Senior Manager, Accounting and Control

Collaboration drives Nordson’s success as a market leader in Industrial Precision Solutions and Advanced Technology. Our employees thrive in an environment where we help each other reach our personal best and enable our company to continuously improve and grow, and our customers to succeed. You will find Nordson employees sharing our success by giving back in the communities around the world where we live and work.

The Senior Manager, Finance and Accounting maintains accurate, timely and complete financial records for all financial transactions from supplier to customer using effective and efficient systems. Responsible for the closing and supervising of legal entities monthly as well as leading and mentoring team members through the close process. This individual will be responsible for preparing and reviewing journal entries, account reconciliations and support schedules for assigned legal entities. 

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage assigned team members and provide training, work direction, and coaching
• Responsible for closing and supervising of legal entities monthly and working with the FP&A team to review financial results
• Ensure alignment of operational priorities with business priorities
• Analyze data to make informed decisions about the operations of the team
• Focus on Month end close process efficiency, effectiveness, and continuous improvement for all assigned legal entities
• Monitor entity close scope to ensure adherence and compliance with controls
• Track and perform analysis of services delivered in group, including internal and external benchmarking
• Work with team to standardize processes across entities
• Work with Internal/External auditors to answer questions
• Identify best practices and continuous improvement opportunities and facilitates embedment of the practices into the organization.
• Develops people to reach their full potential through individual coaching, training, and career development, preparing them to assume increased responsibility.
• Assumes other special activities and responsibilities as required.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business with a concentration in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
• 5-10 years of experience in Accounting or Finance related position
• 5 years supervisory experience
• CPA and/or MBA is desired.

Preferred Skills and Abilities

• Strong initiative, leadership, thinking, and problem solving, financial analysis and communication skills using the ability to delegate and motivate a team. 
• Must possess integrity, discretion, and the ability to adapt and thrive in a dynamic, growth-oriented business environment and a flexible professional demeanor and self-directed work approach
• Sound judgment, strong critical thinking skills, and multi-tasking skills with the ability to prioritize workload effectively
• Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively at any level
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and Power Point required
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Proven negotiation skills and ability to establish a common ground to focus on win-win outcomes
• Experience in the Manufacturing industry a plus
• Outstanding customer focus including attributes of empathy, compassion, and service orientation
• Passionate and high energy which can assist in selling future vision to customers
• Strong detail orientation, with a focus on data quality
• Adaptability/flexibility which includes being open to change and conducting business differently
• Focused on continuous learning and developing new skills
• Excellent process orientation which focuses on efficiency without losing sight of customer experience
• Savvy with technology which includes the use of web-based platforms, case management, etc.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Office environment. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Travel Required

None

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Nordson Corporation provides equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees. No person is to be discriminated against in any aspect of the employment relationship due to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of our pre-employment drug screening and background/criminal check, consistent with applicable laws.Third party recruiters and agencies should not contact employees of Nordson or its subsidiaries directly. Any resumes sent to a hiring manager or submitted to Nordson employees are considered unsolicited and property of Nordson. Nordson will not pay a placement fee unless the agency or recruiter has a signed contract with Nordson’s Human Resources department in advance of submitting a candidate for consideration. Verbal and written approvals will not be considered a valid contract for service.