Accounting Manager

ECHO Incorporated is an industry leader in developing and manufacturing high-performance, professional-grade, handheld outdoor power equipment. With distributors and thousands of dealers across North and South America, ECHO is constantly anticipating the future of the outdoor power equipment industry and the need for environmental sustainability. Working for ECHO means joining a team of people who are committed to collaboration, innovation, creativity, and high-quality products that make us a globally competitive brand.

ECHO is hiring an Accounting Manager! This highly visible role directly impacts on the continued growth and success of our finance department. The Accounting Manager will lead 5 experienced accountants and report directly to the Controller.

This is a hybrid position that will offer the flexibility of working from home and on-site at our Lake Zurich facility.

ECHO’s benefits include:

• 11 paid holidays
• Extremely affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid PTO (Paid Time Off)
• 5% 401K match
• Tuition Reimbursement

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Manage general accounting functions, month end close.
• Update general ledger and reporting structure.
• Perform as the expert who ensures company records are maintained according to US GAAP.
• Own trial balance, journal entry support, and approve journal entries in system workflow.
• Review financial statement actuals to ensure compliance with US GAAP.
• Manage account reconciliation process; review and approve account reconciliations and supporting schedules for all balance sheet accounts for all entities.
• Manage ECHO’s subsidiary financial reporting, consolidation, and fixed asset accounting.
• Suggest process improvements.
• Responsible for Sales and Use tax reporting and audits.
• Manage external compliance vendors.
• Supervise preparation of Commerce Department reports, and other government agency filings such as state annual reports, Form 5500 filings, etc.
• Manage and mentor accounting team, establish goals, and monitor progress and alignment with department goals.
• Oversee and contribute to special projects and prepare various financial analyses as requested by direct manager.
• Review debit and credit memo processing.
• Assist with preparation of detailed schedules for income tax return and tax accounting, and other tax related information requests from tax firm.
• Collaborate with Cost Accounting Manager to monitor inventory, sales, and cost of sales postings, and suggest process improvements.

Audit & Compliance:

• Plan and prepare for external audits and compliance reviews.
• Own company responses to audit inquiries provided by client and schedules.

Job Experience/Skills:

• 10+ years of experience in accounting transactions, including 5 years in a manager role.
• High-volume, fast-paced manufacturing experience is required.
• Experience with major accounting software packages such as Microsoft Dynamics365 Business Central and Infor XA preferred.
• Strong problem-solver.
• Effective communication and leadership skills.
• Strong affinity for controls and streamlining processes.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field.

Equal Opportunity Employment:

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and celebrate our employees' differences, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or Veteran status.