Position Title: Accounting Manager Location:Cleveland OH Business Unit:Team Wendy About Avon Technologies: We are a world leader in protective equipment with a reputation for innovative design highperformance quality and specialist materials expertise. Our two brands Avon Protection and Team Wendy supply our respiratory and head protection portfolio to customers across the globe from our manufacturing sites in the UK and North America. With over 900 talented people our shared purpose and core beliefs are to be #FIERCE about Protecting Lives. Its why we come to work and its what motivates us every day to do the best work we can. Purpose of Position: This role will be filled by an individual with a strong accounting background and tax experience who will be able to own the SBU close process the TW tax filings be the tax partner (BDO) contact the KPMG tax and audit liaison manage the AP and AR clerks and assist with FP&A when needed Key Responsibilities - Monthly Financial Close Own the monthend closing process ensuring all financial transactions are recorded accurately and timely. Collaborate with various departments to gather necessary financial information and assist in closing entries. Prepare and review monthly financial statements including profit and loss balance sheets and cash flow statements providing explanations for variances against budget and prior periods.
- Financial Compliance and Controls Ensure compliance with all relevant accounting standards and regulations as well as adherence to internal policies and controls. Conduct periodic audits of financial transactions and processes to ensure accuracy and compliance implementing corrective measures when necessary. Own the half year and annual audit and be the main point of contact with KPMG for TW.
- Accounting Operations Management Oversee daytoday accounting functions including accounts payable accounts receivable general ledger and payroll. Ensure timely and accurate invoicing collection of receivables and processing of vendor payments.
- Tax Accounting Own the TW tax filings process. Ensure TW delivers tax reports in a timely fashion. Shape the organizations tax strategies and identify tax savings opportunities. Follow and educate colleagues on current tax regulations and industry trends. Align TW tax presence with all legal rules and regulations. Be the tax provision contact with KPMG and be able to satisfy all audit requirements. Be the primary point of contact with BDO (tax partner).
- Continuous Improvement Initiatives Identify opportunities for process improvements within the accounting function and across financial operations implementing new tools and technologies as appropriate. Lead initiatives that drive efficiency and effectiveness in financial reporting and compliance.
- Finance Functions Assist in 5Year Strategy Annual Budget and Quarterly Reforecast where needed. Assist in finance functions including M&A processes where needed.
Minimum Qualifications: - Bachelors degree in accounting finance or a related field
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in finance and accounting roles with a focus on manufacturing or industrial environments
- Knows the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Tax experience
- Highlevel accounting skills
- Understanding of tax laws rules and regulations
- Attention to detail & accuracy
- Deep analytical thinking skills for solving difficult problems
- Previous experience managing and developing a team
Preferred Qualifications: - Masters degree a plus
- CPA license preferred
- Experience overseeing an organizations tax process with external tax support
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Work Environment: - This is a fulltime position with standard working hours although flexibility may be required during peak financial periods or for special projects.
- The role may necessitate occasional travel for business meetings conferences or training sessions depending on organizational needs.
What We Offer: - Flexible Schedule
- Competitive Compensation Package
- Medical Dental Vision Insurance
- 401k Matching
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Learning and Development Initiatives
This job description is not intended and should not be construed to be an allinclusive list of all responsibilities skills efforts or working conditions associated with this job. While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements management reserved the right to modify add or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary. Responsibilities of this position may include direct and/or indirect physical or logical access to information systems technologies subjected to the regulations/compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws.
U.S. Export Control laws and U.S. Government Department of Defense contracts and subcontracts impose certain restrictions on companies and their ability to share exportcontrolled and other technology and services with certain nonU.S. persons (persons who are not U.S. citizens or nationals lawful permanent residents of the U.S. refugees Temporary Residents (granted Amnesty or Special Agricultural Worker provisions) or persons granted asylum (but excluding persons in nonimmigrant status such as H1B L1 F1 etc. or nonU.S. citizens.
To comply with these laws and in conjunction with the review of candidates for those positions within Avon that may present access to export controlled technical data Avon must assess employees U.S. person status as well as citizenship(s).
The questions asked in this application are intended to assess this and will be used for evaluation purposes only. Failure to provide the necessary information in this regard will result in our inability to consider you further for this particular position. The decision whether or not to file or pursue an export license application is at Avons sole election. Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without a sponsorship for employment visa status (e.e. H1B status). The anticipated salary range for candidates who will work in Cleveland OH is $110000 to $135000 annually. The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience within the job type and years of experience within the industry education etc. EOE Including Vet/Disability
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