Senior Accounting Manager

Woodward’s Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Commitment

At Woodward, no matter where you are from, your physical appearance, or how you identify, you deserve the opportunity to reach your greatest potential.  We are on a journey to achieve this as an organization and want to work closely with our members to set the right path.

We humbly acknowledge this will be an imperfect journey.  Yet, we are steadfastly committed to embracing the power of diverse people, perspectives and experiences for our current members, attracting the best talent across our communities, and creating an inclusive and rewarding workplace for all.

Woodward supports our members’ wellbeing and regularly benchmarks with other companies in our industry to offer an extensive Total Reward package for this position. Salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. 

• Estimated annual base pay: $134,000.00 - 167,500.00(midpoint) - 201,000.00

• All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity 

• 401(k) match (4.5%)Annual

• Woodward stock contribution (5%)

• Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members  

• 12 paid holidays, including floating holidays 

• Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance upon date of hire

• Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave 

• Paid parental leave

• Adoption Assistance  

• Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits 

• Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life 

• Member referral bonus 

• Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible             Spending 

• Voluntary benefits, including:  

• Home / Auto Insurance discounts 

• Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave 

 Are you ready to make your mark?  If you’re a Accounting Manager, we have an exciting opportunity for you.  This position reports to the Accounting COE Director and is responsible for financial accounting and reporting including, but are not limited to, payroll; cost accounting; interplant transactions and reconciliation; PPE & Lease accounting; inventory control and management; project accounting and regulatory taxes and fees. It is also responsible for review of team member’s work; account reconciliations; JE’s and site financial packages. This position covers scope of activities that are financially significant to the company which may include multiple sites and in compliance with GAAP and established internal control guidelines.

What You Will Be Doing 

• Leads a team of finance professionals, supervisors and/or leaders to achieve the objectives of assigned responsibilities, driving an environment of simplification; standardization; automation and lean/continuous improvements

• Responsible for recruiting, retaining, coaching and developing team members

• Effectively manages department resources through organizing, prioritizing, and distributing work assignments. At the same time, considers development opportunities of team members

• Acts as a financial consultant to non-finance leaders and members in the organization

• Participates in strategic planning, preparing and interpreting analysis that leads to the setting of strategic objectives and implementation plans

• Responsible for all accounting processes, leading to the timely and accurate reporting of financial results for the specific responsibility area and in compliance with GAAP and established internal control guidelines

• Effectively communicates financial results and the results of financial analysis to others within the organization, in small and large group settings

• May participate in due diligence and post-acquisition activities for the business group or other business groups

• Coordinates internal control monitoring (including SOX) and external and internal audits for areas within scope of responsibilities

What We Are Looking For 

• Bachelor degree in Accounting or Finance (or equivalent) required

• Master degree preferred

• CPA a plus

• 8+ years of accounting and financial experience that includes progressively more complex assignments or projects

• Substantive experience leading others

• Experience in a Manufacturing environment preferred

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