Accounting Manager - Concord, Canada - KIK Custom Products

KIK Custom Products

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Concord, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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**CORPORATE ACCOUNTING MANAGER - 18 MONTH ASSIGNMENT

Join us as Corporate Accounting Manager for this exciting 18 month assignment Oversee and manage the corporate accounting function, including managing the monthly close process and the reconciliation process, maintaining records appropriately in the ERP system, performing variance analysis and providing other key financial information for corporate entities.

Work on special projects as assigned.

Specific duties and responsibilities include:

Manage the monthly close process for the Corporate and Consolidated General Ledger/entities; ensure supporting account reconciliations are maintained for each balance sheet account
Manage the monthly close process to ensure completed accurately and on time, including preparing details for Corporately managed transactions/balances (e.g., payroll, benefits, workers compensation, insurance) and reconciliations of all interfaced ERPs to main ERP
Manage the intercompany reconciliation process, including clearing and settlement processes and collaboration with Corporate Tax and Treasury Teams
Responsible for maintaining key centrally managed functions within ERP system, including monthly FX rates/restatements, multiple ERP mapping tables, chart of accounts and annual processes
Assist with the preparation of various external and internal reporting
Establish and maintain internal controls and processes
Analyze and report on Corporate Departmental monthly cost variances
Support the annual consolidated financial statement external audit by preparing account reconciliations and other supporting schedules
Provide key financial information for Corporate entities to Corporate Tax Team for the purposes of completing US and Canadian Income Tax Filings
Manage, train and coach Financial Analysts
Collaborate regularly with various Corporate, Divisional and Plant Teams
Assist Internal Audit and with special projects, as required

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance required
CPA designation preferred
US GAAP experience preferred
5+ years of experience in corporate accounting required; manufacturing industry experience preferred, including experience with monthly financial close
Proficient with Microsoft Office Products
Experience with JD Edwards preferred
Meet deadlines and deliver quality results in a fastpaced environment
Strong analytical and communication skills, strong organizational skills and ability to multitask required. Must have strong collaboration skills
Ability to work in a fastpaced environment, taking initiative, prioritizing and demonstrating strong detail orientation

We are KIK
We create the products and brands that people trust to clean, sanitize, and protect their homes, pools, and cars. We are one of North America's largest independent consumer product manufacturers with 20 North American manufacturing facilities. We also operate globally in Europe, Asia, UK, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa.

We are known by our portfolio of over 40 brands including Spic and Span and Comet cleaning products, Clorox Pool&Spa (under license), BioGuard, and Natural Chemistry pool chemicals, and Prestone and Holts automotive performance chemicals.

We are also the #1 producer in North America for store-brand ("private label") bleach and a leading private label provider of laundry detergent and additives, dishwashing products, general purpose cleaning and other home care products.

Our global team of over 2,500 employees drive our capabilities in product development, product formulation, strategic sourcing, manufacturing, packaging design, brand marketing, project management, quality assurance, compliance, distribution, and logistics.

Our organization is constantly evolving and is driven by a set of "One KIK" values - a dedication to following through on commitments in a customer-focused, profit-motivated way; while never compromising on safety, ethics, or integrity.

A Career with KIK Offers:
KIK offers very competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including health, wellness, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. You can plan for your future with KIK's retirement savings options including employer match.

KIK also recognizes the importance of continuing education and offers Education Assistance to our employees to encourage continued personal development and growth.

Thank you for your interest and consideration of a position with KIK Consumer Products.

KIK is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer.

KIK does not discriminate against qualified applicants or employees based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, status in uniformed services, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other status protected by law.