Accounting Manager

Pittsburgh Paints Company • Cranberry Township, PA • 1h ago

Description

The Senior Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of the accounting function for a $2 billion privately held corporation. This role ensures the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial reporting, maintains strong internal controls, supports strategic business initiatives, and leads the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.

The Senior Accounting Manager serves as a key member of the accounting leadership team and is responsible for managing accounting operations, developing staff, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP, and partnering with business leaders across the organization to support growth, operational efficiency, and sound financial decision-making.

This position will be reporting to the Assistant Controller.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Close Process

Lead and manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.

Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and supporting analyses.

Analyze financial results and investigate significant variances and unusual transactions.

Coordinate preparation of management reporting packages and executive-level financial analyses.

Ensure the integrity and accuracy of the general ledger.

Accounting Operations

Oversee all accounting functions, including:

General Ledger

Accounts Receivable

Accounts Payable

Fixed Assets

Inventory Accounting

Cost Accounting

Revenue Recognition

Payroll Accounting

Treasury Accounting

Intercompany Accounting

Ensure proper accounting treatment of complex and non-routine transactions.

Manage balance sheet reconciliations and monitor aged items for timely resolution.

Maintain and enhance accounting policies and procedures.

Internal Controls & Compliance

Maintain a strong internal control environment to safeguard company assets and ensure accurate financial reporting.

Ensure compliance with company policies, GAAP, tax regulations, lending agreements, and other financial requirements.

Support external audits, tax reviews, lender requests, and due diligence activities.

Lead implementation and monitoring of accounting controls and process improvements.

Identify operational and financial risks and develop appropriate mitigation strategies.

Internal Controls & Compliance

Maintain a strong internal control environment to safeguard company assets and ensure accurate financial reporting.

Ensure compliance with company policies, GAAP, tax regulations, lending agreements, and other financial requirements.

Support external audits, tax reviews, lender requests, and due diligence activities.

Lead implementation and monitoring of accounting controls and process improvements.

Identify operational and financial risks and develop appropriate mitigation strategies.

Leadership & Team Management

Lead, develop, and mentor accounting staff.

Establish performance expectations and support professional development.

Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and customer service.

Allocate resources effectively to meet departmental objectives and reporting deadlines.

Recruit, train, and retain high-performing accounting professionals.

Process Improvement & Systems

Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency, automation, and scalability.

Evaluate and improve accounting workflows and business processes.

Partner with IT and business stakeholders on ERP enhancements, system implementations, and technology projects.

Leverage data analytics and reporting tools to improve financial visibility and decision-making.

Business Partnership

Collaborate with operations, sales, supplychain, human resources, legal, and executive leadership.

Provide accounting guidance and support for strategic initiatives, acquisitions, divestitures, restructurings, and special projects.

Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.

Support business growth through proactive financial analysis and recommendations.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.

CPA certification or Master's degree in Accounting preferred.

7+ years of progressive accounting experience.

3+ years of management or supervisory experience.

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