Sr. Accounting Manager

Join our dynamic team as a Senior Accounting Manager! This role will lead the charge in managing and overseeing critical financial reporting functions. As a key player in ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, you will navigate the intricacies of month-end activities, collaborate on year-end audits, and contribute to the development of accounting policies.

POSITION SUMMARY

The individual in this role is responsible for managing and overseeing various aspects of financial reporting for WAI. This includes coordinating and executing accounting month-end activities, conducting general ledger reviews, and providing support during year-end audits. The role requires a deep understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting standards, and internal controls. The Senior Accounting Manager plays a critical role in ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements, and supporting the organization's overall financial objectives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee the monthly financial close process, including intercompany eliminations and consolidation, for all domestic and international locations.
• Provide oversight to the Accounts Payable team to ensure timely and accurate payment processing.
• Ensure the timely reporting of all financial information, including the preparation of financial statements and reports.
• Validate the accuracy and integrity of financial transactions through thorough review and analysis.
• Oversee intercompany transactions, settlements, and eliminations to ensure proper accounting treatment.
• Review and approve all monthly account reconciliations and roll forward schedules to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Assist in the analysis of monthly financial results, identifying trends, variances, and areas for improvement.
• Review and approve all monthly journal entries, ensuring they are properly recorded and supported by appropriate documentation.
• Maintain proper controls to ensure all company assets are properly valued, safeguarded, and reported in accordance with accounting standards.
• Assist in the facilitation of the annual year-end external audit, including providing necessary documentation and addressing auditor inquiries.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of accounting policies and procedures to ensure adherence to the company's internal controls framework and compliance with accounting regulations.
• Selects, orients, trains, coaches, counsels, and disciplines associates in coordination with the Human Resources Department.
• Promote a collaborative work environment, encouraging effective communication and cross-training initiatives to enhance team productivity, versatility, and skill development.
• Undertakes additional responsibilities and tasks as directed by management

QUALIFICATIONS (Education, Experience, & Skills required)

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• 7+ years’ of progression accounting experience (public/private mix is preferred)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; Advanced Excel
• Strong technical GAAP accounting.
• Previous manufacturing or cost accounting is a plus.
• Demonstrates strong problem-solving abilities.
• Capable of following instructions and responding to management direction.
• Detail-oriented and able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Exhibits experience working collaboratively in a team environment.
• Possesses strong verbal and written communication skills

Licensing or other special certifications: CPA preferred.

Behaviors

• Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

• Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization