Senior Accountant / Finance Manager at Johnsonville Sausage LLC in Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin

Job Description:

Being a member of this team means you'll partner with business units by providing financial analysis for decision-making purposes. We'll rely on you to report, plan and evaluate our financial results, as well ensure that our financial transactions and reports are timely, accurate and efficient. You'll help us continue to drive our exceptional financial performance. Johnsonville, LLC Senior Accountant / Finance Manager Position Overview: Johnsonville, LLC, a strong, high-growth company, has an excellent opportunity for an outstanding individual to join us as a Senior Accountant or Finance Manager. This position is responsible for ownership of the monthly close process, maintaining financial statements in accordance with US GAAP, and leading or providing support for strategic projects throughout the organization. You will lead initiatives over the company's internal control policies, financial systems, and risk management. You will also have the opportunity to coach and develop team members who are committed to excellence. Responsibilities:

• Take an active role in helping to shape the future of compliance team as well as partner with other members of the broader finance team to drive world-class processes and insights, as well as promote culture of personal learning and professional development.
• Maximize compliance effectiveness by leading and/or providing support for several transformational projects in areas including policies and internal controls, risk management, cash flow design optimization, and financial systems transformation.
• Drive adherence to new and existing accounting guidance under US GAAP and IFRS, including modification to existing policies, procedures and accounting. Conduct research and provide interpretive recommendations on technical matters.
• Be responsible for the month-end close and corporate consolidations process by coordinating close efforts across the broader finance team to ensure all corporate guidelines and timelines are met. Take a more involved role in domestic close process.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships at various levels of the organization in order to provide a meaningful insights and recommendations, including informational insights to the Financial Planning and Analysis team to help drive forecast accuracy, bring numbers to life, support decision making as well as aid process improvement initiatives with can-do attitude.
• Lead annual group financial statement audit including addressing any concerns throughout the audit process, the preparation of the external financial statements, and the presentation of audit results to leadership.
• Coordinate preparation of supporting schedules that are provided to a third-party engaged to prepare Johnsonville income and state tax returns. Respond to information inquiries as needed.
• Own the structure of the consolidated financial statements, including the accuracy of master data in the financial systems that drive the reported results of the consolidated financial statements.
• Serve as a key business partner in integrating the financials and related business processes for Company's acquisitions, including resulting restatements.
• Coach your team of one to develop their God-given talents and position them for success on both personal and professional level.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting required
• CPA license or near completion CPA required

Experience:

• Minimum five to seven (5)-(7) years of accounting experience required, with some public accounting preferred
  
  
  • The position title upon hire (Senior Accountant or Finance Manager) will be based on candidate's length and scope of experience. If brought in as a Senior Accountant, the intent is for the right candidate to be Manager ready within one year.
• Well-grounded technical knowledge of US GAAP and familiarity with IFRS desired
• Strong working knowledge and experience with a financial consolidation process and system (SAP and BPC knowledge a plus)
• Manufacturing industry experience highly preferred
• Tax experience a plus

Skills and Competencies:

• Demonstrated ability to lead major projects and change management efforts
• Demonstrated consistent professional growth; Controller/CFO potential and desire
• Strong leadership skills with track record delivering excellent results
• Highly effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to navigate through complex and /or ambiguous matters
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills, with a focus on continuous improvement

Location: Global Headquarters, Sheboygan Falls, WI (Our office is about an hour north of Milwaukee) Coach: Corporate Controller Member Status: Full Time, Salaried (At Johnsonville, you are not an employee. You are a Member and, yes, Membership has its privileges - like the ability to buy sausage at great discounts. Our more traditional benefits are great, too.) Travel: Less than 10% of time Benefits: Members have potential for a monthly bonus, 401k with a company match and profit sharing. Members also have access to terrific benefits including affordable medical, dental and vision coverage;flexible spending accounts; disability and life insurance; and fertility and adoption assistance. Johnsonville also offers competitive paid time off, including paid parental time off, as well as access to the 24/7 onsite fitness center, onsite medical clinic, and tuition reimbursement! About our Company Since 1945, our family-owned band of sausage-makers has invented better ways to make, eat and prepare crave-able sausage. Today, we are 3,000 Members strong. We sell our famous sausage in all 50 United States and more than 40 countries. We have a culture built on the idea that if we make developing your talents our top priority, great business results will follow naturally. We call it The Johnsonville Way. It has been our secret sauce for decades, and we hope you get to experience it for yourself! How to Apply: External candidate: Apply on-line only at: careers.johnsonville.com Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future. We value the diversity of our workforce and we embrace the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment. M/F/Vet/DisabilityJohnsonville values the service Veterans and their family members have given to our country. We support the hiring of returning service members and military spouses.

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