FourGen Holdings Inc
Senior Accounting Manager
FourGen Holdings Inc, Oak Brook, Illinois, United States, 60523
Summary:
Partnering directly with the CFO, the Sr Manager of Accounting is responsible for financial management, accounting systems and processes, compliance and controls, communication of financial results through month and year end close process across multiple entities, and supporting internal and external audits. This role is hands on and will include preparing and posting journal entries as well as being able to be strategic. The Sr Manager will directly manage an Accounting Manager and AP Supervisor, with a total team size of 5-7 staff. This role requires strong leadership abilities, attention to detail, and in-depth knowledge of accounting principles and regulations.
What you'll do:
Financial Management:
Oversee the day-to-day operations of the accounting department, including accounts payable.Manage the month-end and year-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.Prepare and review financial statements, ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).Coordinate, support, and manage external audits such as Year End, Tax, Sales/Use Tax, WC, etc.Gather year-end tax preparation materials.Provide oversight the Accounts Payables via AP supervisor.Systems and Processes:
Serve as Financial Lead on Business Central ERP to ensure accounting transactions are reflected accurately in the general ledger and related subsystems.Participate in and manage special projects related to continued automation/streamlining of department's activities.Stakeholder Communication:
Work with other Finance team leaders to assure their activities are appropriately reflected in financial results.Interact with Owner and other key business unit leaders on important accounting topics as needed.Compliance and Controls:
Manage routine compliance activities such as sales/use, annual reports, tax payments.Work alongside of CFO to maintain financial controls.People Development/Management:
Train and develop team members.Plan, assign, and direct work.Appraise performance; reward and correct behavior.Address and resolve team member issues.What you'll need for success:
Bachelor Degree in Accounting minimum required.10 years in Accounting; minimum 3 years in a manager and supervisory role with a company that had multiple legal entities.Experience in successfully consolidating multiple companies' financial statements required.CPA preferred (or pursuing CPA).Highly developed analytical and technical accounting and regulatory expertise.Strong knowledge of GAAP and other relevant accounting principles.Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle) and advanced Excel skills.Significant experience with ERP necessary; Business Central or Business Dynamics a plus.Strong leadership and team management and development abilities.Attention to detail.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Construction industry experience highly desired.
FourGen Holdings is the parent of a family of companies in the electrical and renewable energy industries, which includes Continental Electrical Construction Co, Continental Energy Solutions, and Electrical Energy Experts. Our commitment to innovation and quality is rooted in four generations of family ownership and over 600 employees.
Working for FourGen Holdings provides:
Collaboration, assistance, tools and resources for success
An engaging and respectful workplace with excellent benefits and compensation
A value based working environment:
E: Everyone United
N: Nurture Communication
E: Enforce Accountability
R: Relationships Matter
G: Growth and Development
Y: You Make the Difference
FourGen Holdings is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex, sexual or gender orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service.
Partnering directly with the CFO, the Sr Manager of Accounting is responsible for financial management, accounting systems and processes, compliance and controls, communication of financial results through month and year end close process across multiple entities, and supporting internal and external audits. This role is hands on and will include preparing and posting journal entries as well as being able to be strategic. The Sr Manager will directly manage an Accounting Manager and AP Supervisor, with a total team size of 5-7 staff. This role requires strong leadership abilities, attention to detail, and in-depth knowledge of accounting principles and regulations.
What you'll do:
Financial Management:
Oversee the day-to-day operations of the accounting department, including accounts payable.Manage the month-end and year-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.Prepare and review financial statements, ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).Coordinate, support, and manage external audits such as Year End, Tax, Sales/Use Tax, WC, etc.Gather year-end tax preparation materials.Provide oversight the Accounts Payables via AP supervisor.Systems and Processes:
Serve as Financial Lead on Business Central ERP to ensure accounting transactions are reflected accurately in the general ledger and related subsystems.Participate in and manage special projects related to continued automation/streamlining of department's activities.Stakeholder Communication:
Work with other Finance team leaders to assure their activities are appropriately reflected in financial results.Interact with Owner and other key business unit leaders on important accounting topics as needed.Compliance and Controls:
Manage routine compliance activities such as sales/use, annual reports, tax payments.Work alongside of CFO to maintain financial controls.People Development/Management:
Train and develop team members.Plan, assign, and direct work.Appraise performance; reward and correct behavior.Address and resolve team member issues.What you'll need for success:
Bachelor Degree in Accounting minimum required.10 years in Accounting; minimum 3 years in a manager and supervisory role with a company that had multiple legal entities.Experience in successfully consolidating multiple companies' financial statements required.CPA preferred (or pursuing CPA).Highly developed analytical and technical accounting and regulatory expertise.Strong knowledge of GAAP and other relevant accounting principles.Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle) and advanced Excel skills.Significant experience with ERP necessary; Business Central or Business Dynamics a plus.Strong leadership and team management and development abilities.Attention to detail.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Construction industry experience highly desired.
FourGen Holdings is the parent of a family of companies in the electrical and renewable energy industries, which includes Continental Electrical Construction Co, Continental Energy Solutions, and Electrical Energy Experts. Our commitment to innovation and quality is rooted in four generations of family ownership and over 600 employees.
Working for FourGen Holdings provides:
Collaboration, assistance, tools and resources for success
An engaging and respectful workplace with excellent benefits and compensation
A value based working environment:
E: Everyone United
N: Nurture Communication
E: Enforce Accountability
R: Relationships Matter
G: Growth and Development
Y: You Make the Difference
FourGen Holdings is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex, sexual or gender orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service.