Manager of Financial Consolidation

American Vanguard is a diversified agricultural and specialty products company focused on crop protection, turf and landscape markets. From our global headquarters in Irvine, California, we operate a wide range of businesses in the U.S. (AMVAC, AMGUARD Environmental Technologies) as well as in Australia (AgNova Technologies), Brazil (AMVAC do Brasil); Latin America (AGRI Center), Mexico (AMVAC Mexico), and globally (Greenplants, Agrinos). Established in 1969, we drive the growth and sustainability of agricultural products for human and animal consumption, natural fibers, and alternative fuels through a successful, unwavering strategy focused on developing new markets and innovative product development as a true technology-based solutions provider.

We have a new opportunity for a Manager of Financial Consolidation. The primary responsibility for this position will be to manage the global consolidation and reporting process of American Vanguard using Oracle FCCS (Hyperion) and report results. In addition, this position will support the 10-Q and 10-K reporting process, and manage various other accounting support functions. The expectation for this position will be to develop and maintain best-in-class processes and procedures for the consolidation and reporting process.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial consolidation for all global entities
• Prepare executive-ready financial packages
• Support the 10-Q/10-K reporting process
• Manage foreign exchange translations and analyze currency translation adjustments
• Coordinate with internal/external auditors, support SOX compliance, and prepare statutory reporting materials
• Oversee consolidation software (FCCS/Hyperion)
• Drive efforts to improve the consolidation and reporting processes and coordinate efforts to introduce technology solutions, where appropriate
• Provide ad hoc reports as requested
• Work on special projects as needed

Skills & Qualifications:

• Strong skills with Hyperion or Oracle FCCS
• Good understanding of GAAP concepts
• Advanced skills in Excel
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written
• Attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy
• Mindset of need to be "best in class" in relation processes and procedures
• Strive to continually improve
• Strive to develop and maintain a positive team environment

Education Requirements:

• BA or BS degree in accounting or finance
• CPA a plus

Experience Requirements:

• Minimum two years experience in managing financial consolidation utilizing Oracle FCCS or Hyperion
• Experience in supporting 10-Q and 10-K filings a plus
• Experience with QAD a plus, but not required

Benefits:

At American Vanguard, we offer an extensive Benefits package to all of our employees.

• Health insurance including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer matching

ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan with employee discount (NYSE: AVD)

These benefits are an important part of our compensation and we provide low out-of-pocket premiums for top-of-the-line PPO plan; Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA); Vacation; Holidays and more!

American Vanguard is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. AEP is proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.