Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Midland, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Lawrence, Pennsylvania
Posted: 09-Aug-24
Location: Jefferson Hills, Pennsylvania
Type: Full Time
Salary: TBD
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Are you ready to lead and inspire a team to new heights of success? The Kurt J. Lesker Company (KJLC), an award-winning manufacturer in the vacuum science sector, is seeking a dynamic Corporate Accounting Manager to drive our mission of Enabling Technology for a Better World.
Who We’re Looking For:
- Proven Leader: You are a dynamic and proven leader who will drive, develop, and motivate our accounting team
- Attention to Detail: The role involves precise financial management, ERP process optimization, team training, and profitability analysis for corporate enhancement
- Growth Potential: This opportunity may present a pathway to becoming a Global Controller, where your expertise may shape the future of our company
Who We Are:
Kurt J. Lesker Company (KJLC) stands at the forefront of technological innovation on an international scale, providing advanced manufacturing solutions that cater to a diverse range of critical industries. With over 70 years of excellence, KJLC has established itself as a pivotal force in the semiconductor, aerospace, medical, and optical sectors, manufacturing and delivering high-quality vacuum products and systems that are integral to the development of cutting-edge technologies. We’ve been recognized for our workplace culture, sustainability, ethics, and manufacturing excellence.
Your Role:
The Corporate Accounting Manager is responsible for USA and Canada’s accounting as well as consolidation of foreign entities. This position will lead and develop the North American Accounting team to provide timely and accurate financials and analysis to management, as well as proactive cost management. They will interface with all levels of management and employees corporate-wide
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, drive, and motivate the Accounting Team
- Manage and oversee the daily/monthly/yearly operations of the department
- Provide timely and accurate month-end and consolidation of foreign subsidiaries
- Leader in the understanding and streamlining of processes in the ERP system; Microsoft D365
- Identify and investigate financial variances vs. budget; drive cost improvement through strong analysis and partnership with management
- Build, document, and enforce methods and policies in accordance with U.S. GAAP
- Review all account reconciliations on a monthly basis
- Lead internal and external audits
- Prepare compliance reporting for banks and various government entities
- Create and provide reports and analysis
- Stay current on new accounting standards and pronouncements
Qualifications:
Required
- At least 3 years’ experience effectively motivating, directing and supervising an accounting team and 5+ years’ experience in accounting
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Advanced computer skills: proficient in Microsoft Excel and Office
- CPA
- Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and consolidation of foreign subsidiaries
Preferred
- 5+ years’ experience in Public Accounting
- Experience working for a Manufacturer
- Use of Microsoft D365
- Global Corporate Taxation Experience
Kurt J Lesker Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. KJLC is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities (unless doing so will result in undue hardship). If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to our human resources department at hr@lesker.com or call (412) 387-9200 to provide the nature of your request.