Accounting Manager - Atlanta, GA

 

Job ID:  493534

 

Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is the leading provider of outdoor living solutions in North America with an award-winning portfolio that enables customers to Live Well Outside. Inspiring endless possibilities with enduring performance, its collection of premier building products create inviting outdoor spaces where people connect, reflect and recharge. The manufacturer’s signature brands include Belgard® and Echelon® hardscape and masonry materials; Barrette Outdoor Living® and MoistureShield® fencing, decking and railing; Sakrete® and Amerimix® packaged concrete and mortar; Techniseal® sands, jointing technologies and surface protectors; PebbleTec® pool finishes; plus popular brands of landscape and gardening materials.     

 

Job Summary

 

As a GL Accounting Manager for Shared Services, you will be responsible for many aspects of general ledger related activities including ensuring the proper application of US GAAP to business transactions, bank reconciliations and balance sheet account reconciliations. You will also interact with our external auditors for interim reviews and annual audits. We are looking for someone who has excellent problem-solving skills and enjoys working in a challenging and fast–paced environment to support our continued success. An accomplished team player, adept at managing relationships, collaborating, and influencing across a variety of organizational functions.

 

Job Responsibilities:

 

• Manage the month-end close process as it relates to facilitating month-end tasks, posting and approving journal entries (including intercompany eliminating entries), maintaining detailed general ledger (GL) schedules, and reconciling key accounts.

• Manage accurate and timely close processes for both month-end and year-end.

• Support monthly financial reporting, including variance analysis reporting and fielding questions from other business lines.

• Maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure.

• Support the annual audit process through preparation of audit schedules and fielding any questions.

• Create and maintain up to date GL Accounting Policies for all critical general ledger accounting areas.

• Develop and document standard operating procedures.

• Evaluate and implement new and improved accounting processes and tools, including ongoing monitoring of internal controls.

• Respond to inquiries regarding special reporting requests.

• Advise staff regarding the handling of non-routine reporting transactions.

• Provide oversight over a team of four or more staff, with an ability to train and delegate tasks effectively.

• Plan and prioritize assignments and projects in a constantly changing environment.

• Maintain a pulse on the industry, enabling effective planning in accordance with trends.

• Perform ad hoc projects as needed.

Job Requirements:

 

• Experience in a GL Accounting Manager role with a proven track record of increased responsibilities and scope.

• Extensive experience working in large accounting systems.

• Very hands-on but also loves finding and building better ways to do things.

• Meticulous attention to detail, highly organized and strong analytical and Excel skills

• Self-confident team player with a positive, can-do attitude

• Able to multi-task and work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

• Excellent working knowledge of U.S. GAAP

Education:

 

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or at least 10+ years of progressive accounting experience.

• CPA preferred, not required.

 

What CRH Offers You

 

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

 

 

About CRH

 

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of large international organization.

 

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official em