Accounting Manager

Wenger Corporation • Owatonna, MN • 1d ago

Description This is a structured hybrid position which requires working in our Owatonna, MN facility: Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. Wednesdays and Fridays are home office workdays. Therefore, candidates must reside within reasonable drivable distance to the facility. Wenger Corporation is a privately held, leading manufacturer of high-quality music education, performing arts and athletic products. Choosing between working for a large or small company can require some unfortunate trade-offs. Wenger Corporation is the sweet spot you didn't believe was possible. As a 550-employee, international market leader, we provide the generous benefits and wellness programs you need, the opportunities for development and advancement you desire, and the corporate growth you rely on. And we by wrap it all in a family-owned, small-company culture where your voice is heard, your name is known, and your impact is felt. Blending the best of big and small companies. That's Wenger Corporation. Wenger Corporation is seeking an Accounting Manager to join our team in Owatonna, MN. As an Accounting Manager, you will contribute to Wenger Corporation's strategy to provide an exceptional customer experience by providing comprehensive financial leadership by functioning as a lead accounting professional with oversight of all accounting activities. This includes timely and accurate financial statements to the board, executive management, and leaders. This position works closely with the CFO, FP&A Manager, and collaborates with management across the organization. At a minimum, you'll need: Bachelor's degree in Accounting; CPA/CMA certification or advanced degree a plus. Five+ (5+) years' of hands-on accounting experience with progression into leadership roles. Large accounting firm/Big 4 experience preferred. Five+ (5+) years manufacturing organization experience High proficiency with Microsoft office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Office) As the Accounting Manager a typical day might include: Overseeing all accounting functions to ensure timely and accurate completion of accounting activities, including period closing and reporting, inventory valuation, fixed asset management, product costing, budgeting/forecasting, compliance reporting including census reports, business licenses, etc., and overall asset, liability, and cost control Managing and developing team to meet or exceed objectives and achieve corporate goals Embracing ongoing team development and coaching to enhance team's effectiveness as a strategic business partner Understanding, analyzing, reporting and presenting financial performance and key metrics (recurring and ad-hoc) to both internal and external team members and business partners Proactively monitoring and identifying financial variances and related implications; provide perspective on appropriate actions required to mitigate unfavorable variances Understanding, interpreting, and communicating cost absorption impacts of decisions regarding expense and capital expenditures Participating in financial consolidation and budget/forecast development Providing support to departments on transactional research, accuracy, and reporting. Analyzing existing accounting procedures to identify gaps and opportunities; streamline accounting operations to ensure quality service to internal and external customers Generating and maintaining accounting processes and procedures for financial controls, product and job costing, and profitability analysis; maintain updated documentation of all processes and procedures performed by the team Performing ad-hoc research and US GAAP and/or International accounting requirements as needed Participating in insurance renewals Serving as subject matter expert for all accounting matters and maintain accounting systems with decisions that comply with such standards Coordinating year-end audits with public accounting firm to assure limited adjustments Providing adequate cash forecasting to meet operating and capital expenditures Participating in compliance reporting for 5500s Reporting quarterly compliance to the bank Benefit offerings include: Paid Time Off 9 Paid Holidays Generous Profit Sharing Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Spending Accounts - HSA, FSA, DCFSA Company Paid Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match Company Paid Life Insurance Supplemental Life Insurance Employee Assistance Program Tuition Reimbursement Program Wenger Corporation's core purpose is to ENRICH LIVES BY ENABLING AND INSPIRING GREAT PERFORMANCES. Put your passion to work in an exciting, rewarding industry that inspires great performances today! Wenger Corporation is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer All qualified Candidates are Encouraged to Apply

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