Corporate Accounting Manager

Job Summary

Who is Pyrotek? Pyrotek is the most successful global industrial company you’ve never heard of (until now). Pyrotek is a global leader in high temperature materials and our products impact virtually everyone in the developed world. Our global team has worked for decades to deliver new technologies, advanced engineered systems and innovative materials to customers in industries all over the world. The last car, train and plane you rode in were all safer and more energy efficient because of Pyrotek. The beverage cans in your refrigerator are lighter, stronger and infinitely recyclable because of Pyrotek. Join our team and create, improve and innovate the everyday!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Manage staff and reporting functions under the general direction of the Corporate Controller. Responsible for the Corporate location’s financial statements in compliance with US GAAP. Manages staff responsible for USA payroll and taxes, as well as related 401(k) and profit sharing functions. Coordinate banking activities including global netting for inter company partner payables and receivables.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Prepare accurate and timely financial budgets, reports and analysis for the Corporate office in compliance with US GAAP. Analyze variances and provide reports to senior and executive management.

2. Serve as a key team member to support the preparation of Pyrotek’s global consolidated financial reports and annual external audits.

3. Manage staff and accounting activity within the Corporate entity, including: AP, AR, cash & treasury, general ledger, compliance with tax filings.

4. Manage and coordinate activities of payroll team and functions.
• Review and approve payroll deductions, interpret company policies and government regulations in connection with payroll procedures.
• Oversee the management of the payroll system. Work with payroll and/or human resources to resolve issues related to payroll processing.
• Stay up to date with all federal, state, and local legal requirements with existing and new legislation that could impact payroll and advise Corporate Controller and HR Director on needed actions.
• Support all internal and external audits related to payroll.

5. Coordinate activities related to 1099 filings and sales and tax calculations and submission.

6. Prepare detailed analysis of Corporate costs and cost drivers in order to calculate intercompany recharges and shared services fees.

7. Manage the monthly global netting process and application. Provide training and guidance to global finance managers on the use of the application.

8. Support the Corporate Controller with activities related to accounting and admin functions for the USA 401(k) and profit sharing plans, ensuring compliance and timely filings.

9. Supervise, coach support, train and develop personnel in assigned area; resolve personnel issues, redirecting complex issues to management and HR in a timely manner; directly manage employees, including assigning and reviewing work, evaluating performance/compensation, resolving grievances, administering disciplinary action, interviewing employment candidates, and effectively recommending hires and terminations in a timely manner.

10. Ensure effective communication of goals, objectives and expectations throughout assigned department/staff. Maintain the cooperation and support of team members company-wide through effective interdepartmental communication. Serve as a role model in areas such as professionalism, service orientation, agent of change, education, and commitment to organizational goals and objectives.

11. Foster attitudes, conditions and environments that guide your team toward excellence while acting with integrity and ethics aligned with Pyrotek core values. Create a work environment that helps foster tolerance, acceptance and civility and the ability and desire of employees to act in empowered ways. Actively reward / recognize employees to reinforce accomplishments and positive outcomes.

12. Determine the effectiveness of policies, procedures and projects/plans. Take appropriate corrective measures when necessary. Identify new applications, innovations, quality and/or safety improvements and report findings/results to management. Ensure all activities and operations are performed in compliance with federal/national, state/regional and local regulations.

13. Promote positive employee and customer relations by supporting Pyrotek’s commitment to a working environment of tolerance, acceptance and civility. Respond appropriately to inquiries, concerns and complaints by being professional, courteous and respectful at all times. 14. Maintain regular, consistent, reliable, punctual and predictable attendance, as required to achieve internal and external customer satisfaction.

15. Actively and positively participate in problem resolution, demonstrating constructive communication, timely response and effective resolution skills. Work effectively within team environments both within your department and across the organization.

16. Cooperate and comply fully with all Pyrotek policies and procedures. Actively support and follow the Pyrotek Safety Program.

17. Participate in company/department meetings, training activities, continuing education programs and other associated activities.

18. Consistently promote and communicate Pyrotek’s core values through work performance and excellent customer service.

19. As a member of the management team, promote and ensure compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action.

20. Perform other tasks as assigned by the Manager.

Qualifications

Must Haves:  BS in Accounting or related field, plus five years of experience in accounting and financial reporting systems, payroll and 401(k) retirement benefit; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience managing an accounting department. Experience working in a global and multi-cultural organization a plus. CPA Preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Accounting Skills. Strong accounting, financial reporting and financial analysis skills. Strong knowledge of US GAAP and regulations. In-depth knowledge of payroll, payroll calculations and processing, payroll systems, and state and federal rules and laws.

Core Business Skills. Ability to exercise sound judgement and discretion in handling of proprietary and confidential information. Ability to work independently, without significant direction and to use resources effectively to “figure it out”. Strong critical thinking skills, judgment and keen attention to detail and accuracy. Exceptional prioritization, time management and organizational skills.

Core People Skills. Ability to positively interact and work collaboratively with a diverse group of people at all levels of the organization and across the globe. Genuine with high ethical standards and values, and personal integrity and honesty. Displays humility and adaptability. Ability to apply a large measure of common sense to a variety of situations. Entrepreneurial attitude toward work center excellence.

Strategic Change Agent. Courage to make and encourage others to make difficult decisions. Ability to foster commitment to the shared mission and vision of Pyrotek and actively lead in development/execution of strategic goals and objectives related to assigned responsibility.

Leadership Skills. Build a culture of tolerance, acceptance and civility by setting an example to staff. Ability to effectively manage team projects to completion according to schedule. Ability to provide regular performance feedback and to write annual performance reviews. Ability to foster attitudes, conditions and environments that guide teams toward excellence and a respectful, positive, transparent and collaborative environment. Ability to develop staff skills and encourage growth, and to foster quality focus including improving product development processes and procedures.

Analytical Skills. Ability to use information/data and various metrics to develop an informed and factual business case. Strong financial analytical capabilities for developing profitable product strategies. Ability to define problems, collect objective data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.

Communication Skills. Ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, listen and obtain clarification, and respond well to questions. Proficiency in writing clearly and concisely and editing work for spelling and grammar. Ability to vary writing style to meet business needs.

Computer/Applications Skills. Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Products such as Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Experience using ERP systems, payroll software and business analytic tools. Able to collaborate with IT application development projects.

Professional Investment. Demonstrated commitment to personal professional development and life-long learning. Proactively involved with professional and community organizations that promote professional growth and/or enhance Pyrotek’s ability to meet and/or exceed goals and objectives. Demonstrated passion for developing others.

Global Collaboration. Ability to work collaboratively with people from around the world. Willing and able to travel internationally and domestically up to four weeks per year. Current USA Passport or ability to obtain required.

PHYSICAL/SENSORY REQUIREMENTS
The following physical activities described here are representative of those required by an employee to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation, if feasible, will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions of position.
Must be able to sit for long periods-of-time, bend and reach, use stairs, lift up to 25 pounds occasionally and communicate effectively in English by telephone, in person and in writing. Effectively use a personal computer, office equipment and telephone.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT
While performing the essential responsibilities of this position, employee generally will work in an office environment.

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