General Accounting Manager

About the role

Responsible for managing day-to-day general accounting activities of the division, including general accounting, accruals, financial reporting, and general ledger activity. Interfaces between all departments of the division, divisional headquarters, and the corporate office. Directs financial activities of the organization.

Essential duties and responsibilities

• Responsible for all financial accounting activity performed on the business system including the impact of transactions, month-end and year-end closings, maintenance of master file databases including G/L, A/P, Treasury and A/R
• Responsible for operational financial reporting of NAFTA business units including monthly HFM financial reporting
• Analyze monthly financial results
• Responsible for general ledger account analysis of all accounts including various accruals, prepaid and expense accounts
• Responsible for preparation and approval of monthly and quarterly SOX control documentation
• Responsible for annual allocation of management fees across the region
• Coordinate with tax department on monthly and ad hoc data requests
• Preparation of month-end journal entries
• Assist in fulfillment of annual SOX and Financial audit requests (internal and external audits)
• Assist in monthly analysis of operating expenses versus budgets
• Assist in development of quarterly forecast and annual budget
• Initiate payments of various commissions and rebates on monthly basis or as needed
• Proficient performance as Super Key User in JDE for the G/L module
• Follows all food safety procedures and practices
• Assist in other projects as assigned

Supervisory responsibilities

This position will have three direct reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; or five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• CPA and/or MBA preferred

Required competencies

• High degree of integrity
• Strong communication and organizational skills to effectively interact with all levels of management
• Knowledge of finance and accounting principles, such as GAAP and internal control / SOX
• Knowledge of and ability to apply business management principles including strategic planning, personnel management and development, and departmental budgeting
• Strong analytical, problem solving and deductive reasoning skills
• Ability to identify and analyze relevant information to draw conclusions and make informed judgments
• Ability to develop systems and methods of operation to ensure proper financial reporting
• Time management skills including ability to prioritize and organize work to maximize efficiency
• Knowledge of personnel management principles, including performance management and coaching
• Strong computer spreadsheet modeling and word processing skills (i.e., MS Office)
• Demonstrates initiative with attention to detail, high computer aptitude, and inquisitiveness
• Language skills: ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; ability to write routine reports and correspondence; ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees
• Mathematical skills: ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry; ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
• Reasoning ability: ability to solve practical problems and deal with variety of concrete variables where limited standardization exists; ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Computer skills: knowledge of JDE Accounting software; Internet software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software

Physical demands and work environment

While performing duties, employee is regularly required to talk or hear, frequently required to sit, and occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Ability to travel approximately 10% of the time. Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.