Manager Accounting

CoorsTek, Inc.•Golden, CO

About The Position

The Manager of Accounting manages accounting personnel responsible for financial reporting and accounting functions, including technical and operational accounting. The position requires advanced accounting knowledge and independent decision-making, with supervision and guidance generally limited to large or highly complex projects and critical issues. The manager promotes continuous improvement of accounting processes through effective use of technology, automation, data analytics, and AI-enabled tools.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
Active Certified Public Accountant with 5 years of related public accounting or audit experience; or at least 8 years of related experience in general ledger accounting, auditing, financial reporting, or related accounting functions; or an equivalent combination of public accounting and industry experience.
Advanced knowledge of US GAAP and financial reporting, including consolidations, foreign exchange, intercompany accounting, and other complex accounting matters, with working knowledge of IFRS.
Ability to effectively leverage technology, automation, data analytics, AI-enabled tools, and enterprise systems to improve accounting and financial reporting processes.
Ability to identify and implement process improvements while maintaining appropriate internal controls, documentation, and accounting judgment.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
Self-motivated, with strong attention to detail and the ability to independently manage multiple priorities.
Ability to work effectively with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds.

Nice To Haves

Experience within a complex multinational organization.

Responsibilities

Provide accounting guidance and ensure consistent preparation of internal and external financial information across a multinational organization in accordance with US GAAP, applicable IFRS requirements, and company policies.
Direct the preparation, consolidation, analysis, and presentation of financial information, including financial statements, journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules; assign responsibilities and review work for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with policies, internal controls, and reporting requirements.
Modernize and improve accounting processes through technology, automation, data analytics, and AI-enabled tools while maintaining appropriate accounting judgment, controls, and review.
Lead the performance, development, training, and mentoring of accounting personnel, including hiring, career development, and performance management, and ensure the team has the tools, processes, and resources needed to operate effectively.
Perform technical accounting research on new transactions, accounting guidance, and financial reporting requirements, and support implementation of accounting conclusions, policies, and related processes within assigned areas.
Support monthly consolidation activities, including eliminations, intercompany transactions, corporate adjustments, and other financial reporting matters.
Support internal and external audits, including audit readiness, preparation of supporting documentation, and timely resolution of audit requests within assigned areas.
Ensure appropriate internal controls are maintained to support accurate financial reporting and safeguard company assets.
Analyze general ledger and balance sheet accounts to ensure balances are appropriately supported and fairly presented.
Partner with Finance, Tax, Operations, and other business functions to provide accounting expertise and evaluate the accounting implications of business activities.
Lead and participate in special projects involving accounting, financial reporting, systems, controls, and process improvement.
Evaluate accounting workflows to reduce manual effort, improve data quality and timeliness, and strengthen controls while maintaining appropriate accounting judgment, documentation, and review.