ACP, Inc. Hiring for Accounting Manager at Cedar Rapids, IA Full Time

Located in SW Cedar Rapids, ACP, Inc. is proud to be the only US manufacturer of commercial high-speed and microwave ovens used in some of your favorite restaurants! ACP, Inc. is a division of the ALI Group and a leader in providing high-speed cooking solutions to the foodservice industry. We are seeking an Accounting Manager to join our team!

The Accounting Manager, reporting to the VP Finance, will be responsible for ensuring the integrity of financial reporting, most specifically relating to accurate reporting and analysis of material costs and inventory valuation. Will assist in leading the accounting team and provide accurate and timely financial information throughout the company. Will cross-train with and serve as the back-up to the VP Finance.  

Duties and Responsibilities:

• ERP power user and leader, ensuring ongoing system integrity and continuous improvement efforts to facilitate timely delivery of practical business intelligence to the company management team enabling insight into the financial performance of the business and the creation of value in their respective roles.
• Lead and is responsible for cost accounting function.
• Support leadership team in driving plant efficiencies, managing inventories, and enhancing cash flow.
• Support timely monthly closing process, the preparation of related financial reporting, and the subsequent reconciliation of balance sheet accounts.
• Support achievement of budget objectives analyzing variances and participate in initiating corrective actions.
• Support meeting of monthly, quarterly and annual reporting deadlines.
• Recommend and establish appropriate financial policies and procedures while ensuring effective internal accounting controls and compliance with SOX 404.
• Understand business processes, apply lean principles to process improvement, and look to promote and drive implementation, application and continuous improvement in all accounting related processes and procedures.
• Participate in interaction with internal and external auditors and various managerial levels.
• Assist in the organization and coordination of physical inventories.
• Manage the productivity and performance of the accounting staff including daily assignments, delegating responsibilities, and prioritization of projects.
• Lead by example and drive a collaborative work environment that demonstrates the utmost level of trust, integrity, and maintaining confidentiality within the accounting function. 
• Handles proper assignment of fixed asset lives, asset capitalization, depreciation calculations and entries, and tax depreciation calculations.

Experience, Education, Skills and Training:

• Bachelor’s degree with a major in Accounting or Finance strongly preferred; may consider equivalent combined education and experience.
• Preferred candidate to have a minimum of 5-8 years related experience including experience working in a small to medium sized manufacturing environment.
• Strong proficiency in MS Office, utilizing MS Excel at an advanced or expert level.
• Candidate must possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Prior supervisory experience.
• Ability to identify, analyze and implement processes to address accounting issues and improve overall business processes.
• Strong organizational and communication skills. Must be self-directed and have the ability to manage and work in a multi-task and priority environment.

Requirements:

• MBA, CPA, or CMA a plus.
• Familiarity or knowledge of Lean Manufacturing/Six Sigma production methodologies a plus.

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