Manager, Accounting

Sick - Minneapolis, MN

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Minneapolis, MN

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Accounting Manager at SICK is a hands-on role responsible for overseeing financial operations, project accounting, and implementing finance policies. This position involves managing a team of accountants, ensuring compliance with financial reporting standards, and providing financial guidance to internal stakeholders. The role is crucial for maintaining financial integrity and supporting the company's growth through effective financial management.

Responsibilities

• Manage, train, and supervise team members in internal controls related to Financial Reporting, IFRS, and the SICK Group Accounting Manual.
• Supervise and build a strong accounting team to fit the needs of our growing company.
• Oversee, manage, and actively support the general ledger and tax accounting functions for SICK USA and SICK Canada.
• Manage the internal financial reporting process to facilitate month-end and year-end closing procedures.
• Prepare timely and accurate financial statements.
• Provide ad hoc financial reports or related support as needed.
• Monitor and develop internal controls to minimize financial risk and identify areas of opportunity to better safeguard assets.
• Provide guidance and support to internal stakeholders on financial issues, including tax implications of business decisions and transactions.
• Manage the calendar of reporting events, both internal and external, including financial statement submission, tax filings, cash forecasting activities, and all census related submissions.
• Identify, track, and report any potential financial risks or issues, and work closely with the accounting teams to implement appropriate solutions.
• Manage and oversee the filing of regular tax returns, including income tax, sales, property, PST, HST, GST and other direct or indirect taxes.
• Act as an approver of bank transactions.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned or required by management.

Requirements

• 7+ years of professional experience in Finance and Accounting; 3+ years of supervisory or managerial experience.
• Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting is required.
• Comprehensive understanding of generally accepted accounting principles or international financial reporting standards.
• Experience with Financial Accounting, Project Accounting, AP, AR, Fixed Asset and Lease Management, Inventory Accounting.
• Experience working with corporate senior management possessing a respected competence in all things financial.
• Team/Project leadership experience.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Managerial skills; Organizational skill to identify priorities and meet deadlines.
• Computer skills in identifying flow of transactions.
• Professional competence with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint Access), previous CRM usage (Microsoft Dynamics), proficiency in SAP.
• Professional written and spoken fluency in English required.

Nice-to-haves

• CPA preferred, but not required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities.