Accounting Manager

Job Summary:

The Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day accounting operations of the plant, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and strict adherence to internal controls. The primary focus of this role is to serve as the critical strategic link between regional operations and Corporate Headquarters, spearheading accounting system migrations and ensuring all local financial data aligns seamlessly with corporate standards. This role involves managing budgeting, cost accounting, and tax reporting, while fostering a high-performance team environment focused on transparency, data integrity, and accountability.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Financial Reporting and Corporate Compliance

• Prepare accurate financial statements (monthly, quarterly, and annual) in compliance with GAAP/IFRS and Corporate-mandated reporting structures.
• Act as the primary financial liaison to Corporate Headquarters, ensuring that plant-level performance reviews reflect absolute data integrity and "Single Source of Truth" reporting.
• Support corporate finance and audit teams by proactively addressing internal control gaps and implementing audit recommendations.

2. Budgeting, Forecasting, and Financial Planning

• Collaborate on budget preparation and provide granular data for budget analyses under the guidance of corporate finance goals.
• Monitor budget variances and recommend corrective actions to meet both plant-level and company-wide objectives.

3. Cost Management & Process Efficiency

• Allocate costs appropriately to departments or projects, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
• Identify and flag operational inefficiencies or overhead cost leaks to protect the organization's bottom line.
• Work with cross-functional teams to identify inefficiencies that drive unnecessary costs.

4. Fixed Asset Management

• Maintain the fixed asset register, ensuring accurate recording of acquisitions and depreciation in compliance with corporate capitalization policies.
• Conduct periodic fixed asset reconciliations and physical verifications.

5. Sales Tax and Property Tax Reporting

• Ensure accurate and timely filing of sales and property tax returns, maintaining 100% compliance with federal, state (TN), and local regulations.
• Coordinate with external tax advisors to ensure that tax filings are accurate and submitted in a timely manner.

6. Accounting System Implementation

• Lead and manage the migration of local accounting data into the Corporate ERP system to enhance operational visibility and efficiency.
• Collaborate with IT and corporate teams to ensure smooth system integration, data migration integrity, and testing.
• Provide training and support to accounting team members on new system functionalities and best practices.

7. Advanced Database Management & Data Forensics

• Leverage strong database management skills to handle large datasets related to financial reporting, inventory control, and tax filings.
• Implement effective database controls to ensure data accuracy and integrity, performing regular data audits to support corporate decision-making.

8. Team Leadership and Accountability

• Supervise and mentor accounting team staff, fostering a culture of collaboration, professional skepticism, and accountability.