Accounting Manager

The Dürr Group is one of the world's leading mechanical and plant engineering firms with outstanding expertise in automation and digitization/Industry 4.0. Products, systems, and services offered by the Group enable highly efficient manufacturing processes in different industries. Dürr supplies not only the automotive industry but also other sectors such as the mechanical engineering, chemical and pharmaceutical industries, and the woodworking industry.

The Dürr Group operates in the market with five divisions:

• Paint and Final Assembly Systems: Paint shops and final assembly systems for the automotive industry
• Application Technology: Robot technology for the automated application of paint, sealants and adhesives
• Clean Technology Systems: Exhaust-air purification systems and energy efficiency technology
• Measuring and Process Systems: Balancing as well as assembly, testing and filling technology
• Woodworking Machinery and Systems: Machinery and equipment for the woodworking the industry

Location: De Pere, WI

Position Summary:

The Accounting Manager is responsible for supporting local executive management, business unit management and corporate headquarters with financial accounting, cash management, and corporate reporting services on a business unit and consolidated basis. Work is performed in a fast paced environment with tight time constraints. Unusual hours and travel may be required. This is a salaried exempt position.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Direct managerial oversight of general, accounts payable, accounts receivable (including service and spare parts), and treasury functions while supervising a professional staff of accountants, analysts, and accounting clerks.
• Accurate and timely completion of the monthly financial close process in adherence to local and corporate reporting schedules and timelines.
• Responsible for monthly generation of financial statements (including Balance Sheet, Income Statement, and Cash Flow Statement) and reporting packages for local management and headquarters in Germany on an IFRS basis.
• Responsible for treasury and cash management function in close coordination with Corporate Treasury Department in Germany.
• Responsible for Accounts Payable function to ensure efficiencies in the SAP AFI Application.
• Manage relationship with local auditors to ensure timely and effective completion of year-end audit process for DSI on an IFRS basis including stand-alone financial statements and footnote disclosures.
• Provide excellent leadership and managerial oversight of all financial accounting functions and personnel.
• Provide necessary ad-hoc reporting on an as needed basis.
• Must comply with all work rules, policies and procedures including safety rules and regulations.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Knowledge Skills, Abilities:

• Excellent leadership and personnel management skills.
• Well-versed in IFRS and US GAAP reporting standards.
• SAP implementation (FI and CO) experience highly desirable.
• Knowledge of processes and procedures of POC accounting in a contract management environment.
• Must be detail-oriented with desire to delve into transactional functions while maintaining scope of the global corporate environment.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.
• General understanding of the automotive business.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word Excel, PowerPoint).
• Basic ability to navigate Internet and Intranet software packages.
• Ability to maintain working relationships with internal and external customers and suppliers.
• Must be flexible, dependable and creative.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment, often in a leadership position.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills (English required and German highly desirable).
• Must be able to manage time and determine priorities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor Degree in Accounting/Finance or related discipline.
• 8-10 ye