Accounting Manager

Virbac•Westlake, OH

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Experiencing together a unique human adventure Animal health is key to the health of the planet. Working at Virbac means taking part in a unique human adventure in which the engagement of each individual contributes to its evolution. Encouraging internal mobility between positions and countries, offering individual development plans and building a partnership based on trust between managers and employees are as many perspectives of motivation for our teams. We also offer them a work environment conducive to exploring new territories and balancing their professional and personal lives. Finally, fostering their engagement to animal health also means listening to them and helping them to acquire new skills, preparing them for the challenges of tomorrow and encouraging them to contribute to an ever more responsible approach to our business.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting required.
8+ years relevant accounting experience required, preferably 5+ years in Industry.
Expert excel skills are required.
Peer Relationship - cooperative, team player, trusted and supported by peers.
Mentoring and Coaching experience - to a team with diverse levels of experience.
Strong sense of ownership of outcomes and constantly seeking to improve.
Learning on the fly - learns quickly/open to change.
Organizational Agility - knows how to go through the proper channels to get things done.
Comfortable working with teammates in other departments.
Problem Solving – can work through complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Oral and Written Communications - effectively communicates with teammates at all levels.

Nice To Haves

Active CPA license is preferred.
3+ years Public Accounting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as a leader to drive the day-to-day accounting functions including G/L, accruals, reconciliations etc.
Manage the monthly, semiannual, and annual closing procedures in a timely and accurate manner.
Oversee the AR, Gross and Net Revenue, Fixed Asset, and expense (concur) functions.
Responsible for financial reporting and HQ Reporting packages.
Owns the Month-end Close Process
Ensures Monthly Balance Sheet Reconciliations are completed and reviewed
Ensure that proper general ledger supporting documentation with adequate explanation is created.
Ensure internal controls are effectively operating.
Take a lead role in updating and improving accounting systems and processes.
Assisting with interim and year-end financial audits.
Assist with the organization’s compliance with federal, SALT and international tax and regulatory matters.
Cross-training in full range of accounting functions and act as back up for those functions as necessary.
Work on special projects and other duties as assigned.
Initiate and assist in Process flow documentations for accounting functions.