Accounting Manager

Gilbarco Veeder-Root (GVR) is on the lookout for a dynamic finance professional who understands that accounting goes beyond mere number-crunching. We view accounting as a pivotal function that leverages financial data to uncover business opportunities and drive strategic initiatives. With an unwavering commitment to accuracy and a strong ethical foundation, you will lead our team to enhance business performance and streamline day-to-day accounting operations.
Are you a seasoned finance professional with a proven track record of leadership and innovation? Do you excel at identifying future strategic opportunities beyond the accomplishments of the past month? Are you a collaborative problem-solver who confidently makes strategic recommendations and willingly shares your expertise? If so, we invite you to join us as our Accounting Manager at GVR, reporting directly to our North American Controller.

This is a Hybird position. Candidates will be expected to visit our Greensboro and Raleigh, NC locations regularly. 

What you will do
•    Lead the execution of the monthly financial close process including review of journal entries, oversight of account reconciliations, and review of account fluctuations from historical actuals and forecast
•    Prepare financial information for consolidation into overall GVR and Vontier results
•    Lead the successful completion of internal/external audits and SOX compliance
•    Lead the implementation and maintenance of internal financial controls, procedures, and remediation plans
•    Partner with other GVR team members to ensure all processes are appropriately documented and accounting policies and procedures are followed
•    Proactively seek opportunities to improve financial performance through reduced business expense, improved cash flow, and near & mid-term business decisions.
•    Drive a myriad of process improvement initiatives focused on the efficiency and effectiveness of the accounting function at GVR by eliminating lower value, manual processes through simplification and root cause investigation
•    Develop and coach junior team members
•    Liaise with other functions to grow accounting mind share with key stakeholders and find resolutions beneficial for both the business and the accounting operations
•    Lead ASC606 deferred revenue review and recognition
 

Who You Are
•    Accounting (or finance) undergraduate degree; CPA required
•    Minimum of 5 years accounting experience preferred, ideally in a manufacturing environment.
•    Experience managing 3-5 direct reports 
•    Ability to understand balance sheet accounts, their relationship with the P&L and business activities to ensure that accounting transactions comply with US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
•    Proven professional with understanding of accounting theory, current accounting issues, and accounting systems.  Experience with SAAS a plus
•    Hands on experience with SOX including documentation of control structures and assessing design and operating effectiveness of controls
•    Demonstrated success coaching and mentoring team members for career growth
•    Working knowledge of consolidation and management reporting systems including process flows of ERP systems
•    Strong written and verbal communication skills; must be able to communicate effectively within all levels of the Company including those outside of the accounting function.
•    A proven track record in managing projects, meeting deadlines, and working collaboratively as part of a team
•    Experience and comfort being the primary contact for external auditors; able to interpret requests and provide deliverables to ensure an efficient audit
•    Demonstrated leadership capability and a strong desire to advance in your career through stretch assignments and personal growth
•    Understanding of lean manufacturing principles or six sigma (DMIAC) a plus