Accounting Manager

Siltronic / perfect silicon solutions•Portland, OR

11d

About The Position

The Accounting Manager oversees daily Accounting operations across accounts payable, accounts receivable, and the general ledger, ensuring company transactions are recorded accurately and reported to external users. The role provides guidance on IFRS accounting principles across the Finance Department and is responsible for corporate cash management, financial audits, retirement plan audits, and required government reporting. The position coordinates monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes and financial reporting, manages the quarterly reporting package for Siltronic AG, and supports tax compliance in coordination with the Tax Manager. It also leads process improvements, manages and mentors accounting employees, facilitates cross-training and continued learning, administers the company AMEX program and travel policy, and serves as the local SAP FI key user. The Accounting Manager also supports software implementations and performs analysis and special projects as assigned by the CFO.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
At least 8 years of progressive accounting experience, including extensive knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and cash management.
At least 4 years of accounting supervisory experience.
Thorough understanding of accounting principles, including IFRS, accounting procedures, and internal control concepts, with the ability to communicate them effectively.
Solid understanding of major accounting ERP systems.
Advanced Excel skills.
Knowledge of federal, state, local, and property tax compliance and reporting issues.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong leadership, training, and mentoring skills.
Demonstrated project management skills.
Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
Effective written and oral communication skills in English.
Ability to sit, stand, walk at will, communicate by telephone, and use a computer for varying amounts of time throughout the day.

Nice To Haves

CPA.
Experience supporting manufacturing and/or multinational organizations.
Financial audit and 401(k) audit management experience.
Experience with SAP S4HANA.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Power Platform.

Responsibilities

Review and analyze general ledger transactions and reconciliations, ensuring accurate and timely recording in accordance with IFRS.
Coordinate monthly, quarterly, and yearly close processes to support timely and accurate financial reporting.
Manage preparation of the quarterly reporting package (FAIR) for Siltronic AG.
Coordinate semi-annual and annual financial statement audits conducted by an outside CPA firm.
Manage annual company retirement plan audits, including 401(k) and/or pension plans, and ensure required filings are timely and accurate.
Monitor and forecast cash requirements and serve as the primary interface to banking partners.
Manage and review required government reporting for timely and accurate submission.
Work with the Tax Manager as needed to support tax compliance and reporting.
Analyze business processes, identify workflow and efficiency improvements, and implement process improvements.
Manage and mentor accounting department employees.
Evaluate areas with single-source knowledge and implement cross-training opportunities to minimize risk.
Facilitate continuous learning within the accounting department.
Administer the company AMEX credit card program and maintain the company travel policy.
Serve as the local SAP FI key user, providing support, training, documentation, and expertise for local SAP FI users.
Participate in and support software implementations as needed.
Perform analysis and special projects as assigned by the CFO.