Our client is a global leader in the process technologies space providing engineering services and solutions to their chemical, refining and gas processing clients. They have engaged Lucas Group on thier search for an Accounting Manager.
.Accounting Manager
- Manage month-end financial close operations including – reviewing journal entries, account reconciliations, and flux analysis.
- Manage and mentor a team of direct reports.
- Identify process improvement opportunities to automate and streamline workflow and strengthen controls. Establish controls necessary to ensure that accounting execution is compliant with company policy and GAAP/IFRS.
- Lead various external audits and quarterly financials by timely submission of schedules and reporting packages and pro-active partnership with the external audit team.
- Complete complex monthly and ad-hoc reports and supporting schedules.
- Participate in critical accounting projects including internal reporting and audit readiness.
- Engage in significant interface and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
- Provide accounting research and support for non-routine
- and/or significant transactions as needed.
- Take on additional accounting tasks and dive into ad hoc projects as needed.
- Fixed asset management; purchasing timeline and strategy, sale/scrap of equipment, and capitalization of Assets as per company policy.
- Support activities such as corporate budgeting, forecasting, and KPI development.
- Lead critical initiatives such as ERP-SAP upgrades/implementation, transfer, etc.
- Develop and mentor accounting staffs to build their professional career and maximize potential
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education/Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and 15 or more years of operational accounting experience; CPA/CMA required. Epicor ERP experience highly preferred. Master’s Degree in Accounting preferred. Candidate must demonstrate through education and experience -
- Strong understanding of GAAP and IFRS accounting principles
- Experience with engineering or construction project accounting and/or manufacturing accounting preferred
- Highly detail oriented and organized in work
- Ability to meet assigned deadlines
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a customer service focus
- Ability to act and perform independently with minimal daily direction from manager to accomplish objectives
- Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees, management, and external agencies to maximize performance, creativity, problem solving, and results.
