Accounting Manager

James Hardie•Eagan, MN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Accounting Manager will lead all core accounting and financial reporting activities for the Eagan site, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and strong internal controls. This role is responsible for overseeing the month-end close, cost accounting, inventory accounting, and audit processes, while maintaining a strong control environment. The ideal candidate brings deep accounting expertise, strong process discipline, and the ability to manage and develop a high-performing accounting team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required; CPA strongly preferred.
Minimum of 7 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
Strong knowledge of GAAP, cost accounting, and inventory accounting.
Experience with month-end close, account reconciliations, and audit support.
Familiarity with ERP systems such as JD Edwards, and reporting tools like Hyperion/Essbase preferred.
Strong attention to detail, organization, and internal control mindset.
Proven ability to manage and develop direct reports.

Responsibilities

Provide accurate reporting of results and maintenance of the company’s assets through balance sheet integrity and providing a rigorous control environment as the lead accountant at the plant.
Lead and manage all general accounting activities, including month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial statements in accordance with GAAP and company policies.
Oversee cost accounting and inventory accounting, including standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory reconciliations.
Maintain and strengthen internal controls (SOX compliance) and support internal and external audits.
Work cross-functionally with central accounting to lead control and efficiency initiatives resulting in a better control environment that is easier to monitor.
Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and balance sheet flux analysis.
Manage fixed asset accounting, including capitalization, depreciation, and asset tracking.
Ensure compliance with corporate accounting policies and procedures.
Partner with FP&A Manager on the preparation of site-level financial reporting packages and supporting schedules.
Drive improvements in accounting processes, systems, and controls, with a focus on efficiency and accuracy.
Supervise and develop site cost accountant, including performance management and training.
Partner with operations as needed to ensure proper financial data integrity with primary focus on accounting governance and reporting.