Summary: The Sr. Accounting Manager is a key leadership role responsible for leading the accounts payable, credit and collections and month-end close functions. The role will ensure financial integrity and operational efficiency by managing key accounting operations and will be a champion of digital business transformation, leveraging technology to drive continuous improvement and innovation across the organization.

Salary Range: $120,000 - $140,000/annually

Primary Duties:

Manage the monthly financial close process, including ensuring all costs incurred are properly recorded, reviewing journal entries, account balance reconciliations, and report preparation (including year-end financial statements)

• Oversee the management of accounts payable and credit and collections processes, providing recommendations for enhancements to optimize transaction processing and improve cash flow efficiency.

• Take ownership of the credit card processes and procedures, with a focus on continuous improvement and streamlining for efficiency and accuracy

• Enhance and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets and mitigate risks.

• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to strengthen internal controls.

• Collaborate with internal and external auditors to ensure compliance with all financial regulations and to facilitate the timely completion of audit processes.

• Manage a broad range of projects, many of which require extensive research and analysis of internal or external data, provide recommendations to management, and implement recommendations.

• Drive continuous improvement by introducing innovative thinking and best practices to the function, including the analysis and development of new metrics and performance indicators.

• Lead and mentor accounting staff, fostering their professional development and job performance.

  Other Responsibilities:

• Perform other responsibilities as requested.

  Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or equivalent, CPA required

• 8+ years’ experience in accounting, with at least 3 years of team leadership

• Experience in agriculture or manufacturing preferred

• Strong technical and analytical aptitude translating GAAP into practical business advice

• Strong interpersonal skills, including written and oral communication skills

• Comfortable dealing with ambiguity and the ability to work independently

• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including D365

• Strong Attention to detail and organizational ability

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

• Some Travel Required