Sr. Accounting Manager • Turf Manufacturing • Dalton, GA • On-site • Mid-Senior Level
TenCate is a global group of market-leading companies with one common goal: pushing boundaries to create the most innovative and highest quality synthetic grass surfaces for sports and landscaping. We cover the entire value chain. From R&D and manufacturing of yarns, backing and turf systems to distribution, installation, maintenance, and recycling. We provide products that go beyond the surface, such as lighting, fences, and water collection systems, among many others. We deliver top-quality products and services to our customers and partners worldwide.
Position:
Sr. Accounting Manager: The Sr. Accounting Manager will play a key role in all accounting functions, including monthly close, financial statement production and reconciliation. This role may at times also interact closely with outside departments as needed towards gaining better understanding & explanation of financial results.
Duties & Responsibilities (not meant to be all-inclusive):
1. Oversee accounting responsibilities associated with A/P, A/R, and general accounting. Helps with the preparation of both internal and external financial statements by gathering, analyzing information, and processing journal entries consistent with our Accounting Handbook.
· Maintain and reconcile the General Ledger including month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes. Oversee the integration of financial data into the ERP system, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
2. Conduct financial analysis to identify trends, ensure reporting accounting integrity, and provide feedback and recommendations associated with accruals and balances of such.
3. Assist Controller with special projects, analysis, and initiatives as needed.
4. Occasionally, work with partnering inter-companies (i.e. Grassroots) as it relates to I/C reconciliation, invoicing, and inventory reporting.
5. Ability to be engaged in cost accounting functions such as standard development, performance review against standards, and provide insight into key drivers associated with manufacturing variances.
6. Willingness to participate in continuous improvement initiatives associated with manufacturing, reporting opportunities, and assistance to improve overall department effectiveness and financial oversight.
7. Assist in the monitoring of cash flow, banking relationships / transactions, and payment priorities.
8. Assist with year-end audit as needed to help ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
9. Help support Controller in efforts related to budget, forecasting, and working capital initiatives and planning.
10. Manages direct finance employees of the Dalton manufacturing operations including AR, AP, and general accounting roles.
11. Answers accounting and financial questions and provides support on ad hoc projects by researching and interpreting data.
Preferred Qualifications:
1. Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance with 5-7 years of accounting or financial reporting experience.
2. Manufacturing specific accounting experience is a plus (e.g., standard costing, activity-based costing).
3. Data-driven mindset to interpret, analyze and synthesize financial data into actionable recommendations.
4. Energetic self-starter with ability to work independently as well as part of diverse, cross functional, and global teams.
5. Ability to troubleshoot issues, find root causes and initiate corrective actions; execute with a sense of urgency.
6. High degree of integrity with ability to handle confidential information.
7. Microsoft Dynamics NAV experience preferred; IBM Cognos experience is a plus.
8. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
9. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and comfortable interacting with all levels of the organization.
Other:
· Compensation commensurate with experience.
· This is an on-site role. The ability to work remote on a regular basis is possible, however, regular, predictable attendance in-office is required.
· Before being hired, all new employees will be required to provide proof of authorization to work in the US via the E-Verify system.
