Accounting Manager

Teasdale Foods•Carrollton, TX

About The Position

The hands-on Accounting Manager will own the day-to-day accounting and monthly closing process for the Corporate entity. In addition, this role will provide counsel and guidance and review to six plant locations (with Plant Controllers), provide guidance on regarding proper accounting treatment of unique business transactions, drive improvements in monthly reporting and close processes assist in monthly reporting and analysis, work with business leaders across the organization to prepare variance analysis and inputs to forecasting and annual budgeting processes, prepare weekly KPI reporting, prepare daily cash reporting and weekly cash forecast reporting with high visibility, and lead the annual external audit, tax prep, and special projects as needed. The candidate exhibits a positive, hard-working attitude in a fast-paced environment and has strong interpersonal, analytical, and accounting skills. This person has high attention to detail and is highly driven and self-motivated, willing to dive in and solve problems with little direction.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
Five to seven years of hands-on, progressive corporate accounting experience, with a demonstrated understanding of GAAP
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to successfully collaborate with all levels of the organization
Results oriented, able to complete assignments in a timely and accurate manner
Advanced problem solving, organizational and analytical skills
Excellent task management and follow-up skills
Advanced skills in MS Excel and other MS products
Demonstrated knowledge, proficiency, and comfort-level with ERP and BI solutions
Team focused with the ability to provide support and add value when the need arises while also contributing to a positive and productive work environment

Nice To Haves

MBA or masters degree in Accounting, preferred
CPA or actively working towards obtaining CPA certification, preferred
Prior experience in manufacturing, distribution or similar environment
Experience in food and beverage industry a plus environment
Experience working in a private-equity backed portfolio company

Responsibilities

Support the Corporate Controller to optimize all aspects of the corporate P&L, including headcount, SG&A spend, and other cost drivers and be able to respond to questions regarding the Corporate P&L.
Complete monthly period-end close related tasks including preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and cost/variance analysis, ensuring accurate, consistent, and timely reporting of financial results (currently 4-5 day close).
Assist with forecasting, monthly flash and annual operating plan development and analysis and work with department leaders and plant controllers as needed to review results and incorporate feedback into the forecast.
Coordinate external audit and oversee preparation of annual external audit requests to provide timely and accurate information.
Prepare audit schedules and memos as necessary.
Timely completion of assigned project work including process improvement and ad hoc analysis.
Assist with Financial Reporting, Managerial Reporting, monthly presentation slides, and financial analysis.
Will also create reports as needed to support operational decisions as well as provide insight into cost drivers.
Assist with the administration of Catalyst (our reporting tool) by maintaining the account hierarchy and updating monthly financial packages.
Collaborate with Plant Controllers to compile and distribute weekly KPI reporting to drive operational decisions
Some light travel may be required on occasion to visit plant locations, conduct inventories, work on special projects, etc.
Other duties as required from time-to-time, to be determined