Plant Accounting Manager

Job Description: About the PositionThe Plant Accounting Manager for Lawton, OK is responsibility for the overall accounting, closing, inventory, and internal controls. This includes responsibility for the monthly statement close, and all of the general Accounting task required to maintain an effective internal controls in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and company policy. This position must coordinate with appropriate groups (including Akron HQ) to complete certain routine monthly financial closing and analysis activities while managing local finance personnel to ensure completion of closing and analysis activities at the plant level. This position also is a partner with the Plant Leadership Team, other manufacturing finance leadership to ensure plant and finance goals and objectives are achieved and to develop people resources. Primary ResponsibilitiesAssist in the monthly/quarterly financial reporting, special analyses at the manufacturing plant. Ensure processes are compliant with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Company Policy. Manage local annual physical inventory process. Ensure that a robust internal control structure is in place, functioning effectively, and appropriately tested in accordance with SOX. Ensure that identified control and internal audit gaps are remediated on a timely basis.Local oversight of the Standard Cost setting process. Responsible for material cost information.Involved in developing talent for the Accounting organization, including development of professionals within the business and succession planning for key roles. Understand and have an ability to summarize and communicate clearly the Accounting statements and operating results of the plants in order to measure progress against objectives and assess the effectiveness of decisions made.Required Education and ExperienceUndergraduate Degree with a concentration in a business-related field such as Accounting, Finance, Economics, etc. A minimum of 5 years of progressively more responsible experience in accounting / financial analysis preferably in a plant setting.People leadership experience is preferred.Desired Skills and AbilitiesThorough understanding of US GAAP, accounting for complex transactions and internal controls in compliance with SOX.Preferred "Change management" experience, focused on getting large groups "on board" with new processes and techniques.Excellent leadership, consulting, coaching, training, organization, interpersonal and communication skillsKnowledge of relevant systems (ERP systems with SAP preferred, MS office, Hyperion, etc.High level of understanding of how key accounting decisions impact the business units and forecasted operating results/cash flows.Able to analyze and grasp a situation quickly from different perspectives and create well-reasoned solutions.Must-HavesBachelor Degree CompletedPeople leadership skillsoperational Accounting leadership and hands onPlant / manufacturing or Distribution work history.Currently reside in the Lawton area or willing to relocate without a full relocation packageNice-To-HavesSAP system experience