Senior Accountant

IMI plc

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The Senior Accountant will manage the Company's Finance function by providing financial, administrative, and clerical services. Work closely with the Site Controller to achieve company goals and values. Hands on involvement in preparation of Trial Balance, month end/ year end reporting, processing of AP as well as assets accounting. Business partner to Site and Business unit management with active role in improving transparency on and driving business performance.

Drive initiatives to maintain and improve internal control environment.

Rockford, IL

• Provide accurate and timely internal reporting on operating results and financial condition and support accurate external reporting requirements
• Perform hands on administrative, and clerical services that include processing of AP, county taxes administration and period end journals
• Create budgets and forecasts, report on variances and communicate to stakeholders
• Ensure the adequacy of the accounting system as the basis for reporting to management and to comply with internal and external policies
• Oversee monthly Trial Balance and ensure accurate month-end accruals are maintained.
• Prepare Business Case analysis for proposed Capital Expenditure and New Product Development projects.
• Responsible for development of internal financial reports and supporting accurate external Financial Management Reporting for the site, including COGNOS reporting system and variance analysis.
• Develop quarterly forecasts and annual budget in coordination with the site’s Senior Management team.
• Monitor and ensure the site’s adherence to the Delegation of Authority document.
• Develop annual assumptions used in the calculation of the annual cost roll: purchased material costs, labor rates by resource and overhead burdens.
• Participate in Engineering ECO process and resulting ERP maintenance.
• Provide financial guidance and accounting leadership for annual physical inventory planning and counting.
• Assist in internal and external audit reviews where necessary.
• Perform various reconciliations, problem solving and cost accounting as required.
• Ensure compliance with all internal policies, relevant local, state, federal, and international regulations, and ensure filings are completed timely.
• Develop and oversee the Internal Review function to ensure that finance and operations controls and policies follow Government and IMI controls and policies. Ensure effective follow up processes are in place.
• Ensure appropriate legal review of contracts and solicit internal legal advice as required.
• Develop cash flow forecasting and maintain a long‑term cash forecast.
• Provide guidance to site personnel on accounting and finance issues such as: financial practices, GAAP, IFRS, cost management, supply chain and manufacturing/operations.
• Other related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent in experience and/or certification programs.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant accountancy and/or management reporting experience.

$86k-$100k

Within this range, individual pay is determined based on skills, experience, and qualifications relative to the job requirements. Base pay information is aligned with market location and may be subject to prevailing wage laws, if applicable.