Finance Manager-General Accounting

Purpose and role of job:
Ensure proper application of internal and external accounting requirements across all business processes & functions used in the development of financial statements. Lead and develop team of finance professionals, use of effective communication to improve business results and meet strategic company objectives.
Principal Accountabilities/ Responsibilities:

• Develop and approve journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and perform variance analysis and communication.
• Generate accurate and timely monthly financial statements.
• Provide oversight to Accounts Payable for problem solving and process improvements. Evaluate weekly payment proposals for accuracy.
• Monitor changes to business practices ensuring appropriate internal controls exist.
• Business partner providing guidance and training on accounting matters to other business functions such as Procurement, Engineering, and Operations.
• Support capital projects by providing financial analysis, ROI, and guidance.
• Drive process improvements, communicate cost savings opportunities and spending issues.
• Owner of annual budget and forecast templates along with upload process.
• Coach, mentor, and develop a team of financial professionals.

Education and experience requirements:

• Requires a bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• MBA, CPA, and/or CMA preferred, but not required.
• 5-7+ years of relevant job experience in an Accounting or Finance role, including a minimum of three years in a supervisory role

Skill Requirements:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Experience in ERP systems such as SAP
• Knowledge of US GAAP basic principles and elements of internal controls
• Understanding of manufacturing accounting environment

Competencies:
Fundamental FQ Competencies:

• Customer Focus: Anticipates customer needs and provides services that are beyond customer expectations.
• Values Differences: Contributes to a work climate where differences are valued and supported.
• Action Oriented: Identifies and seizes new opportunities. Displays a can-do attitude in good and bad times.
• Collaborates: Works cooperatively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives. Gains trust and support of others
• Instill Trust: Model's high stands of honesty and integrity.
• Ensures Accountability: Assumes responsibility for the outcomes of others. Promotes a sense of urgency and establishes and enforces individual accountability in the team.

Role-specific competencies:

• Communicates effectively: Delivers messages in a clear, concise, compelling manner. Adjusts communication content and style to meet the needs of diverse stakeholders.
• Self-development: Takes consistent action to develop new skills. Seeks assignments that stretch him / her beyond comfort zone.
• Tech savvy: Continually scans the environment for technology breakthroughs. Encourages others to learn and adopt new technologies.
• Manages complexity: Readily distinguishes between what's relevant and what's unimportant to make sense of complex situations. Analyzes multiple and diverse sources of information to define problems accurately before moving to solutions.
• Business insight: Has an in-depth understanding of how businesses work and make money, is the first to spot possible future policies, practices, and trends in the organization, with the competition, and in the marketplace.
• Courage: Shares sensitive messages or unpopular points of view in a motivating manner. Volunteers to tackle and lead tough assignments.
• Resourcefulness: Marshals' resources (people, funding, support) to get things done
• Manages ambiguity: Is energized when faced with ambiguity and uncertainty. Manages the risk that comes with moving forward when the outcome isn't certain.
• Cultivates Innovation: Comes up with useful ideas that are new, better, or unique, introduces new ways of looking at problems.
• Decision Quality: Actively seeks input from pertinent sources to make timely and well-informed decisions.
• Interpersonal savvy: Understands interpersonal and group dynamics and reacts in an effective manner. Engages input from others constantly and listens with empathy and concern.
• Builds Networks: Builds strong formal and informal networks. Draws upon multiple relationships to exchange ideas, resources, and know-how.
• Plans and Aligns: Sets objectives to align with broader organizational goals. Breaks down objectives into appropriate initiatives and action.
• Balances Stakeholders: Understands internal and external stakeholder requirements, expectations, and needs. Balances the interests of multiple stakeholders.
• Develops Talent: Supports and engages others to assist with their development. Provides thoughtful, objective feedback to peers.
• Directs Work: Provides clear direction and accountabilities. Is comfortable assigning work and driving decisions.
• Organizational Savvy: Deals comfortable with organizational politics. Knows who has power, respect, and influence. Steers through the organizational maze to get things done,
• Being Resilient: Remain motivates and energetic even during stressful times. While they might get impacted by seatbacks, eventually learns from it and recovers.
• Drives Results: Has a track record of exceeding goals successfully, pushes self and helps others achieve results.
• Persuades: Positions views and arguments appropriately to win support. Convinces others to take action.
• Drives engagement: Assigns work based on project need and volunteer interest. Shows appreciation for others contribution. Shares ownership of successes and failures
• Strategic mindset: Thinks beyond the tactical work. Uses critical and strategic skills when working through an issue. Contributes to strategic discussions.

First Quality is committed to protecting information under the care of First Quality Enterprises commensurate with leading industry standards and applicable regulations. As such, First Quality provides at least annual training regarding data privacy and security to employees who, as a result of their role specifications, may come in to contact with sensitive data.
First Quality is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identification, or protected Veteran status.