US GAAP and IFRS.

Previous experience in accounting for a company with a foreign parent company is preferred.

Skills

• Knowledge of ERP systems and Consolidation software.
• Problem Solving – Ability to identify problems and work with the Controller and other colleagues to provide specific solutions that resolve the problem.
• Attention to Detail – Ability to thoroughly analyze and identify outliers or errors in data sets.
• Analytical Skills – Ability to apply problem-solving methods and analyses to address business questions.

Qualifications

A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required.

Minimum 2-3 years of work experience in the accounting/finance department; preferably a manufacturing entity experience.

Pay

Base Salary Range between $60,000 – $80,000 per year, plus a potential quarterly bonus based on performance metrics (actual pay determined by experience level, skills, qualifications & work location).

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits program including Medical/Dental/Vision, a matching 401k, tuition reimbursement, volunteer program, wellness activities, employee and family activities throughout the year and more.

Schedule

Hybrid position – opportunity to work remotely up to 2 days/week after onboarding; travel typically not required.