Accounting Manager at Ralliant, Plainville, CT
Accounting Manager at Ralliant in Plainville, CT. Est. up to $160k. Apply with swipeandhired.
The Accounting Manager plays a crucial role in supporting the Controller in various financial and accounting functions within the organization. The Accounting Manager will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy of financial reporting, adherence to GAAP and cost accounting principles, and the efficient operation of the accounting department. This position requires a strong understanding of accounting principles, audit procedures, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines. The Accounting Manager will oversee the day-to-day accounting workload for a team of accountants, without direct supervisory responsibility, providing guidance and support to ensure high-quality execution and delivery of team objectives.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Financial Reporting and Compliance
- Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP and company policies.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and assist with external audits and financial reviews.
- Champion the execution and completion of internal and external audit activities and SOX testing.
- Strengthen internal controls and accounting policies to safeguard company assets and support sustainable growth.
- Review financial data for accuracy, completeness, and consistency, identifying and resolving discrepancies as needed.
- Key driver of the monthly closing process to ensure timely delivery of balance sheet reconciliations.
- Conduct ad hoc tasks such as timely response on Ralliant home office inquiries, chart of accounts mapping, and other financial analyses and management reporting projects.
- Cost Accounting and Inventory Management
- Provide support to the cost accounting function, including the accurate valuation of inventory and the analysis of production costs.
- Help develop and maintain cost accounting methodologies to support decision-making and improve operational efficiency.
- Review inventory levels and inventory costing methods, identifying opportunities for optimization and cost reduction.
- Capital Expenditure and Fixed Asset Management
- Help manage and maintain an accurate and up-to-date fixed asset register, including the acquisition, disposal, and depreciation of assets, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and organizational policies.
- Drive organizational alignment on capital forecast and actual implementation.
- Process and Team Development
- Guide and mentor a team of staff accountants, providing training, best practice sharing and feedback to foster professional growth and KPI leadership.
- Develop and deploy scalable AI and automation initiatives to improve core value drivers, decrease process time and increase accuracy.
- Ensure deployed structured documented standard work around key processes.
- Foster a positive and collaborative work environment that promotes teamwork and accountability.
- Partner cross-functionally with operational and business leaders to improve financial visibility and decision-making.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- Minimum of five years in advancing responsibility accounting roles (preferably within a manufacturing environment or in a public accounting firm)
- Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting
- Robust knowledge of US GAAP, cost accounting, and audit procedures
- Excellent interpersonal skills - collaborative with internal/external customers, team members and cross-functional stakeholders
- Experience managing small teams
- Effective communications skills – including written, verbal and listening skills
- Strong analytical skills to diagnose and troubleshoot complex datasets
- Organized, with a strong process and detail focus to deliver high quality and timely results
- High energy, bias for action with continuous improvement mindset; recognizes and resolves issues
- Team-player attitude with the ability and willingness to take on challenges
- Excellent computer skills, particularly MS Excel
- ERP system experience (JDE and OneStream ideal)