Accounting Manager, Management Reporting

Woodstream•East Lampeter Township, PA

About The Position

Are you looking for a new opportunity to lead accurate, timely financial reporting with a high level of ownership and impact? Step into a critical role where you’ll manage the close process, oversee reconciliations, and drive process improvements that strengthen the integrity of our company’s financial foundation. At Woodstream, our values drive everything we do: Consumer is the Boss – We are committed to listening to and understanding our customers’ needs! Invent the Future – Challenge the status quo: Think boldly and creatively! Execution is Everything – We are committed to deliver with excellence, speed, and accuracy. Collaborate Confidently – We trust, respect, and empower each other to win together. Play to Win – We’re bold, ambitious, and relentless in our pursuit of success. The Accounting Manager, Management Reporting, plays a vital role in ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of accounting processes within Woodstream. Reporting to the Controller, this role is responsible for Accurate preparation of the monthly and quarterly financial results and reporting in accordance with accounting guidelines and ensuring quality and timely preparation of the Management P&L. Coordinating and reviewing journal entries, reconciliations, month-end and year-end close processes across the Finance Team. Identifying and capturing opportunities to speed the period close, and improve Balance Sheet reconciliation. By maintaining compliance with financial regulations and driving process improvements, the Accounting Coordinator contributes to the overall integrity of the company’s financial reporting.

Requirements

Minimum of 7+ years of experience in accounting or related finance roles.
Strong knowledge of general accounting principles and reconciliation processes.
Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and advanced Excel skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
SAP Expertise: Systems knowledge to effectively perform Administrator tasks and support system improvements and de-bugging.
Journal Entry Expertise: Accurately prepare and post journal entries for financial reporting.
Reconciliation Skills: Ensure the accuracy and completeness of general ledger account reconciliations.
Interpersonal Skills: Ensure timely and high-quality monthly reports while setting expectations for the finance team.
Documentation Skills: Maintain clear and accurate records of financial transactions and processes.
Process Optimization: Identify and implement improvements to enhance accounting workflows.
Compliance Management: Ensure adherence to financial regulations and internal controls.

Responsibilities

Accurate preparation of the monthly and quarterly financial results in accordance w/ accounting guidelines.
Coordinate all the steps of the process for faster period close processes.
Period close coordination: Management P&L - short term assets and liabilities reconciliation
Support Operations team with key closing transactions across sourcing and manufacturing areas.
Prepare and post journal entries to ensure accurate month-end and year-end closings. Including Cap Variance, and Consolidation entries, keeping track of inventory turns.
Tracks and performs all Add-back reconciliation and journal entries, ensuring clarity in adjustments and alignment with financial reporting standards and bank debt agreement.
Ensures timely and accurate reconciliation of Short-Term Assets and Liabilities by the finance team and investigate discrepancies to ensure accuracy.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide financial data and analysis as required.
Ensure all financial transactions comply with internal controls and external regulations.
Support audits by preparing necessary documentation and addressing auditor inquiries.
Monitor compliance with company policies and procedures.
Act as SAP Key Controls Owner, Finance Administrator, and CoA Master Data Owner.
Validate Trial Balance for loading into One Stream.
Collaborate with IT to maintain, open, and close periods, and perform annual roll-over in SAP.
Identify opportunities to streamline SAP-related accounting workflows and reduce manual effort.
Provide training and support to team members on SAP tools and processes.

Benefits

401k with Company Match, eligible on First Day of Employment
Health, Dental & Vision Insurance Effective on First Day of Employment
Access to Company Paid Penn Medicine Health Clinics
Company General Bonus Program
Company Paid Parental Leave
Adoption Assistance
Company Paid Basic Life & Disability Insurance
Accident, Critical Illness, & Hospital Insurance Options
Company Paid ID Theft
Legal Assistance Plan Options
Paid Vacation and Holidays
Pet Insurance
Stable, growing working environment with a history of 150 years of doing business.
Opportunity to advance within the company.