Summary:
The Accounting Lead will be responsible for managing consolidated financial strategy for the Maquiladora buisiness. The accounting lead must be well-versed in all aspects of financial management ranging from simple accounting to broad investment, tax, banking operations and costing. The ideal candidate will be an involved leader, who can manage as well as execute.
Job Responsibilities:
· Develop, implement, revise and maintain accounting systems, procedures, and policies.
· Ensure the accurate compilation, analysis and reporting of accounting on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis.
· Directs the preparation of all financial statements, including income statements and costing variance analysis, balance sheets, shareholder reports, tax returns, and governmental agency reports.
· Design, develop and implement procedures and policies in the area of Accounting in consultation with the principal of the company to minimize errors and eliminate any repetition of errors, mistakes, oversights, etc.
· Work on the tune up of SAGE implementation
· Ensure accounting entries in SAGEX3 are accurate and posted in a timely manner.
· Mentor and provide feedback to colleagues and subordinates in the Accounting function to enhance their skills and ensure career development.
· Ensure cash flow is appropriate for the organization’s operations.
· Supervise all accounting personnel.
· Ensure compliance with the law and company’s policies.
· Oversees Accounting department, coordinate the back office support and have a detail cost control and inventory analysis .
· Works with other department heads to monitor each department and make recommendations.
· Organize workflow within the Accounting area to ensure no aspect of accounting function is affected as a result of absence of an employee.
· Stay current on Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
· Ensure timely collections. Minimize payment outstanding.
· Will be responsible for additional tasks as assigned by reporting manager.
Position Requirements:
· Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance required, Master’s degree and CPA a plus
· Experience with Maquila
· Must be well versed in closing (monthly/quarterly/annually)
· Strong Cost Accounting experience
· Experience managing ERPs, SAGEX3 a plus
· Enthusiastic, highly motivated individual with serious work ethic
· Proficient in MS Office suite
· Must be able to travel internationally, and be available for calls on an international schedule
· Ability to strategize and solve problems
· Strong leadership and organizational skills
· Excellent communication skills