Accounting Manager
About The Position
Bay Family of Companies is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager for its Corporate Office. The role supports financial performance across the business through financial leadership, analysis, reporting, and process improvement, partnering with business leaders to turn financial information into insights and informed decisions. The Accounting Manager leads and develops Staff and Senior Accountants and oversees financial reporting, month-end and year-end close, audits, KPI reporting, and financial analysis. The position also identifies process improvements, strengthens internal controls, and promotes greater efficiency and consistency across business segments. Occasional travel is required, with overnight travel of up to 5%.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
- At least five years of progressive accounting or finance experience in public and/or private settings.
- At least three years of experience leading or managing employees.
- Experience in FP&A-style analysis and business partnering, such as profitability analysis, pricing and margin analysis, KPI development, and executive-ready reporting.
- Strong financial modeling skills and advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Power Query/Power Pivot, pivot tables, lookups, and complex formulas.
Nice To Haves
- Manufacturing accounting or finance experience is strongly preferred.
- Experience with multi-entity reporting and/or foreign currency reporting is strongly preferred.
- Experience with data extraction and analysis tools is preferred.
- Experience with Microsoft Dynamics D365 and Management Reporter, or similar ERP/reporting tools, is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop the Finance team through coaching, workload planning, performance feedback, and professional development for Staff and Senior Accountants.
- Oversee month-end and year-end close activities, including preparation and review of financial statements, supporting schedules, and management reporting packages.
- Review and approve journal entries, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely resolution of outstanding items.
- Coordinate internal and external audits, including managing information requests and overseeing preparation of audit workpapers.
- Develop and maintain KPI dashboards and executive reporting focused on business metrics such as sales, margin, labor, and overhead.
- Provide financial analysis and reporting to support business and strategic decision-making.
- Analyze revenue and expenses and partner with business leaders to identify risks, evaluate opportunities, and improve financial performance.
- Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, controls, and reporting, including standardization and automation across business segments.
- Travel occasionally, including overnight travel of up to 5%.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Wellness program with incentives.
- 401(k) with a generous company match.
- Health Savings Account option.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Generous paid time off and holidays.
- Employee discounts.
- Company events and recognition programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
