Accounting Manager

The Accounting Manager will lead all core accounting and financial reporting activities for the Eagan site ensuring accuracy compliance and strong internal controls. This role is responsible for overseeing the month-end close cost accounting inventory accounting and audit processes while maintaining a strong control environment. The ideal candidate brings deep accounting expertise strong process discipline and the ability to manage and develop a high-performing accounting team.

Key Responsibilities

Provide accurate reporting of results and maintenance of the companys assets through balance sheet integrity and providing a rigorous control environment as the lead accountant at the plant:

• Lead and manage all general accounting activities including month-end quarter-end and year-end close processes

• Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial statementsin accordance withGAAP and company policies

• Oversee cost accounting and inventory accounting including standard costing variance analysis and inventory reconciliations

• Maintain and strengthen internal controls (SOX compliance) and support internal and external audits

• Work cross-functionally with central accounting to lead control and efficiency initiatives resulting in a better control environment that is easier tomonitor.

• Review and approve journal entries account reconciliations and balance sheetfluxanalysis

• Manage fixed asset accounting including capitalization depreciation and asset tracking

• Ensure compliance with corporate accounting policies and procedures

• Partner with FP&A Manager onthe preparation of site-level financial reporting packages and supporting schedules

• Drive improvements in accounting processes systems and controls with a focus on efficiency and accuracy

• Supervise and developsite cost accountant including performance management and training

• Partner with operations as needed to ensure proper financial data integrity with primary focus on accounting governance and reporting

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Accountingrequired; CPA strongly preferred

• Minimum of 7years of progressive accounting experience preferably in a manufacturing environment

• Strong knowledge of GAAP cost accounting and inventory accounting

• Experience with month-end close account reconciliations and audit support

• Familiarity with ERP systems such as JD Edwards and reporting tools like Hyperion/Essbase preferred

• Strong attention to detail organization and internal control mindset

• Proven ability to manage and developdirect reports

As of the date of this posting a good faith estimate of the current pay scale for this position is $125000 to $135000. Placement in the range depends on several factors such as experience skills geography and internal equity and may change over time. This position qualifies for benefits and you will be eligible to participate in a bonus plan.

At James Hardie we recognize that our success depends on our people. Weve worked hard to build a generous and competitive benefits program that demonstrates our commitment to our employees.

• Compensation: competitive salary and bonus eligibility
• Insurance: health coverage medical dental vision life insurance
• Paid Time Off: vacation and company holidays
• Retirement: 401(k) with match
• Work-Life Balance: parental leave wellness programs
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