Accounting Manager

Marmon Aerospace & Defense LLC

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

This position manages the monthly closing cycle and prepares resulting financial statements. Management of A/R and credit functions, as well as direct supervision of the A/P, payroll and financial analysis functions of Marmon Aerospace & Defense. This position also serves as a backup for other departmental positions as needed. Additionally, this position acts as a liaison with the administrative departments at sister and parent company for exchange of information.

Responsibilities:

• Financial close and reporting
  • Review monthly accounting close process including journal entries, account reconciliations, and analytical review of the monthly operating results to ensure accurate accounting records are maintained.
  • Implement, document, and maintain adequate and effective processes to improve the close and reporting cycles to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
  • Responsible for meeting financial and tax reporting requirements to parent company. Includes consolidation of company financials and report issuance of month-end reports as well as financial analysis.
  • Support the preparation of the annual budget.

• Internal controls and compliance                                            
  • Implement, document, and maintain adequate and effective internal controls.
  • Maintain and/or develop policies and procedures across all areas of the finance organization.
  • Support annual parent company internal audits in addition to external audits, if necessary.
  • It is the responsibility of all Marmon Aerospace & Defense employees to act on behalf of the company and in compliance with all Marmon policies, procedures and Stand Practice Instructions (SPI), as well as Marmon Aerospace & Defense policies and procedures
  • All Accounting/Finance employees are to ensure that responsibilities maintained are in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements

• Inventory
  • Responsible for cost accounting activities and management of inventory subledger as well as part cost rolls.
  • Administers physical inventories and analyzes trends in physical inventory adjustments; also analyzes reserve for slow moving or excess inventory.
• Payroll
  • Manage weekly and semi-monthly payroll ensuring timely, accurate and compliant processing.
  • Responsible for payroll reporting and timekeeping data setup.
• Manage Accounting Staff
  • Supervise the AP Specialist and Staff Accountant.
  • Responsible for the performance management of employees in these roles.
  • Develop, implement, and oversee a program for personal and team growth for staff.
• Accounts Receivable and Credit
  • Review and evaluate credit worthiness of new and existing customers
  • Maintain credit files
  • Manage cash application process
  • Oversee collection of past-due accounts
  • Hold/Release shipments as necessary to maintain compliance with credit and collection objectives
• Accounts Payable and Payment Processing
  • Manage new vendor set up process ensuring compliance with the corporate treasury department policies so ensure no fraudulent payments are made.
  • Review and approve all check and ACH payments for accuracy.
  • Responsible for travel expense report review and approvals, user setup, and monthly posting to the GL and cross charging to sister companies.
• Operational Support
  • Maintain awareness of operations and provide assistance and direction as required to improve effectiveness and overall performance.
  • Prepare and present financial justification for capital expenditures requested by operations.
  • Oversee safeguarding and periodic physical inventories of property, plant and equipment.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills / Abilities:

• Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
• Proficient in database and accounting computer application systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance or Accounting required.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in accounting or finance, including supervisory experience.
• Experience with Hyperion, OneStream, or corporate consolidations reporting preferred.
• ERP system conversion experience a plus. 

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [email protected], and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.