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Overview of Responsibilities: This position is responsible for USA and Canada's accounting as well as consolidation of foreign entities. This position will lead and develop the North American Accounting team to provide timely and accurate financials and analysis to management, as well as proactive cost management. They will interface with all levels of management and employees corporate-wide.    Key Job Elements:

• Develop, drive, and motivate the Accounting Team
• Manage and oversee the daily/monthly/yearly operations of the department
• Provide timely and accurate month-end and consolidation of foreign subsidiaries
• Be a leader in the understanding and streamlining of processes in the ERP system; Microsoft D365
• Identify and investigate financial variances vs. budget; drive cost improvement through strong analysis and partnership with management 
• Establish, document, and enforce methods and policies in accordance with U.S. GAAP
• Review all account reconciliations on a monthly basis
• Lead internal and external audits
• Prepare compliance reporting for banks and various government entities
• Develop and provide reports and analysis 
• Stay current on new accounting standards and pronouncements

Qualifications: Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA
• 5+ years' experience in accounting
• At least 3 years' experience effectively motivating, directing and supervising an accounting team Ability to effectively motivate, direct, and supervise accounting team
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Advanced computer skills: proficient in Microsoft Excel and Office
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and consolidation of foreign subsidiaries

Preferred

• 5+ years' experience in Public Accounting 
• Experience working for a Manufacturer
• Use of Microsoft D365
• Global Corporate Taxation Experience