What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Manager position at KI?
At KI, we believe knowing our customers helps us serve them better. We listen. We observe. We understand that each customer has unique needs. So, we pride ourselves on helping our customers make smart furniture decisions by offering expert advice, design options and personalized solutions. Since 1941, we’ve positioned KI as the furniture company that best understands the furniture industry and is committed to providing customers with the smart solutions. By targeting specific markets with solutions for business furniture, university furniture, educational furniture, healthcare furniture and government furniture, we can quickly respond to our customers’ unique needs – including the choice to procure furniture according to what fits their ordering and fulfillment process. That’s why we say we offer far more than furniture. We’re Furnishing Knowledge.
KI is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to join our Finance team at our Corporate Office in Green Bay. This Accounting Manager position will focus on supporting and leading cost accounting responsibilities with a team of direct reports.
Within your responsibilities, you will oversee tactical and operational aspects of financial processes, develop and maintain efficient procedures, monitor and analyze financial results from KI’s manufacturing operations, and mentor your team of direct reports. Experience with cost accounting principles is preferred, however if you do not have a background in cost accounting, you must be able and willing to develop this knowledge within the first year of employment.
Integral to the role is frequent interaction with manufacturing, various corporate department leaders and team members in the Finance department. Up to 10% local travel to Northeastern Wisconsin facilities, as well as the ability to travel to facilities outside of Wisconsin may be possible.
Qualifications
KI takes pride in being 100% employee owned. Our Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) is highly valued within the company and provides significant long-term value. Other benefits include:
KI is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to join our Finance team at our Corporate Office in Green Bay. This Accounting Manager position will focus on supporting and leading cost accounting responsibilities with a team of direct reports.
Within your responsibilities, you will oversee tactical and operational aspects of financial processes, develop and maintain efficient procedures, monitor and analyze financial results from KI’s manufacturing operations, and mentor your team of direct reports. Experience with cost accounting principles is preferred, however if you do not have a background in cost accounting, you must be able and willing to develop this knowledge within the first year of employment.
Integral to the role is frequent interaction with manufacturing, various corporate department leaders and team members in the Finance department. Up to 10% local travel to Northeastern Wisconsin facilities, as well as the ability to travel to facilities outside of Wisconsin may be possible.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
- 5 years of management experience.
- CMA or CPA credentials are preferred.
- Comprehensive knowledge and experience with GAAP, accounting operations, month-end/year-end responsibilities, and financial reporting.
- Strong analytical, organizational, communication and computer skills, including advanced Excel knowledge and experience with query tools, is required.
- Experience working in a manufacturing industry/environment is preferred.
KI takes pride in being 100% employee owned. Our Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) is highly valued within the company and provides significant long-term value. Other benefits include:
- Competitive Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
- A 401(k) Plan with Company Match
- Paid Vacation, Sick Days, & Holidays
- Educational Reimbursement Program
- Full Benefits Package: Includes life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).