GVS - Accounting Manager

Federal Signal Openings•Navasota, TX

About The Position

The Accounting Manager oversees accounting operations for Global Vacuum Systems (GVS), including accounts payable, accounts receivable, cost accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, reconciliations, inventory management, and internal controls. The role prepares monthly and annual financial statements and forecast reports, ensures compliance with GAAP and other regulations, analyzes financial performance, and recommends improvements, including pricing recommendations to meet margin targets. The manager also supports production and operating departments by assessing how operational issues affect financial results and forecasts, and serves as a contact for Group and Corporate financial questions and requests. The position supports company planning by preparing annual financial data for the Strategic Plan and assisting the General Manager in setting company direction, including product lines, facility enhancements, and staffing. It provides guidance to staff and may assist other divisions on temporary assignments. The role is based with GVS, which is based in Navasota, Texas. A bachelor’s degree in Accounting or another financial field and at least seven years of direct accounting experience are required. Experience preparing financial statements and forecasts, and analyzing financial data to recommend performance improvements, is also required. A CPA and manufacturing industry experience are preferred. The stated salary range is $85,000–$100,000. Benefits include annual bonus potential, life, medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid holidays and vacation, a 401(k) with matching contributions, and tuition reimbursement. The workplace is smoke-free and drug-free.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or another financial field.
At least 7 years of direct experience in the accounting field.
Experience preparing financial statements and forecast reports.
Experience analyzing financial data and recommending improvements to financial performance.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Strong leadership skills.
Good reasoning abilities and sound judgment.
Excellent understanding of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft applications.
Strong attention to detail, planning, and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

CPA certification.
At least 5 years of experience in the manufacturing industry.

Responsibilities

Prepare monthly and annual financial statements and forecast reports, ensuring compliance with GAAP and other regulations.
Develop and manage budgets, analyze variances, and prepare financial forecasts.
Analyze financial data, identify trends, and recommend improvements to financial performance, including pricing recommendations to meet margin targets.
Oversee accounting department functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cost accounting.
Ensure multiple systems remain balanced and reconciled each month with Vactor.
Establish and maintain internal controls to safeguard assets and financial integrity, including inventory and other balance sheet account reconciliations.
Establish chassis and raw inventory targets; plan and coordinate the annual physical inventory; and establish and oversee inventory reserves.
Oversee reserves and accruals, including obsolescence, lower of cost or market (LCM), inventory, and bad debt.
Coordinate with operating departments on accounting matters, attend production meetings, and assess production issues’ impact on monthly results and forecasts.
Prepare sales quotes (RFQs) and obtain necessary approvals; serve as the point of contact for Group and Corporate financial questions and requests.
Assist the General Manager in establishing company direction and prepare annual financial data for the Strategic Plan.
Assist internal and external auditors and Corporate with financial and tax issues; participate in monthly Vactor or GVS meetings as appropriate.
Provide staff direction and guidance for professional and career development; assist other divisions on temporary assignments and perform other duties or special projects as required.