Accounting Supervisor

Apogee Enterprises, Inc. • Manchester, NH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Accounting Supervisor is responsible for leading the daily accounting operations for Kalwall Enterprises, including financial reporting, month-end close, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and banking activities. This role leads a team of accounting professionals and ensures the accurate and timely recording of financial transactions in compliance with U.S. GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements, and company policies. As a key finance leader, the Accounting Supervisor oversees the accounting close process, maintains a strong internal control environment, supports finance integration and compliance initiatives, and drives continuous improvement across accounting processes. The ideal candidate is a hands-on, results-oriented leader with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, a high level of attention to detail, and a commitment to operational excellence, team development, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• Minimum 5 years of accounting experience, with previous supervisory experience strongly preferred
• Knowledge of US GAAP and accounting principles
• Strong experience in general ledger accounting, financial close, account reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Practical experience with Sarbanes-Oxley controls
• Proficiency in ERP systems and advanced Excel skills
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to lead and develop a high-performing team

Nice To Haves

• CPA certification or progress toward CPA preferred
• Experience managing accounts receivable, accounts payable, and banking/cash management processes preferred
• Manufacturing experience strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Own the overall month-end close process, including delegation, oversight, review, and approval of journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Ensure the timely and accurate completion of monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting close activities.
• Prepare and review journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, variance analyses, and other financial reporting schedules.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, company accounting policies, and financial reporting requirements.
• Execute and maintain assigned SOX controls, ensuring proper documentation and compliance.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve accounting processes through standardization, simplification, automation, and centralization.
• Investigate unusual transactions, balances, trends, and variances, and communicate findings and corrective actions to management.
• Support the preparation of information used in management reporting and consolidated financial statements.
• Oversee accounts receivable activities, including invoicing, cash application and customer account reconciliations.
• Ensure customer payments are applied accurately and timely.
• Oversee accounts payable operations, including invoice processing, payment approvals, vendor maintenance, and disbursement activities.
• Ensure vendor invoices are recorded accurately and paid in accordance with company policies and payment terms.
• Oversee daily banking activities and ensure the integrity of cash-related transactions.
• Review and approve wire transfers, ACH payments, positive pay transactions, and other treasury-related activities as authorized.
• Ensure timely completion and review of bank reconciliations.
• Monitor cash activity and support working capital and cash flow management initiatives.
• Partner with corporate treasury on account maintenance, controls, and documentation requirements.
• Lead, develop, and support the accounting team in achieving departmental and company objectives.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and ongoing performance feedback to team members.
• Conduct formal performance evaluations and support employee development planning.
• Manage workforce planning, recruiting, onboarding and performance management.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and customer service.
• Support the Kalwall Controller and Apogee integration team in executing the finance integration roadmap, including transition to GAAP accounting, corporate reporting requirements, and SOX compliance.
• Assist with the implementation and execution of standardized month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Ensure alignment with corporate accounting policies, procedures, and reporting standards.
• Support training and change management efforts associated with finance integration initiatives.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on special projects.
• Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with company policies and SOX requirements.
• Assist with internal and external audits and serve as a primary point of contact for auditors as needed.
• Investigate control deficiencies, identify root causes, and support remediation efforts.
• Lead or participate in projects focused on process improvement, system enhancements, and automation initiatives.
• Support implementation of new accounting standards, policies, methodologies, and reporting requirements.

Benefits

• Competitive Benefits Package for employees and their dependents (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability)
• Incentive Plans
• 401(k) with employer contribution and match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with employer match
• Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick Time)
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Program
• Training and Career Progression

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level