Accounting Manager

Description

Job Summary

The Accounting Manager is responsible for supporting precise and timely accounting operations for Safeguard, to include managing and overseeing the accounting for and day-to-day activities related to accounts receivable, accounts payable, expense reporting, and cash management. This role will require a hands-on leader who can ensure timely and accurate processing of transactions, maintain strong internal controls, and work closely with both internal and external stakeholders to maintain optimal cash flow and financial operations. This position will reside in the Huntersville, NC area and will report directly to the Assistant Controller.

Essential Job Functions

• Lead the accounts receivable function, monitoring aging reports to resolve any outstanding or disputed receivables. Develop and implement strategies to improve collections and reduce bad debt. Ensure accurate, complete, and timely recording of customer payments. Responsible for the accounting related to AR, including, account reconciliations, bad debt reserves and write offs. Implement and manage policies and procedurs to monitor customer credit limits, payment terms and outstanding balances. 
• Lead the accounts payable function, ensuring vendor invoices are recorded, processed, and paid on time and in accordance with company policies and procedures. Support vendor relationships and assist with resolving any discrepancies or issues related to invoices or payments. Prepare and recommend weekly payment runs, ensuring timely processing and recording of payments. Improve the Company’s working capital requirements through active management of accounts payable.
• Oversee the expense reporting process for employees, and corporate credit cards, ensuring timely and accurate submission of reports in compliance with company policies. Implement and enforce procedures to monitor and control employee expenses, including reviewing and approving expense reports. Ensure that all transactions are properly recorded and classified in the general ledger and related account reconciliations. 
• Monitor daily cash flow and ensure the company has adequate liquidity to meet operational needs. Prepare weekly cash forecasts and reports and provide insights on changes in cash position. Support management in cash flow projections and working capital analysis. Develop cross functional processes to continually improve the accuracy of the weekly cash forecast. 
• Responsible for ABL debt reporting related to accounts receivable, ensuring accurate and timely preparation of reports, compliance with audit requirements, and adherence to reporting standards required by financing bank. 
• Ensure compliance with all relevant accounting standards, company policies, and regulatory requirements for cash management and transaction processing. Assist in preparing monthly and quarterly financial reports, highlighting key trends in cash flow, outstanding receivables, and payables. Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and internal controls in all aspects of accounts receivable, payable, expense reporting, and cash management.
• Collaborate with internal and external auditors during audits and ensure accurate reporting of financial data. 
• Other ad hoc projects and duties as required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 to 8 years of experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment. 
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting is required. MBA or CPA may be deemed advantageous.
• Strong understanding of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Excellent analytical skills with attention to details
• Ability to adapt to conflicting deadlines and priorities established by company demands; and establish goals and objectives for this position and the function.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, provide leadership, and take initiative under minimal supervision.
• Effective communication skills, verbal and written, in order to research, prepare and present information to Management, as well as effective communication skills with co-workers, staff and customers.
• Enterprise software experience required. Dynamics 365 experience a plus.
• Flexibility to adapt to a fast-paced environment with significant organizational growth and change.
• Strong business partnering and interpersonal skills 
• Ability to work well in high pressure situations in order to meet deadlines 
• Ability to multi-task and manage numerous simultaneous priorities 
• High energy, high ownership of work product, and dedication and commitment to driving results

Competencies

Demonstrates ownership and accountability; the ability to plan, execute, control, and deliver; communic