Financial Reporting Accountant

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY:

The Financial Reporting Accountant plays a key role in the organization and ensures the delivery of accurate and timely financial reporting on a monthly/annual basis. Working closely with other Finance Department team-members, the role directly also collaborates with the Financial Controller to ensure accounting records are complete and accurate.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Timely preparation of  monthly/annual internal financial reporting packages for the Manitou North America entities following the Manitou Group Financial Guidelines.

Analyze and report financial trends through analysis of financial statements and research  the root cause of the trend.

Complete Intergroup reconciliations for the month-end close and coordinate with other entities if any discrepancies are found.

Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations for other assigned accounts.

Work cross functionally with other finance departments on joint projects.

Analyze and account for expense reports in accordance with company policy and ensure compliance by employees.

Perform additional duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE:

CPA with public accounting or manufacturing company experience is preferred, but not required.

Accounting – Understanding of accounting concepts for both US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) as well as International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).  Familiarity with the differences between US GAAP and IFRS.

Previous experience in accounting for a company with a foreign parent company is preferred.

EXPERTISE:

Knowledge of ERP systems and Consolidation software.

Problem Solving – Ability to identify problems and work with the Controller and other colleagues to provide specific solutions that resolve the problem.

Attention to Detail – Ability to thoroughly analyze and identify outliers or errors in data sets.

Analytical Skills – Ability to apply problem-solving methods and analyses to address business questions.

EDUCATION:

A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required.

Minimum 2-3 years of work experience in the accounting/finance department. Preferably a manufacturing entity experience.

INTERNAL & EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS:

Internal customers include the Financial Controller (direct report), VP of Finance, Sales Department, Cost Accounting, Treasury, and other departments within the company.

External customers include dealers, service organizations used by the company, and banks.

LOCALIZATION AND TRAVEL EXPECTED:

This position is located in West Bend.

Travel is not usual but may be required in rare circumstances

What does MANITOU Group offer? Above local legal requirements, of course

• Base Salary: $60,000 – $100,000 
• Work location: West Bend, WI (Hybrid- 2 days remote)
• Travel Requirements <5%
• In addition to an inclusive compensation package, we offer a comprehensive benefits program including Medical/Dental/Vision, a matching 401k, tuition reimbursement, volunteer program, wellness activities, employee and family activities throughout the year and so much more!
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.