Manager, Corporate Accounting

Basic Function

To manage the Company’s accounting function and corporate accounting staff to insure reporting of financial, statistical and management information relating to business activities in accordance with the Company’s accounting policies, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and SEC regulations.

Nature and Scope

This position reports directly to the Director of Accounting Operations along with the Payroll Manager, Assistant Controller, Canadian Controller, and AP supervisor. This position directly supervises the Corporate accounting staff and senior accountants. Works closely with the Downstream Controller, who manages the accounting function of the Fabricated Rebar Divisions, 16 Mill Division Controllers and 16 Mill Accountants who manage the accounting function of the mill operations and accounting personnel.

Qualifications

• At least seven years of progressive accounting responsibilities in a multi-divisional manufacturing organization, preferably in a corporate environment;
• Proven experience in managing accounting functions;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Proficient in personal computer software and accounting systems;
• A Bachelor's or Master's Degree with a major in accounting;
• A CPA license is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages the monthly financial close process, extensively coordinates with all division controllers, information systems, tax personnel, payroll, sales, and credit/AR to effectively and efficiently close the financial systems and produce financial statements of 6 companies;
• Controls the Lawson General Ledger, Activity Management, Asset Management, Accounts Payable systems and sub-system interfaces including company structure, account maintenance, report design and maintenance;
• Controls the SAP Payroll system;
• Is responsible for departmental results to see that all phases are within acceptable standards;
• Analyzes departmental costs, financial and operating reports; develops practices and procedures to insure optimum efficiency at the lowest costs; takes prompt corrective action as necessary; makes inquiries and investigations into areas that appear to be outside acceptable standards or where financial or management accounting questions arise;
• Maintains the integrity of the Company’s balance sheet accounts through review and audit of general ledger account balances, account activity, and account reconciliations;
• Ensures the integrity of the accounts through thorough review of the performance of the company’s internal controls and completion of SOX requirements;
• Works with the Director of Accounting Operations to prepare annual business plans, annual operating budget, quarterly forecasts, requests for capital expenditure and for major repair or maintenance work;
• Provides guidance and instructions to operating management on such data preparation;
• Determines if resources are adequate to meet proposed business plan;
• Makes effective recommendations on facilities and services, including expansion or contraction of operations;
• Insures that Company policies relating to department employees are being implemented on a fair and consistent basis and that good employee relation practices are being maintained;
• Reviews the practices and procedures of subordinates administering personnel policies;
• Makes recommendations as to adequate training, transfers and promotions of employees that are in the best interest of Gerdau Ameristeel.