Manager Financial Accounting

Universal Corporation•Nashville, NC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Manager, Financial Accounting at Universal Leaf North America, you will oversee the organization's financial accounting functions, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements, and effective management of the general ledger.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or equivalent degree
Five to seven years of accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
Five or more years of Sarbanes Oxley 404 experience
Computer proficiency, including Microsoft applications
Progressive experience working with accounting personnel
Experience with creating efficiencies in workflows and automating manual processes
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Strong organizational and critical thinking skills
Effective analytical, planning and organizational skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Willingness to travel
Adapt to frequent changes in climate, environment, workload and schedules, including Saturday and Sunday work when required

Nice To Haves

CPA or CPA Candidate preferred
Working knowledge of Dynamics systems preferred
Knowledge of ISO quality programs helpful

Responsibilities

Abide by and enforce company policies, safety procedures and good housekeeping practices
Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, ensuring accurate financial reporting, analysis, account reconciliations, and compliance with applicable accounting standards and company policies.
Oversee all accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, fixed assets, inventory, production, sales, shipments, and related financial transactions.
Manage inventory accounting and costing activities, including monthly inventory reporting, reconciliations, and annual inventory valuation and costing processes.
Coordinate domestic and international intercompany transactions and ensure proper accounting treatment for leases and other complex accounting matters.
Ensure compliance with corporate, regulatory, governmental, SOX 404, and internal control requirements by supporting control testing, compliance reporting, and remediation activities.
Coordinate and support internal, external, and ISO audits, including the preparation of audit schedules, documentation, and responses to auditor inquiries.
Maintain and strengthen internal controls while identifying and implementing process improvements, automation opportunities, and best practices to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
Support accounting-related system implementations, enhancements, and information system projects to improve reporting capabilities and operational effectiveness.
Partner with cross-functional teams to provide financial insights, support customer invoicing processes, and prepare ad hoc reports and analyses related to sales, inventory, receivables, and other business metrics.
Performing other duties and special projects as assigned.