Senior Accounting Manager

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Manage daily Accounting department activities, priorities, and workloads. Supervise, develop, and evaluate accounting team members, providing direction, coaching, and performance management. Ensure compliance with GAAP, SOX requirements, regulatory standards, and internal policies and procedures. Oversee the month-end close process and ensure financial deadlines are met. Support the preparation of monthly consolidated financial statements and quarterly financial reports. Perform and review balance sheet account reconciliations, financial analysis, and trend evaluations. Partner with the Controller on financial matters, reporting requirements, and accounting initiatives. Monitor changes in accounting standards and regulatory requirements and recommend appropriate process or policy updates. Evaluate and improve accounting procedures, controls, and departmental efficiencies. Support company financial plans and forecasts through accurate and timely accounting information. Perform other related duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEBachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required. Minimum of four years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a senior or leadership capacity. Knowledge of GAAP, auditing, cost accounting, and percentage-of-completion accounting. Experience with financial reporting and month-end close processes. REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIESStrong understanding of accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and internal financial controls. Advanced proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel, including spreadsheets, pivot tables, and macros. SAP or similar ERP system experience preferred. Strong leadership, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Ability to interpret financial information and identify opportunities for process improvement. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to build effective working relationships across departments. Ability to manage competing priorities and meet critical financial deadlines. An understanding of AI accounting automation and process streamlining experience preferred. Candidates with experience in manufacturing, automotive, high-tech, and fast paced industrial enviorments are highly preffered.