Accounting Manager

Summary:

The Accounting Manager is responsible for managing, coaching, and advising accounting team members. This position is responsible for financial reporting and tax compliance and administration. The Accounting Manager will be responsible for leading and directing team activities related to the financial close process and ensuring accurate and timely filling of relevant financial information. In addition, the role will be responsible for managing the tax compliance and obligations of the organization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee the daily operations of the accounting department including month and end-year process, general ledger, revenue and expense analysis and other activities.
• Set up and/or oversee all audit and internal controls and metrics within the organization and ensure adherence to financial laws and guidelines.
• Coordinate with outsourced tax preparation work and develop roadmap for tax planning strategy.
• Prepare documentation for tax regulation authorities (U.S. and Canada).
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all tax related questions for the organization.
• Maintain relationships with accounting and tax firms, insurance companies, and various other external parties.
• Prepare relevant documentation for external auditors and government entities.
• Lead a team of direct reports to provide mentorship and guidance. Conduct 1 on 1 check-in/quarterly connections meetings: Define team members’ goals, elevate progress, and invest in their development by coaching, training, and supporting personal and professional goals/performance.

 

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting required.  5-7 years of related experience preferred. CMA or CPA is highly beneficial but not required.

Key Skills and Abilities:

• In-depth knowledge of accounting principles, laws and best practices.
• Detail oriented with excellent ability to think critically, analyze data, make recommendations, and manage circumstances accurately and professionally.
• High-level organizational skills, prioritizing a varied and demanding workload, and demonstrates strong initiative toward improvement efforts.
• Ability to maintain positive interpersonal relationships and provide professional assistance to coworkers and other stakeholders.
• Effective verbal and written skills, and ability to prioritize and organize work.
• Knowledge in the area(s) of Company policies, procedures, and products.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality in all aspects.
• Inspires a OneLely team culture and has the ability to inspire and engage individuals to do their best work towards shared goals.
• Solution-driven mindset with the ability to influence and collaborate with an approachable spirit.
• Self-motivated: willingness to grow professional skills and abilities.   

 

Application Procedure:

Complete standard online application for Accounting Manager on the icon below, including submission of Cover Letter and Resume with an email address, telephone number, and address for both school and permanent residence.

 

Who we are: Vision, Mission, and Core Values:

Our Vision:  A sustainable, profitable, and enjoyable future in farming

Our Mission: We create innovative solutions that help our customers excel in sustainable milk production to feed the world.

Our Core Values: Lely has 5 core values.  Values that guide us in how we behave in dealing with others.  On the work floor among colleagues, interacting with our customers, at meetings with our business partners, when dealing with the press; independent of place and time we show our values through our actions.

• Innovation: We change traditions by continuously seeking new ideas for positive change.
• Passion: We love what we do and are passionate to support our customers.
• Progress: We grow because our people are motivated to improve and move forward.
• Respect: Our focus is the well-being of people, animals, and the environment.
• Honesty: Being truthful and fair is essential in our way of working.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Lely provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.