Finance

Manager, Financial Accounting

Knauf GroupShelbyville🇺🇸United States

Why this role stands out

This hybrid role at a rapidly growing, environmentally conscious company offers significant career growth and skill development in financial accounting. You'll thrive here if you are passionate, creative, and enjoy a collaborative atmosphere, all while enjoying comprehensive benefits and a strong retirement plan. Apply today to join a company committed to your well-being and professional journey.

Quick overview

SeniorityMid Senior

Work modeHybrid

LocationShelbyville, United States

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointBudgetingCPAERPFinancial AnalysisFinancial ReportingGAAPGeneral LedgerIFRSInternal ControlsReconciliationSAP

Job description

Knauf North America is the world's fastest-growing insulation manufacturer. We are wholly committed to the conservation of the environment while also sustainably developing and manufacturing a comprehensive line of acoustical fiberglass insulation for residential, commercial, industrial, marine, OEM and metal building applications, using post-consumer recycled materials.

We welcome passionate and creative individuals who thrive in an entrepreneurial, collaborative and ever-changing environment.

Our benefits go beyond just providing coverage.

We’re committed to the whole you – your health, wealth, peace of mind, self and community.

Our benefits include:

Free on-site Health Care Facility
Medical, Dental, Vision – starting on day one!
Virtual Medical Services
Fertility and adoption benefits
401(k) Retirement Plan (earn 100% matching on your first 6% contribution and fully vested day one)
Paid parental leave
Paid family leave
Company provided Salary Continuance (Short- term Disability)
Company paid life insurance
Paid Holidays
Vacation
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Plus, more!

Growth opportunities available!

Apply online or contact us to hear why our employees appreciate being part of the Knauf family!

About the Role:

As a Financial Accounting Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy, timeliness and consistency of all internal and external financial reporting. You will lead and support a team responsible for financial reporting, accounting, payroll and budgeting, helping to drive high standards and strong financial discipline across the organisation.

In this position, you will develop and enhance internal control policies, guidelines and procedures in areas such as budget administration, cash and credit management, and accounting. You will also oversee financial activities and reporting to ensure full compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented finance professional to make a real impact through strong leadership, sound judgement and continuous improvement.

What You'll Do:

Ensure accounting records are prepared and maintained in accordance with the organisation’s accounting policies, chart of accounts, and applicable accounting principles and practices, and that subsidiary ledgers reconcile with the general ledger.
Assist with monthly and year-end closing procedures, including general ledger account analysis and reconciliation, journal entries, fluctuation reviews, analysis, and investigations.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of GAAP and, to a certain extent, IFRS, as well as Knauf Group accounting and reporting guidelines, to ensure compliance with all internal and external standards.
Coordinate and manage the Company’s annual financial audit.
Establish and enforce proper accounting methods, policies, and principles.
Ensure that all standard and special reporting requirements, as defined by management, are completed and submitted in a timely, accurate, and consistent manner.
Complete and submit all required state and federal government reports in a timely and accurate manner.
Complete and submit annual and quarterly budgets as requested by senior management.
Perform ad hoc analysis and respond to enquiries and requests.
Establish and maintain fiscal files and records to document transactions.
Maintain financial security by establishing internal controls.
Support the implementation of process improvements and efficiencies.
Manage and motivate staff; review and assess performance, build employee capability, support professional development, and enable employees to optimise their contribution to the department.

What You'll Need:

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting or related field
MBA with Finance or Accounting concentration preferred
CPA

Experience:

Minimum five (5) years of accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
Minimum three (3) years of financial reporting experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Working knowledge of GAAP
Knowledge of financial statements and financial analysis
Knowledge of ERP systems; preferably SAP
Leadership skills
Listening skills
Time management skills
Critical thinking and decision-making skills
Process management skills
Computer skills in a MS Windows environment; Advanced Excel skills; Proficient in Word and PowerPoint
Ability to communicate effectively within the department and throughout the organization
Ability to manage and coach a successful team within Finance/Accounting
Ability to identify areas of opportunity and provide creative and timely solutions
Ability to handle multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment
Ability to travel approximately 5-10% of the time

It is the policy of Knauf Insulation to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic prohibited by applicable law.