Accounting Manager

Job Summary

The Manager of Corporate Accounting will work directly with the Regional Controller, and be responsible for the general ledger accounting activities for the Company’s 10 corporate holding companies. This position will be responsible for the oversight of a team and includes training and development of the team. The role will also work closely with the Global Consolidations and Financial Reporting teams during the month-end close, consolidation and reporting processes under the direction of the Regional Controller. This role will be a key contact point person in cross departmental and global finance coordination efforts.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform month-end close activities, reviewing and approving journal entries and reconciling accounts for US and Canada operating entities.
• Coordinate the month-end accounting close and prepare financial statements in accordance with GAAP for submission to Quaker Corporate and other management reporting.
• Lead SOX compliance for US and Canada entities to ensure accurate and timely completion of control activities.
• Utilize JD Edwards knowledge to monitor integrity issues, maintain the Chart of Accounts (COA), and request modifications to Automatic Accounting Instructions.
• Supervise the preparation of various financial statements and schedules for external and internal financial reporting.
• Oversee Quarterly balance sheet and P&L Flux analysis.
• Direct the maintenance of general and subsidiary ledgers and review balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Assist with sales/personal property tax filings, IRS filings, governmental reports, and act as the primary contact with internal and external auditors.
• Supervise daily cash and bank reconciliations and handle ad hoc requests from management.
  
  

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Combination of public accounting and corporate industry experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of the month-end close and year-end processes, account analysis and US GAAP financial statement preparation required.
• Extensive knowledge of SOX-404 and experience in the manufacturing or the chemicals industry is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate financial data into actionable insights.
• Exceptional attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across teams and levels of the organization.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced MS Office Suite (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and knowledge of accounting systems such as JDE and Blackline preferred.
  
  

Education, Experience and Training:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance or accounting; CPA required.
• Required Minimum Number of Years of Relevant Experience:
• 7 years of relevant work experience in a manufacturing or chemicals company strongly preferred, showing progression in areas of responsibilities. Previous supervisory experience required.
  
  

About Us

At Quaker Houghton, we are experts in the development, production and application of industrial process fluids, lubricants and coatings for the manufacturing industry. We have been an integral part in the growth of the world’s largest industrial and manufacturing companies from aerospace and automotive to primary metal and energy. Today, we have a global presence, with our corporate headquarters located in Conshohocken, PA. Quaker Houghton is a global publicly traded company with a unique collaborative culture that supports career growth for its associates and offers competitive compensation and benefit programs.

What's in it for you

• Hybrid work environment
• Competitive pay programs with excellent career growth trajectory
• Paid time off for volunteerism
• Dress for your day; how you dress is determined by what your day may bring
• Opportunity to participate in comprehensive benefit options including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Parental Leave, Holiday Pay, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, and Savings Plan
• Work for a global leader in the industrial process fluids industry
  
  

Quaker Houghton provides equal employment opportunity for all qualified candidates. Quaker Houghton does not discriminate against any candidate for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, affectional or sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, veteran’s status, physical/mental disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by U.S federal, state, and/or local employment law. Furthermore, Quaker Houghton is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates with physical and/or mental disabilities.