Sr Accounting Manager
About The Position
The Senior Accounting Manager plays a key role in the financial health and long-term success of the Sauder Family of Companies. Reporting to the VP of Finance, this position leads core accounting operations, including month-end close, consolidation, financial reporting, and audits. The role also turns cost and financial data into insights that help leaders plan, control costs, and make business decisions. The position involves developing accounting staff, strengthening processes, and partnering across the business. The role is hybrid, with an agreed-upon portion of work time spent at the office in Archbold, Ohio. The expected offer range is $90,000–$120,000, based on factors such as location, relevant experience, and skills.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
- Minimum 8 years of relevant experience.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP, cost accounting, and internal controls.
- Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy and integrity.
- Sound analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to interpret complex financial information and recommend practical solutions.
- Proven leadership skills and the ability to coach, develop, and engage an accounting team.
- Clear communication skills and the ability to explain financial information to non-financial leaders and partners.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including data analysis and modeling, and proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite.
- Must be currently authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
Nice To Haves
- CPA.
- Experience in the manufacturing industry.
- Experience using SAP.
Responsibilities
- Lead the month-end close, consolidation, and financial reporting process, ensuring accurate and timely results.
- Compile and analyze financial information and prepare and record general ledger entries that accurately document business transactions.
- Prepare balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and other reports summarizing and interpreting the company’s current and projected financial position.
- Reconcile balance sheet accounts and recommend appropriate accounting treatment for reserves, assets, and expenditures.
- Coordinate audits and serve as the primary point of contact with the outside audit firm, including scheduling work, gathering and monitoring requested documentation, and communicating requirements to Sauder team members.
- Partner with audit and tax professionals on special issues and projects.
- Lead, coach, and develop assigned accounting staff members.
- Design, implement, modify, and document general accounting systems and accounting control procedures.
- Develop and maintain standard work procedures for accounting functions.
- Identify and recommend improvements to strengthen accounting operations.
- Develop and maintain cost data for finished goods and overhead allocations.
- Perform customer, collection, and product profitability analyses and share insights with Sales and Marketing.
- Evaluate the profitability of secondary operations within the Sauder complex.
- Coordinate and direct preparation of annual operating and capital budgets as directed by the CFO.
- Support leadership on special projects.
Benefits
- Three weeks of vacation.
- Full benefit package beginning at 30 days.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Company-funded health savings account.
- Free counseling.
- Furniture discounts.
- Tuition reimbursement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
