Be yourself at Protolabs Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to building a diverse team that feels they are valued in the workplace. So do you feel you do not meet every single requirement but still intrigued? We encourage you to still apply! You can help make our company even better. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, age, mental or physical ability, or any way you represent yourself. We strongly believe diversity makes for more successful teams. Why Protolabs? We are the leaders in digital manufacturing. We hire doers, makers, and creative thinkers who tackle our roles with an entrepreneurial spirit. Our culture is centered around meaningful work that brings new and innovative products to market at unprecedented speeds. We are a diverse team that comes from all walks of life and take pride in our team who is smart, genuine, humble, and passionate about what we do. It's our people who fuel our creativity and make our culture feel like home. Join our team as an Accounting Manager! This is a hybrid role being onsite in Maple Plain, MN on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. The Accounting Manager's primary responsibility is to manage the monthly accounting close process for the Americas region, including leading a team of accountants to support with the close and financial reporting cycles. The Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing the maintenance and accuracy of the Company's general ledger, ensuring financial records comply with accounting principles, regulations, and internal policies. This role involves managing month-end and year-end closing processes, reconciling accounts, preparing financial statements and leading a team of accountants to maintain financial integrity. The Accounting Manager is also responsible to manage the administration of the Company's global equity compensation program. The Accounting Manager position is actively involved in the monitoring and managing of Protolabs' finance policies, including implementation of new or modified policies, procedures, and processes. As a people manager, the Accounting Manager is responsible to lead a team of accountants and actively engage in their professional growth and development while adhering to our values to make Protolabs a great place to work. You Will Be Responsible For: Oversee the day-to-day operations of the general ledger, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with GAAP. Manage month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation. Ensure timely and accurate recording of financial transactions, adjustments and allocations. Lead, supervise, and develop a team of accountants in support of the financial close and reporting cycles, providing guidance on best accounting practices and ensuring growth and development of a high-functioning, elite team. Perform balance sheet reconciliations, bank reconciliations, and variance analyses to ensure proper financial reporting. Collaborate with internal and external auditors by providing requested documentation and addressing audit findings. Assist in the development and implementation of accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to improve efficiency and reduce risk. Work cross-functionally with departments such as Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and FP&A to streamline processes and ensure accurate financial reporting. Support budgeting and forecasting processes by providing historical financial data and variance explanations. Manage the administration of the global equity compensation program, including fair value modeling, equity grants and vesting activities, and the Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP). Manage internal control processes, including the creation and retention of documentation of process control activities, and compliance with internal controls, policies and procedures. Engage in continuous improvement to drive efficiency and accuracy in financial close and reporting processes. Take ownership to collaborate with other groups and/or departments to assess the reporting implications of changes in US GAAP, ensure compliance with new and/or amended standards/interpretations, coordinate changes, and ensure availability of requisite information for financial reporting. Participate in other projects as required. What It Takes: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance 5+ years of accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or management role An excellent knowledge of US GAAP and financial reporting requirements. High attention to detail and accuracy. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities. Strong organization skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to rapidly changing priorities while consistently delivering on time/high quality results. A high degree of initiative and self-motivation. Preferred: Strong ability to translate complex technical guidance and effectively document and implement within an organization. Superior oral and written communication skills, including the ability to work effectively and influence key decision makers within various levels of the organization. Strong people management skills, effective prioritization and delegation, and leadership ability including high focus on maintaining organization culture that fosters teamwork. What's in it for you: We offer a competitive total compensation package In addition, we offer competitive benefits including but not limited to: Health Insurance: Traditional OR High Deductible plan Flexible Spending Accounts Health Savings Account (including employer contributions) Dental and Vision Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Paid caregiver leave You will receive PTO + Holiday Pay + Volunteer Hours 401k with company match and immediate vest Employee Stock Purchase Program with a 15% discount And More! Protolabs offers a competitive total rewards package, and compensation mix vary based on position, such as base wage, as well as other earnings including incentives and commissions. Actual pay offered will vary depending on multiple factors which may include, without limitation, job function, work experience, specialized skills, training, education, and certifications. Proto Labs maintains ITAR-compliant operations in all of our United States based... For full info follow application link. All Proto Labs facilities in the United States are ITAR-compliant operations. Due to ITAR regulations, Proto Labs is only able to employ U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents (green card holders) or foreign nationals granted refugee or asylee status. Individuals with temporary visas (e.g. E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, TN or OPT) are not eligible for hire. Proto Labs, Inc. is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor s legal duty to furnish information.
