Manager - Accounting

Stoughton Trailers, LLC•Stoughton, WI

18d

About The Position

This role involves the overall management and supervision of accounting and finance matters, including system needs and enhancements, accounting process improvements, and supervising staff accountants. The position is responsible for timely and accurate financial reporting, maintaining financial records, preparing and reviewing account reconciliations and journal entries, analyzing financial statements, and ensuring compliance with GAAP. The Manager will also oversee external audits, manage tax filings, present financial reporting to senior management, and develop operating metrics for Financing and Leasing entities. Additionally, the role involves managing the budget process, financial record retention, and interfacing with external auditors, banks, insurance agents, and other financial institutions. The employee must be able to perform essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting is required.
Minimum of 10 years of experience, including previous management responsibilities.
Comprehensive knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.
Strong communication, organizational, technology and leadership skills.
Strong financial analytical skills related to credit analysis.

Nice To Haves

Certified Public Accountant or Certified Management Accountant preferred.

Responsibilities

Overall management and supervision of accounting and finance matters.
System needs and enhancements.
Accounting process improvements.
Supervise staff accountants and direct their daily activities.
Responsible for the timely and accurate financial reporting.
Maintaining financial records.
Preparation/Review of account reconciliations on a monthly basis.
Preparation/Review of journal entries.
Analyzing income statement and balance sheet accounts.
Preparation/Review of bank reconciliations.
Ensure compliance with GAAP financial reporting.
Establish/Update/document accounting procedures as necessary.
Assure that all accounting transactions are properly authorized.
Establish/Review/Update internal controls.
Oversee/Manage external financial audit process and compliance.
Become the expert in the Financing and Leasing entities.
Assure the timely and accurate filing and payment of all federal and state tax filings for sales tax, personal property tax, Federal Excise Tax, Ad Valorem Tax etc.
Present financial reporting and potential risk areas to senior management.
Assure system controls are reviewed and maintained. Initiate system enhancements and reporting as needed to efficiently maintain operational reporting and compliance.
Operating Metric Development focused on Financing and Leasing – Development and track on a daily/weekly/monthly basis for the key metrics needed to maximize the efficient operation of the business.
Supervise/Perform audits to assure compliance with company policies.
Oversee the compliance of all bank reporting related to the Financing and Leasing entities.
Attend business meetings and partner with Leadership as appropriate for the Financing and Leasing entities.
Manage the budget process for the Financing and Leasing entities.
Assist in the budget process for all other entities.
Manage Financial record retention policy.
Interface with outside audit firm(s), banks and lessors, casualty/liability insurance agent(s), credit card companies and collection agencies.
Perform all assigned tasks in a safe, efficient, timely, and accurate and highly productive manner according to company policy.
Contribute to the team effort to produce a quality product.
Attend scheduled work hours on a regular and timely basis. Maintain good attendance.
Comply with all company policies and procedures.
Work and communicate in a team environment.
Other duties may be assigned as required by the Company.