Accounting Manager

Monday-Friday Days

Position Summary:

This role is responsible for the integrity of the Lenexa General Ledger. This includes managing all inputs to the system from multiple groups and being able to explain any variances upon request. This role also owns the payroll process for Lenexa (with the final calculations being done at the Corp level) and the Temp Labor process. Any new Corporate initiatives or changes in process also fall to this position.

Key Responsibilities:

Payroll management
Review, Reconcile and Approve the Payroll file each period.
Complete the SOX required reporting,
Support the Costa Rica team in the actual booking of payroll related entries.
Manage all Corporate and Site process changes and policy updates as they relate to Payroll.
Ownership and Calculation of the Incentive/Bonus/Commission programs
Manage all Corporate annual reporting, audits, company-wide initiatives and restructuring projects for Finance.
Facilitate the month end close process ensuring all entries are completed on time and accurately.
Represent the Finance function in any new Site initiatives or process improvement projects.
Support your team with coaching, engagement, and assistance with their job duties by providing expertise when needed.
Responsible for continuous process improvement throughout the role and any ad-hoc reporting required by Leadership or the Corporate office.
Frequent Contacts:

Internal

Commercial, Operations, HR, Finance & Procurement
Shared Service Center O2C, R2R, P2P & Management team
Leadership within MBD and SDG
External

3rd party suppliers (contractors, vendors, suppliers, consultants)
Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree Accounting or equivalent experience (5 years’ experience)
SAP experience

Other Job Requirements:

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to connect with and positively relate to leadership and all levels of the organization.
A holistic thinker who can look site-wide to ensure policies and procedures are inclusive for all groups.
Proven track record for developing, training, and coaching teams.
Great communicator
Ability to understand the complete process including the how and why of each task.