Financial Reporting Manager

Over 60 years ago, we began with a single focus on providing safe pet transportation, resulting in the creation of the very first dog kennel. Flash forward to today, and the same love & bond that existed to provide safe travels for our pets now permeates through the 21 brands we own. Knowing that pets are every bit as much a part of the family, we are constantly working – not just on creating reliable products – but more importantly on how we can improve your pets’ quality of life. Our commitment now and in the future is to continue a responsible evolution of manufacturing practices with the well-being of all pets at the center of everything we do

Looking for someone that can thrive in a dynamic and Private Equity based company

• Many growth paths within the company
• 130K plus 10% bonus
• Hybrid schedule (4 days in office and 1 remote)

*NEED A STRONG TECHNICAL BACKGROUND*

• Exposure to large ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc..)
• Transform finance/accounting processes, navigate Microstrategies.. MORE INFO BELOW

Manage the monthly financial close process, including ensuring all costs incurred are properly recorded, reviewing journal entries, account balance reconciliations and the preparation of consolidated financial statements and supporting schedules. Prepare summary analysis of financial statement variances. Directly responsible for closing, reviewing and accurate reporting for current and additional business units acquired.
Manage Staff Accountant ensuring that their work is accurate and completed timely, as well as, assigns special projects.
Manage customer programs accounting, reporting and weekly/monthly reviews with Sales and the Executive Team.
Prepares the quarterly lender compliance packages, reporting and communications.
Proactively seeks, recruits and leads discussions with departmental managers to identify areas of improvement.
Work closely with departmental managers in reviewing their cost centers and provide variance analysis to ensure accurate postings to general ledger.
Manage and review sales tax returns, work closely with AP and AR to ensure compliance with sales/use tax regulations including but not limited to self-assessment of tax, 1099 regulations and tax exemption certificates. Manages federal and state income tax by working closely with external tax accountant to reduce tax exposure, take advantage of tax incentives, provide workpapers for tax return preparation and review tax returns prior to filing. Works with external tax accountant in the preparation and recording of the quarterly tax provision. Reviews and responds to tax letters received by US Government and State and Local taxing authorities.
Manage and lead annual audit with accounting staff and the external auditors to ensure final audit report is issued within 100 days after fiscal year end. Work with external auditors in preparing a detailed timeline of required audit schedules and assign and track schedules prepared by staff. Assist with the preparation of the audited financial statements, footnotes and reconcile footnote schedules prepared by staff.
Work closely with our Information Technology department in automating monthly and quarterly financial reports in Oracle and improving system efficiencies and business practices, manage and assist in developing and documenting internal control procedures, as well as, participating in strategic financial projects including implementation of acquisitions and upgrades of ERP software.
Analyze the effect of statutory accounting practices and studies regulations and guidance to ensure correct application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Communicate with external auditors on accounting issues to ensure auditor agreement with company decisions on accounting application and disclosures.
Assist with ASC 805 guidance to ensure compliance with technical application of M & A activity including due diligence and preparation of purchase accounting. Provides valuation experts the data needed to complete the valuation and reviews the methodologies used to value the assets of the Company taking into consideration the tax implications from the valuation.