What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Manager position at The Lee Company?
About the Company: The Lee Company is a global leader in the design and production of miniature, precision fluid control components for the aerospace, medical/scientific instrument, oil tool, and automotive industries. Lee Company products are recognized worldwide for superior quality, reliability, and performance. Lee’s unique capabilities in miniaturization and engineering keep the company at the forefront of fluid control technology and identify Lee as a leading innovator in the field of fluid handling and control. Founded in 1948, The Lee Company occupies over one million sq. ft. of modern manufacturing and office space at three sites in Westbrook and Essex, Connecticut, and employs over 1,000 people.
About the Role: The role involves performing, directing, and supervising the consolidation of accounting data and the preparation of statements, reports & summaries utilized for management information.
Responsibilities:
- Perform, direct, and supervise the consolidation of accounting data and the preparation of statements, reports & summaries utilized for management information. Supervise special financial studies as directed.
- Coordinate systems and procedures to include electronic data processing; analyze and implement new procedures or modifications; develop controls and related procedures with the objectives of obtaining improved information and detailed and timely reports.
- Coordinate activities for regular and special audits.
- Participate in management budget meetings to assist Treasurer in explaining financial data. Work closely with the Treasurer on confidential financial matters and expedite such matters to conclusion when so directed.
- Examine and interpret unusual data, criteria, system format changes, etc., and advise personnel on procedures.
- Review daily report and summaries, check controls, reconcile and adjust errors that occur. Organize and supervise the operation of the filing and reference systems pertinent to the department's procedures.
- Maintain and handle petty cash deposits and payments.
- Hire, orient, train, supervise, develop, coach, discipline, conduct performance evaluations, and initiate compensation and position changes for subordinate personnel.
Qualifications:
- Broad knowledge of the Finance/Accounting discipline.
- Theoretical knowledge equivalent to a 4-year university education.
- Over 5 years relevant Accounting experience; a CPA is a plus.
- Supervisory experience of a staff of Finance employees.
- Position requires intense mental/visual attention during review and analysis of financial data.
The Lee Company Advantages:
The Lee Company offers opportunities for career growth in a well-managed company providing an attractive range of benefits including company-paid health insurance, profit sharing, tuition reimbursement, and daycare subsidy. The Lee Company is situated in southern New England in a rural campus setting close to the Long Island Sound.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.