SBU Accounting Manager

About Avon Technologies

We are a world leader in protective equipment, with a reputation for innovative design, high-performance quality and specialist materials expertise. Our two brands, Avon Protection and Team Wendy, supply our respiratory and head protection portfolio to customers across the globe from our manufacturing sites in the UK and North America. With over 900 talented people our shared purpose and core beliefs are to be #FIERCE about Protecting Lives.

It's why we come to work - and it's what motivates us, every day, to do the best work we can.

SBU Accounting Manager

Cleveland, OH

Team Wendy

This role will be filled by an individual with a strong accounting background and tax experience who will be able to own the SBU close process, the TW tax filings, be the tax partner (BDO) contact, the KPMG tax and audit liaison, manage the AP and AR clerks, and assist with FP&A when needed

• Monthly Financial Close - Own the month-end closing process, ensuring all financial transactions are recorded accurately and timely. Collaborate with various departments to gather necessary financial information and assist in closing entries. Prepare and review monthly financial statements, including profit and loss, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, providing explanations for variances against budget and prior periods.
• Financial Compliance and Controls - Ensure compliance with all relevant accounting standards and regulations, as well as adherence to internal policies and controls. Conduct periodic audits of financial transactions and processes to ensure accuracy and compliance, implementing corrective measures when necessary. Own the half year and annual audit and be the main point of contact with KPMG for TW.
• Accounting Operations Management - Oversee day-to-day accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and payroll. Ensure timely and accurate invoicing, collection of receivables, and processing of vendor payments.
• Tax Accounting - Own the TW tax filings process. Ensure TW delivers tax reports in a timely fashion. Shape the organization’s tax strategies and identify tax savings opportunities. Follow and educate colleagues on current tax regulations and industry trends. Align TW tax presence with all legal rules and regulations. Be the tax provision contact with KPMG and be able to satisfy all audit requirements.
  
  Be the primary point of contact with BDO (tax partner).
• Continuous Improvement Initiatives - Identify opportunities for process improvements within the accounting function and across financial operations, implementing new tools and technologies as appropriate. Lead initiatives that drive efficiency and effectiveness in financial reporting and compliance.
• Finance Functions - Assist in 5-Year Strategy, Annual Budget and Quarterly Re-forecast where needed. Assist in finance functions - including M&A processes - where needed.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in finance and accounting roles, with a focus on manufacturing or industrial environments
• Knows the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Tax experience
• High-level accounting skills
• Understanding of tax laws, rules, and regulations
• Attention to detail & accuracy
• Deep analytical thinking skills for solving difficult problems
• Previous experience managing and developing a team

• Master's degree a plus
• CPA license preferred
• Experience overseeing an organization’s tax process with external tax support
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• This is a full-time position with standard working hours, although flexibility may be required during peak financial periods or for special projects.
• The role may necessitate occasional travel for business meetings, conferences, or training sessions, depending on organizational needs.

• Flexible Schedule
• Competitive Compensation Package
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 401k Matching
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Learning and Development Initiatives

This job description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with this job. While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, management reserved the right to modify, add or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary.

Responsibilities of this position may include direct and/or indirect physical or logical access to information, systems, technologies subjected to the regulations/compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws.

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