Manager, Accounting & Finance at Americold Logistics, LLC. in Atlanta, Georgia

Job Description:

Primary Responsibility:
Demonstrate ability to lead and motivate a team while supervising, tracking and evaluating the day-to-day activities of the Accounting - General Ledger Department. Supervise and/or perform special projects including, but not limited to, integration of acquired businesses/assets, implementation of new accounting standards and enhancements to financial reporting tools.

Essential Functions:
• Direct supervision of the day to day operations of the General Ledger group; Facilitate monthly close processes ensuring deadlines are met and senior management is alerted timely of potential issues and/or adjustments
• Review and approve journal entries and accompanying reconciliations; Prepare, review, and analyze complex and/or confidential accrual computations
• Prepare standard monthly close schedules and ad-hoc materials for presentation to management; Maintain a comprehensive understanding of each class of transactions via review and updates to process flow diagrams and the risk controls matrix
• Lead the General Ledger group's timely and accurate completion of all designated internal controls over financial reporting
• Support the integration of new facilities/businesses into the monthly/quarterly/annual financial reporting close process
• Guide other departments by researching and interpreting accounting policy; applying observations and recommendations to operational issues while balancing financial control requirements with practical solutions
• Assist other departments in preparation of annual budget and forecasts through understanding of nature and timing of multiple revenue streams and expenditures
• Monitor progress towards annual and quarterly departmental goals and provide timely status reports to management

Qualifications & Experience:
• Bachelor degree in Accounting or Finance required, CPA required and 5+ years of related accounting experience and managing teams and departmental goals
• Experience in designing, implementing and maintaining the operating effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting
• Excellent knowledge of US GAAP and SEC rules and regulations required and Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint required
• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal, to direct and motivate team and others and maintain a persuasive and credible presentation style at all levels of the organization, including upper management
• Proven ability to work in fast-paced, detailed and deadline-oriented environment by balancing multiple priorities simultaneously with occasional interruptions and/or reprioritizing tasks
• Must possess a high degree of accuracy in work and excellent analytical skills; Self-starter who relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
• Ability to manipulate large amounts of data; Demonstrates consistency, flexibility and commitment to meet deadlines (ability to accommodate to differences in time zone, while adhering to strict deadlines)
• Effective ability to leverage team and drive results

What could set you apart:

• Big 4 or Tier 2 public accounting with public company auditing preferred
• Experience within a global organization with multiple reporting units preferred

• Experience in large ERP accounting software systems and forecasting/budgeting tools preferred

Americold is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

EOE/AA M/F/D/V DFW