Accounting Manager

JELD-WEN is currently seeking a Accounting Manager to join our growing team.

External Job Description

THE ROLE

Reporting to the Director of Accounting, the Accounting Manager is largely responsible for the month-end close process, financial reporting, and supporting ad hoc projects for the Director of Accounting, including (but not limited to) accurate and timely accounting and monitoring of company's prepaids, cloud computing, other assets and liabilities as assigned, as well as accounting, forecasting, and budgeting for corporate cost centers.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure month-end close is completed accurately, on time, and variances found during close are brought to the attention of the Director of Accounting prior to completing close
• Review and approval of journal entries and account reconciliations as needed.
• Recommend and participate in process improvements
• Ensure that all journal entries and account reconciliations are held to acceptable JELD-WEN standards.
• Financial statements, forecasting, budgeting, communication, analysis, and other accounting duties as needed for assigned cost centers/areas of responsibility.
• Support preliminary and annual audits performed by both internal and external auditors, including participation in annual walkthroughs.
• Internal controls execution and review, ensuring compliance with GAAP, SOX, and JELD-WEN's internal controls.
• Management of accountants assigned to your cost centers/areas.
• Quarterly Flux and Reporting Package Completion for assigned areas
• Subject matter expert for relevant cost centers
• Ad hoc projects as needed.
• Stay current on related upcoming changes to accounting.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Expert knowledge of Microsoft Excel required
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, including strong verbal, writing, and presentation skills to communicate effectively with immediate team, peers and various levels of management.
• Ability to work independently with little or no oversight required.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in a general ledger/fixed asset or ERP system (SAP a plus)
• Handle technical accounting issues and problems while referring more complex issues to higher-level accounting management.
• Possesses advanced technical knowledge of subject matter.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work well in collaborative group environments.
• Strong attention to detail and organization.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
• Minimum 4 years of related experience required
• Master's degree in Accounting or Finance preferred, but not required
• CPA and/or CMA preferred, but not required
• Prior experience with ERP software required

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About JELD-WEN Holding, Inc.

JELD-WEN Holding, Inc. (NYSE: JELD) is a leading global designer, manufacturer and distributor of high-performance interior and exterior doors, windows and related building products serving the new construction and repair and remodeling sectors. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, the company operates across North America and Europe. Our associates are dedicated to bringing beauty and security to the spaces that touch our lives through our market-leading product brands across the world. The JELD-WEN family of brands includes JELD-WEN worldwide, LaCantina and VPI in North America, and Swedoor and DANA in Europe. For more information, visit corporate.JELD-WEN.com or follow LinkedIn.

JELD-WEN has been named by Forbes as one of 'America's Best Employers' and by Newsweek as one of the 'World's Most Trustworthy Companies'.

What We Offer

Investing in People is one of our Core Values, we strive to attract & retain great people! As such, JELD-WEN offers competitive compensation & benefits packages. As a global organization, specific benefits may vary, however typically including medical & dental, generous leave policies, retirement program, etc.

JELD-WEN is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not tolerate discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation based on individuals' physical traits, beliefs, and/or other characteristics that are protected under applicable laws.

JELD-WEN does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services.