Accounting Manager - St Louis, United States - Accounting Career Consultants & HR Career Consultants

Description

This position will play a key role in a highly successful division of an iconic company headquartered here in the St.

Diverse leadership position reporting to the Division CFO that combines top tier benefits with the stability of a 100+ year old company that continues to grow.

• Provide financial and analytical support and serve as a key business partner and advisor to the Division CFO, Plant GM and staff.
• Support continuous improvement efforts and drive actions with leadership
• Prepare, analyze, and present financial results in comparison to the annual business plan and periodic forecasting scenarios. Initiate and implement timely corrective action with plant leadership to capitalize on opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and measure key financial performance indicators.
• Monitor and evaluate monthly spending and absorption levels to meet overall company goals.
• Lead monthly forecasting and annual budgeting process at the plant level.
• Coordinate and support internal, external, and SOX audits, while participating in the audit reviews to ensure no material audit adjustments or material internal control weaknesses are noted.
• Assist in planning, developing, and coordinating implementation of financial accounting systems. Formulate user plans that support Plant and Division objectives and coordinate activities with Information Technology.
• Effectively and professionally, represent the plant in Corporate and government reporting matters.
• Provide leadership and develop department staff while maintaining cost control.
• Responsible for ensuring internal controls are adequate around the Reporting Cycle, G/L maintenance, JE control,
• Account Reconciliation, User Privileges, Period-Open/Close and Risk Management Assessment.
• Review and evaluate proposed capital investments.
• Ensure work is in compliance with company policies and professional standards.

• Bachelors in Accounting or Finance required (MBA and/or CPA is a plus)
• 8-10+ years accounting experience in public accounting or manufacturing
• 4+ years managerial/supervisory experience
• Larger scale ERP experience preferred
• Good leadership and project management skills
• Strong presentation skills and ability to work well in team environment