Finance Accounting Manager Manufacturing Industry
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Job Description
Firetrace International has an immediate opening for a Finance Accounting Manager.
We are a growing fire detection and suppression company based in Scottsdale Arizona that offers its employees an opportunity to make a difference in the world and to grow as professionals and individuals within a team that values individuality and authenticity. Growth plans and internal promotions have created the need for a strong Finance Accounting Manager to lead and further develop our Accounting Department.
Firstly a bit about us
Firetrace is a global manufacturer of lifesaving fire suppression devices that has been part of Halma plc (LSE: HLMA) since 2015. Were in the business of protecting lives and livelihoods from the impact of fire. Our fire suppression systems keep businesses people and equipment safe by automatically detecting and suppressing fires in highrisk equipment like CNC machines vehicles heavy equipment electrical cabinets and wind turbines.
What youll be doing
Reporting to the Director of Finance the Finance Accounting Manager is a critical Finance management team member and the primary owner of general accounting financial reporting credit and receivables inventory fixed assets accounts payable sales tax and payroll activities. This role has high visibility to senior management and will help drive business decisions and observe their impact on the growth of the Company.
A day in your life might include
- Manage all aspects of accounting and financial close including:
- Monitor and enhance internal controls
- Close of financials and all subledgers in line with established deadlines
- Strict adherence to IFRS and Corporate Accounting Manual
- Supervise credit control by evaluating the creditworthiness of new and existing customers
- Oversee inventory accounting including obsolescence provision and semiannual physical verification and adjustment
- Direct the ongoing capitalization and maintenance of the fixed asset module including capitalized development costs
- Establish metrics relative to targets in Accounts Payable that will improve working capital and processing efficiency
- Ensure the timely completion of any required sales tax returns
- Monitor the processing of biweekly payroll ensuring accuracy and efficiency
- Train and delegate challenging workload to promote the skill development and career progression of accounting staff
- Provide consultation to segment teams and share knowledge and recommendations for financial improvement efficiency and/or improved control
- Meet all established statutory and management reporting guidelines as required by Firetrace and Halma
- Plan and coordinate internal and external audits to ensure clean reports
- Leverage the Companys ERP system and supplementary tools by analyzing business needs and implementing solutions
- Guide financial decisions by establishing monitoring and enforcing policies and procedures
- Design KPIs and dashboard tools to support business decisions and maximize Company performance
What we need from you
- Ability to be onsite in Scottsdale a minimum of 23 days per week or when needed for key meetings with advance notice.
- Ability to tolerate prolonged periods sitting or standing at a desk and working on a computer.
- Ability to travel occasionally
What youll bring to the team
- Strong accounting and overall financial management skills
- A solutionsbased mentality
- Proven leadership and supervisory experience managing and developing a team
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work across functional teams toward common goal
- Drive passion and accountability
- Commitment to Firetrace values & behaviors:
- We do the right thing even when no one is watching
- We advocate for each other
- We own the outcome not the task
- We harness curiosity to improve everyday
Whats great about working here
- Small company environment where individuals can have a big impact and stretch their skills while having the backing of a larger parent company Halma plc providing strong infrastructure and benefits.
- Outstanding benefits with $0 employeeonly medical dental and vision premium and lowcost premiums for additional family member coverage
- Flexible hybrid work environment
- A leadership team that values your individuality
- Great compensation and employeecentric benefits
Firetrace International is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate in employment because of race color religion sex (including pregnancy and gender identity) national origin political affiliation sexual orientation marital status disability genetic information age membership in an employee organization retaliation parental status military service or other nonmerit factor. Please direct application accommodation requests to
Requirements
- Minimum of five 5 years of progressive financial experience required including a minimum of one 1 year of supervisory experience
- Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or related field; relevant experience in lieu of degree will be accepted
- Financial experience in the manufacturing industry required
- Strong understanding of accounting for inventory in a manufacturing/assembly environment
- Proven ability to critically analyze data and business processes offer recommendations and drive organizational change
- Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize delegate and multitask as well as adapt to changing circumstances and priorities
- Expert analytical written and oral communication skills
- Strong data management and ERP system experience
- Commitment to team development and demonstrated leadership and people manager skills
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical Dental & Vision) with $0 employeeonly premium options
- Retirement Plan 401k IRA) with strong company match
- Life Insurance (Basic Voluntary & AD&D)
- Voluntary Critical Illness Hospital Indemnity Plans
- Paid Time Off (Vacation Sick & Public Holidays)
- Paid Voluntary Time Off
- Paid Parental Family Leave (Maternity Paternity)
- ShortTerm & LongTerm Disability
- Training & Development
- Free Healthy Snacks
- Wellness Program and Resources
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
