Senior Manager, Accounting & Finance

Optical Cable Corporation• Roanoke, VA, US, VA

20h•$86,000 - $115,000

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Accounting & Finance is responsible for preparing internal and external financial reporting, including SEC filings, and overseeing the Company’s Sarbanes-Oxley processes. The role supervises a variety of Finance and Accounting functions and supports the CFO and CEO with strategic financial analysis. It also manages audits and field exams, monthly closing analysis, and ongoing internal-control compliance. The position leads and develops team members, sets team goals, collaborates with corporate management on strategic planning and continual improvement, and promotes service excellence, quality, ethical conduct, and the Company’s mission and values. It requires sound judgment, confidentiality, accuracy, adherence to GAAP and SOX requirements, and compliance with financial reporting deadlines. The regular schedule is 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, for 40 hours per week, with some schedule flexibility required. Occasional travel to another company facility or for education and training may be required. This work involves U.S. government and/or other federal agencies and requires personnel to be U.S. citizens or Lawful Permanent Residents, with valid documentation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy or a related business degree.
5 to 7 years of experience, preferably a mix of public and non-public accounting and SEC reporting experience.
Management and supervisory skills.
CPA required.
Effective interpersonal and communication skills and ability to contribute as a team member and lead a team.
Demonstrated history of making positive contributions to an organization as a leader.
Ability to prepare financial statements.
Excellent computer skills, including experience with accounting research packages and Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word.
Strong financial background and demonstrated ability to accurately generate, maintain, and analyze financial information for a manufacturing company.
Solid understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and relevant FASB pronouncements.
Ability to plan, organize, and execute complex work programs, functions, and operations.
Ability to understand and implement quality procedures.
Excellent math and handwriting skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to express oneself clearly and concisely.
Ability to work extensively in a team environment and train, motivate, monitor, and evaluate others.
Strong organizational and time-management skills and close attention to detail.
Ability to complete assignments and accurately recognize and resolve problems.
Self-motivated and able to work independently.
Ability to work with and maintain confidential information.
U.S. citizenship or Lawful Permanent Resident status and ability to present valid documentation, because the role involves work contracted by the U.S. government and/or other federal agencies.
Ability to meet the described working conditions, including sufficient vision for computer use, sufficient hearing for extensive direct and telephone contact, ability to enter computer data, and physical mobility to move around the building; reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities

Prepare internal and external financial reports, including SEC filings and financial statements for lenders or other users, at consolidated and separate-company levels and in accordance with GAAP or user requirements.
Oversee and maintain the audit and reporting calendar.
Prepare Section 16 reports required for SEC filing.
Manage financial statement audits and field exams, coordinate documentation, and manage relationships with auditors and examiners to control audit or exam scope.
Supervise internal testing for SOX Section 404 compliance and the ongoing review and management of internal control policies and procedures.
Maintain knowledge of SOX requirements and monitor changes that may affect the Company.
Analyze assigned general ledger accounts monthly and perform ROI and other strategic analyses as directed by the CEO and CFO.
Lead team members toward team, departmental, and corporate goals; identify and evaluate hiring candidates; train, monitor, motivate, and evaluate team members; and administer policies fairly and consistently.
Set strategic goals and define plans for the team and individual members; collaborate with corporate management on strategic planning and continual improvement.
Prepare and review monthly journal entries and financial statements, as well as quarterly workpapers and account analysis schedules.
Analyze transactions and provide accounting guidance to support the management team.
Maintain assigned SOX narratives and work with SOX team members to design and maintain effective internal controls.
Promote service excellence and quality, build customer relationships and team cohesiveness, communicate respectfully, and respond to customer needs with compassion and understanding.
Champion the Company’s mission, vision, and values and comply with its policies, procedures, ethical standards, and Code of Conduct.
Communicate with the supervisor and team members to resolve issues and interface with other departments as needed.
Manage the team responsibly and maintain reasonable expenses; exercise judgment in identifying questionable transactions and maintain accuracy in financial reporting.
Follow company policies and financial reporting requirements and deadlines.
Travel occasionally to company facilities or for education and training, as required.