Senior Manager, Accounting and Financial Reporting (CPA)

We are hiring Rockstars to join our Sauer Brands team!

Job Summary of the Senior Manager, Accounting and Financial Reporting:

The Senior Manager of Accounting and Financial Reporting is responsible for overseeing the integrity and accuracy of financial statements, ensuring compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements, and leading the financial close and reporting processes. This role plays a critical part in developing and enforcing the control framework of the business. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical accounting expertise, strong leadership skills, and a proactive approach to process improvement. This position will report to the Corporate Controller.

Senior Manager, Accounting and Financial Reporting Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
• Oversee preparation and review of consolidated financial statements in accordance with US GAAP.
• Oversee debt compliance reporting requirements, and other ad hoc financial analysis and reporting requests.
• Oversee treasury operations, including monitoring cash and investment positions and managing bank accounts and relationships.
• Manage internal and external audit processes, including coordination with auditors and preparation of audited financial statements and footnotes.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant accounting standards, internal policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Research and provide technical accounting guidance on complex transactions (e.g., revenue recognition, leases, acquisitions).
• Manage the tax process for Federal and State income taxes, tax provisions, and tax audits, including coordination with third party tax preparers, ensuring timely tax filings.
• Develop and maintain internal controls over financial reporting, including development of policies and documentation of processes and key controls.
• Drive continuous improvement in accounting processes, systems, and reporting tools.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with FP&A, Sales, Operations, IT, Marketing and other departments to support business initiatives.
  
  

What We Are Looking For:

• Personal Characteristics
• Professional Demeanor
• Entrepreneurial drive and the desire to “build a business”.
• Passionate, outgoing, energetic, and results oriented personality
• Overall confidence in one’s abilities and comfortable communicating the facts
• Smart, creative, and inquisitive
• Character and Integrity-Does the right thing even when no one is looking
• No excuses mindset. Accountable and reliable.
• Dependable team player with positive attitude
• Determination/Grit-Pursuit of Excellence
• Passion for organization, and attention to details
• Personal values that mesh with SBI values
• Performance History
• Documented history of making improvements in assigned work area/responsibilities
• Stellar references based on contributions and performance
• Demonstrated proficiency in the following Areas
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and financial reporting standards.
• Proven ability to manage projects and drive process improvements.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in ERP and reporting systems (e.g. PeopleSoft and Vena preferred) and advanced Excel skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Education & Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting; CPA required.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting and corporate accounting.
• Experience managing financial close and reporting processes in a complex, multi-entity environment.
• Experience with SEC reporting and SOX compliance is a plus.
  

What Is In It For You?

Our company acknowledges talented people are attracted to companies that provide competitive pay, comprehensive benefits packages and outstanding advancement opportunities. For this reason, we offer a comprehensive Benefits Plan that includes the following:

• 401K
• Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage
• Vacation, Sick Days and Holidays
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee and Dependent Life Insurance
• Voluntary Disability Insurance
• Other Voluntary Insurance Options
  
  

Sauer Brands, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.