Financial Accounting Manager Job at Fuchs Lubricants in Harvey

MOVING YOUR WORLD by focusing on your success:
FUCHS offers a challenging and rewarding working environment where employees are encouraged to develop and grow.  We stand behind our core values: trust, creating value, respect, reliability, and integrity. Ours is a culture that fosters creativi-ty and empowerment, values work/life balance, and gives you the freedom to excel. At FUCHS we aim to nurture your capabilities, ideas and career.

 

Salary:

FUCHS offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience in a similar position. The salary range for this position is $105,000 - $130,000 per year, but actual salary will vary depending upon a new hire’s experience and qualifications as well as internal equity. 

 

Your Responsibilities:

The Accounting Manager reports to the Corporate Controller and will oversee the accounting and accounts payable functions of FUCHS’ U.S. operating companies:

 

Operational responsibilities:

• Conducts comprehensive financial analysis and reporting, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
• Manages team of financial accountants as well as accounts payable specialists
• Leads month-end and year-end close processes, including the preparation of financial statements and general ledger maintenance.
• Prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidations of Fuchs’ North American entities in compliance with the relevant accounting standards.
• Prepares and reviews interoffice financials ensuring, accurate disclosure to group accounting. 
• Assists in the development and reporting of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts, providing financial insight and analysis to support business decisions.
• Identifies and resolves accounting discrepancies and irregularities promptly.
•    Continuously evaluates and improves accounting and accounts payable systems and procedures for greater efficiency.

 
People leadership:

• Maintain a departmental culture in accordance with our core values of respect, trust, integrity, reliability, and creating value.
• Proactive leadership style, with a strong analytical mindset and problem-solving capabilities.
• Promotes and foster a culture of continuous process improvement and best practices within the department.

 

Qualifications we are looking for:

• A Bachelor's degree in accounting is required; CPA, CMA, or MBA strongly preferred
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a managerial role. 
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is strongly preferred.
• The ability to manage tight deadlines and multiple financial projects with a detail-oriented approach. 
• Flexibility in schedule to accommodate key deadlines.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, IFRS, and Consolidation accounting principles that dictate acceptable accounting practices.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex financial information clearly.
• Proficiency in advanced Excel functions and experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP. S/4 Hana and Power BI experience highly desired.

 

These are your benefits:

FUCHS offers a challenging and rewarding working environment where employees are encouraged to develop and grow as professionals.  In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on projects that will expand your experience and challenge your abilities in the global marketplace.  The position also offers an excellent compensation package and a comprehensive suite of benefits. Detailed benefit information can be found at this link: https://fuchs.com/us/en/benefits.

FUCHS Lubricants Co. is an equal employment opportunity (EEO)/AA employer and strongly supports diversity in the work-place (m/f/d/v).
 

Do you have any questions? Rosalinda Almanza (rosalinda.almanza@fuchs.com) will be more than happy to answer them!