at Olin Winchester LLC in East Alton, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Olin Winchester, LLC ("Winchester"), considered one of the world's leading ammunition manufacturers,is seeking an Accounting Manager. This position will be located at theEast Alton, IL facility. In your role, you will lead the financial cost accounting and reporting area. With a reputation steeped in tradition, we have earned the moniker, 'The American Legend' by delivering on our commitment to excellence in everything we do - including staffing our state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities with diverse, energetic employees. Read on to learn more about this exciting opportunity and join our quest for the best.
Accounting Manager Essential Functions*:
Provide financial and analytical support and serve as a key business partner and advisor to the General Manager and Plant Staff.
Support continuous improvement efforts and drive actions with plant leadership.
Prepare, analyze, and present financial results compared to the annual business plan and periodic forecasting scenarios. Initiate and implement timely corrective action with plant leadership to capitalize on opportunities for improvement.
Develop and measure key financial performance indicators.
Monitor and evaluate monthly spending and absorption levels to meet company goals.
Lead monthly forecasting and annual budgeting process at the plant level.
Coordinate and support internal, external, and SOX audits while participating in the audit reviews to ensure no material audit adjustments or material internal control weaknesses are noted.
Assist in planning, developing, and coordinating the implementation of financial accounting systems. Formulate user plans that support Plant and Division objectives and coordinate activities with Information Technology.
Effectively and professionally, represent the plant in Corporate and government reporting matters.
Responsible for ensuring adequate internal controls around the Reporting Cycle, G/L maintenance, JE control, Account Reconciliation, User Privileges, Period-Open/Close, and Risk Management Assessment.
Review and evaluate proposed capital investments.
Responsible for inventory valuation based on FIFO and LIFO valuations.
Accounting Manager Position Requirements*:
BS/BA** in Accounting, Finance, or related degree. MBA or CPA preferred.
Minimum of 10 years recent related Manufacturing Accounting experience. Financial reporting experience preferred.
Minimum of 5 years supervisory experience.
In-depth knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
Good working knowledge of SAP or other major accounting system.
Excellent analytical, organizational, and follow-through skills.
Excellent communication (verbal and written), leadership, and project management skills.
Ability to communicate with customers, co-workers, and management within areas of responsibility.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from management.
This position requires access to ITAR controlled technical data, and as such, employment will be contingent upon the candidate's ability to access ITAR controlled technical data pursuant to an export license approved by the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, if required.
What's in it for you?
Many ofour employeeshave been with us for decades.We constantly strive, however, to bring new people with new points of view into the company.Your career is important to us, and we work with you to create development plans that help you achieve your career goals.
Our employees enjoy the following employment enhancements and more:
Paid maternity/paternity leave
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance effective Day 1
Fertility Benefits (lifetime maximum $25,000)
401(k) with an employer matchandOlin retirement contribution account
Accelerated vacation accrual
Volunteer Paid Time Off Program
Short term incentiveprogramparticipation
Robust rewards and recognition programs
Pay for Performance Methodology to reward exceptional performance
Alternate work schedules (location/role specific)
Diverse employee Networks
Employee Ammunition Purchase Program
Why Winchester?
Winchester is one of three proud business units of Olin Corporation. Olin began in 1892 and has steadily grown to become an industry leader in both ammunition and chemicals manufacturing. Winchester, OlinChlorAlkali Products &Vinylsand Olin Epoxy employ approximately 8,000 professionals in more than 20 countries with customers in nearly 100 countries around the globe.
*This list is not intended to be all-inclusive.
*Olin does not provide any form of sponsorship to applicants not authorized to work in the US.
**Degree must be... For full info follow application link.
Olin is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
