As part of our hiring process, we ask you to complete the Culture Index Survey. Failure to complete will result in an incomplete application. Click this link (or copy & paste in your browser): Wellness is a leading US manufacturer of branded and custom-engineered health and wellness products, trusted by consumers and partners nationwide. Due to an internal promotion, we and are seeking an Accounting Manager to step into a key leadership role within our Finance organization.

What we offer:

• Great Workplace Culture: Recipient of the Top Workplace award 8 years in a row
• Excellent benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision coverage available on day one; 401K match, company-paid life insurance, etc
• Generous paid time off including 9 paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement

What you’ll do:

The Accounting Manager is a key operational leader within the Finance organization, responsible for managing the daily accounting operations, ensuring accuracy of the financial statements, and driving a disciplined month‐end close You will lead a team of 5 within accounting, accounts payable, and accounts receivable fostering a culture of accountability, development and excellence. You’ll build strong relationships with the extended leadership team to enable the development of meaningful reporting and drive effective budgeting and forecasting cycles. Reporting to the Company Controller you will partner with the Controller and CFO to ensure the overall effectiveness and scalability of the Accounting Organization.

• Assist the Controller by providing oversight of the day-to-day, monthly, quarterly, and year end operations of the Accounting/Finance Department.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the Accounting team of 5
• Develop relationships and work closely with the Extended Leadership Team (ELT) to develop meaningful reporting from which timely business decisions can be made
• Leverage strong ELT relationships, collaborating with the Financial Planning and Analysis team to drive the annual budgeting and forecasting cycles to develop financial models, variance reporting, and projection tools
• Manage the financial close and issue monthly consolidated financial reporting packages/variance analysis in accordance with GAAP
• Maintain the integrity and accuracy of the General Ledger, fixed asset system, as well as detailed reconciliations of all balance sheet accounts
• Manage the annual audit and compliance with local, state and federal tax requirements including filings and interfacing with third parties that assist with these processes
• Serve as a key project team member for the corporate ERP implementation project
• Develop and maintain a reconciled system of cash reporting as well as a rolling cash flow forecasting tool
• Ensure that Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable function effectively and are managed to optimize and meet the Company’s Net Working Capital targets.
• Assists in the design and implementation of process improvements, including standardization, enhancements and automation of existing processes and systems
• In the event of an M&A transaction, as necessary, take on a support role in relevant integrations

What you’ll need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required – CPA, MBA preferred
• Minimum 7+ years of supervisory experience including leadership of an accounting team.
• Strong US GAAP foundation and manufacturing exposure
• Proven ability to lead teams and improve processes
• Excellent verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills
• Must possess excellent analytical, problem solving and reasoning skills
• Positively adapt to a dynamic business environment and embrace new challenges
• Self-starter with the ability to meet deadlines, prioritize tasks, work efficiently with minimal supervision, and detail oriented
• Must possess a high degree of intellectual curiosity as well as embrace continuous learning and improvement
• Highly developed level of emotional intelligence; ability to effectively give and receive feedback
• Proficient in ERP, Accounting, and Microsoft office suite of products
• Recognize that roles in Accounting/Finance afford access to highly confidential information and treat this trust with the professionalism and appropriateness it requires.