Corporate Accounting Manager

Position: Corporate Accounting Manager

Reports To: Corporate Accounting Assistant Controller

Overview: The Corporate Accounting Manager will ensure accurate and timely internal/external financial reporting, oversee general accounting functions, review current accounting processes, and make recommendations and improvements. Assist management in financial budgeting and forecasting processes, advise staff on non-routine accounting transactions, and will be a key team member in our effort to streamline and automate our financial processes.

Company: Standard Motor Products, Inc. ($1.8 billion, global, NYSE manufacturer/distributor of automotive aftermarket, and engineered solutions for diverse non-aftermarket end markets) located in Long Island City, NY.

Primary Activities: Primary responsibilities of the position would include:

• Oversee the month-end close and consolidation process, including lease, equity, noncontrolling interest, intercompany, and workers’ compensation accounting, while approving accounting entries and reconciliations; along with monthly review of corporate department costs and supporting our tax and FP&A departments.
• Manage/Assist in preparation of consolidated financial statements, footnotes and other data included in the Company’s Form 10-Q and Form 10-K filings with the SEC.
• Key member of our continuous improvement efforts focused on identifying opportunities to further enhance, streamline and automate our financial processes, reporting and analytic capabilities including maximizing use of Microsoft Business Intelligence and Oracle tools.
• Assist with the annual audit process, including coordination with the Company’s financial team and external auditors.
• Participation in various special projects, including cross-functional projects with business owners, the information technology group, and senior management.
• Maintain strong internal controls over areas of responsibility and assist in the Company’s internal control compliance effort surrounding Sarbanes-Oxley, etc.

Experience & Skills: To function as the Corporate Accounting Manager, the following experience and skills are required:

• Accounting experience of 10+ years. Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance. CPA, Masters/MBA, and/or prior experience in a “big 4” public accounting firm a plus.
• Brings strong expertise in public company reporting and generally accepted accounting principles, with international reporting experience considered a significant advantage.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Knowledge and experience using the Oracle suite of products including the FCCS consolidation tool (“Hyperion”) and Workiva. JDE ERP knowledge a plus.
• Capable of working as a team player and comfortable being part of a “hands on” team of professionals. Strong work ethic.
• Ability to exercise proper judgment with above average analytical skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Benefits of working at SMP:

• Work-life balance/ hybrid
• Free parking in surrounding area for employees
• 401k/ESOP employer contribution
• 16 weeks fully paid maternity leave
• 8 weeks fully paid parental leave
• Adoption/Foster Leave fully paid
• Progyny Fertility Benefits
• Mental Health Benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Medical, dental, vision insurance & more!


The estimated salary range for this position is $140,000 - $185,000
Please note that the salary range provided on the job posting does not include potential bonuses and other forms of compensation and, in some cases, may fall outside the range. The actual salary offered will be based on a wide range of factors, including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and where applicable, licensure or certification obtained.


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