Manager of Accounting Operations Team Lead & Process Owner

Manager of Accounting Operations - Team Lead & Process Owner

• 5 years of relevant accounting experience and proven supervisory skills are required
• A degree in Accounting or Business is required; candidates who bring a CPA designation will be given top priority for this high-impact position
• Pay is up to $180000 for this high-impact management role
• Must be a United States citizen or Green Card holder
• Full-time permanent W-2 employee
• No remote this is on-site
• Full benefits
• The company location is in the Chippewa Falls Wisconsin area

This full-time permanent Manager of Accounting Operations career opportunity is with a highly stable locally-owned manufacturing company in the renewable energy sector. This organization is defined by continuous improvement high production efficiency and a family-focused culture with an average employee tenure of 7 years due to exceptional security and growth. Crucially this position is seen as a direct pathway to future leadership roles including a Controller position for a successful candidate who is ready to hit the ground running.

The duties and responsibilities of the successful candidate will include the following:

• Supervise and mentor the accounting team overseeing all critical operational areas including Accounts Receivable Accounts Payable credit/collections and sales/use tax processes
• Oversee the preparation of periodic GAAP-compliant financial statements and prepare required monthly and annual tax and regulatory reports
• Coordinate the annual financial audit assist external auditors and coordinate the preparation of the company tax return to ensure full compliance with federal state and local regulations
• Maintain the documented system of accounting policies and procedures identifying and implementing opportunities for ongoing process improvement and best practices
• Maintain the confidentiality of highly sensitive business information reporting directly to the CFO and collaborating across all levels of management

The background of the successful candidate must include the following:

• Associates or Bachelors degree in Accounting or Business Administration is required; CPA designation is highly preferred
• 5 or more years of related experience is required with proven management and supervisory skills
• Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and tax preparation software
• Experience in the commodities or agriculture industries is highly desirable
• Proficiency with Great Plains Accounting software (or similar major ERP) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills are essential
• Must be reliable possess excellent organizational and problem-solving skills and be able to effectively lead a team in a fast-paced environment
• No remote this is on-site