Accounting Manager

Job Purpose: We are building an in-house accounting team to assume responsibility for core accounting operations from a sister company that has historically supported the function. As part of this transition, we are seeking an Accounting Manager to lead a lean team focused on balance sheet ownership, close execution, and process improvement.
This role benefits from a strong support structure—cash management, tax, and audit will continue to be handled by our sister organization, while FP&A and P&L ownership sit within our internal finance team.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone who wants to own and improve accounting operations without being stretched across every accounting discipline.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
•    Analyze financial transactions to ensure proper accounting treatment and accurately record activity in the ERP system (Epicor)
•    Maintain core accounting processes, including journal entries, general ledger activity, and month-end close procedures
•    Lead the monthly close process with a focus on balance sheet accuracy, completeness, and timeliness
•    Prepare preliminary financial statements and analyze financial reports to identify trends and variances
•    Review and approve monthly account reconciliations (BlackLine), ensuring proper supporting documentation and timely completion prior to the subsequent close cycle
•    Own balance sheet integrity, including reconciliations and supporting schedules
•    Review journal entries and work prepared by Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable teams
•    Develop, document, and maintain scalable and efficient close processes
•    Prepare the CZ USA consolidated (CONSO) file, including CZ USA and CZ Holdings, for quarterly and annual reporting
•    Prepare quarterly statutory financial reports in accordance with IFRS and maintain IFRS mapping for U.S. entities
•    Partner with sister companies to coordinate cash management, tax matters, and audit activities
•    Ensure effective internal controls and approval workflows are established and maintained
•    Support internal reporting needs and collaborate with FP&A to provide variance analysis and insights
•    Identify and drive process improvements and system optimizations
•    Stay current on accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and industry-specific considerations
•    Provide support to team members as needed to ensure departmental objectives are met
•    Complete additional tasks and projects as assigned by Finance leadership
•    Complete assigned tasks and required paperwork accurately and on time
•    Ensure regular and timely attendance to maintain workflow continuity
•    Maintain a clean and organized work area
•    Adhere to all company policies and procedures

To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 

Education   4 Year Degree or equivalent professional qualifications and experience

Required Experience & Skills
•    5 years of accounting experience
•    Strong experience with month-end close and balance sheet management
•    Strong understanding of GAAP
•    Experience with ERP system based accounting systems
•    Process-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset
•    Strong Communication and team building skills

Preferred Experience & Skills
•    5 years of experience in accounting for manufacturing, import, or distribution industry.
•    Prior experience working in an Epicor based environment
•    Experience working under IFRS reporting standards
•    Experience working in a multi-entity or shared-services environment
•    Experience in import and distribution of manufactured goods

Supervisory Responsibilities   No

Travel Requirements   Up to 5%

Additional Eligibility Requirements

•    Must be at least 18 years old
•    Ability to legally possess firearms under applicable laws
•    Must know basic firearms safety
•    Ability to pass a criminal background test and drug test