Sr. General Accounting Manager

Watsonville, California

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Job Description

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General Summary

This position is responsible for overseeing the entire General Accounting Department and the accurate compilation, analysis and reporting of accounting data in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) in a manner consistent with Company policies and procedures.

This position is open to candidates that may require relocation.

Essential Job Accountabilities

Oversee accounting close activities including, but not limited to, revenue recognition, inventory accounting, fuel accounting, fixed assets, cash, stock-based compensation, investments and various other accounts to ensure a timely and accurate financial close.
Manage the timely and accurate completion of all balance sheet account reconciliations to ensure the financial statements are in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
Oversee the preparation of select internal and external reports, ensuring they are adequately reviewed and accurately stated.
Perform impairment analyses for equity method affiliates and property, plant, and equipment (PP&E) as required by GAAP.
Manage accounting for foreign transactions, including financial statement translation and foreign currency transactions to ensure they are properly accounted for.
Ensure requests from internal and external auditors are promptly responded to and all Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (SOX) requirements completed, to ensure the accuracy of the financial deadlines and timely filings.
Provide leadership to ensure that internal customers are provided with consistently excellent service and participate in cross functional process improvement initiatives.
Guide and mentor managers and staff to ensure staff development and departmental efficiency.
Recommend and implement process improvements and best practices to facilitate an efficient process.
Research, analysis and other technical support to ensure transactions are recorded in a timely manner and in compliance with GAAP.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required
Master's in Business Administration (MBA) a plus

Work Experience

Minimum 10 years' progressive experience in a combination of public accounting and corporate accounting organizations with a minimum of 5 years' experience in a managerial capacity
Experience leading, coaching and developing staff and teams
Large enterprise system experience (Oracle e1 experience a plus)
Construction industry experience a plus

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Solid technical accounting skills and understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
Internally motivated to seek out answers, generate ideas, and develop new skills
Able to break down problems into meaningful parts and come to rational and well-thought out conclusions
Advanced computer skills required (Excel, Word, Microsoft Office suite, large enterprise systems, etc.)
Ability to work with and manage a high level of detailed information
Ability to properly manage and prioritize resources, people and projects
Team player, with strong leadership skills, who can operate effectively within a matrix management environment
Sound decision making ability with the experience to balance consensus against authority as appropriate
Excellent consultative and communication skills and ability to interface effectively with all levels within the organization
Superior analytical and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated ability to provide creative solutions to real-time challenges
Ability to work in high production environment and respond quickly and effectively under pressure and deadlines
Advanced written and oral communication skills to effectively disseminate information

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a comput

Numbers & Facts

Location

Watsonville, California

Skills

Accountingunmatched
Accounting Certificationsunmatched
Accounting Closeunmatched
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Balance Sheetunmatched
Best Practicesunmatched
Business Administrationunmatched
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)unmatched
Coachingunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Computer Skillsunmatched
Constructionunmatched
Corporate Policiesunmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
Establish Prioritiesunmatched
External Auditunmatched
Financial Reportingunmatched
Financial Statementsunmatched
Fixed Asset Managementunmatched
Foreign Exchange (FX)unmatched
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)unmatched
Internal Auditunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Matrix Managementunmatched
Mentoringunmatched
Microsoft Excelunmatched
Microsoft Officeunmatched
Microsoft Wordunmatched
Oracleunmatched
Physical Demandsunmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Process Improvementunmatched
Production Systemsunmatched
Public Accountingunmatched
Reconciliationunmatched
Resource Managementunmatched
Revenue Recognitionunmatched
Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX)unmatched
Staff Developmentunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Technical Accountingunmatched
Technical Supportunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Writing Skillsunmatched

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