Manager of Accounting Operations - Team Lead & Process Owner

• 5+ years of relevant accounting experience and proven supervisory skills are required
• A degree in Accounting or Business is required; candidates who bring a CPA designation will be given top priority for this high-impact position
• Pay is up to $180,000 for this high-impact management role
• Must be a United States citizen or Green Card holder
• Full-time, permanent W-2 employee
• No remote, this is on-site
• Full benefits
• The company location is in the Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin area

This full-time, permanent Manager of Accounting Operations career opportunity is with a highly stable, locally-owned manufacturing company in the renewable energy sector. This organization is defined by continuous improvement, high production efficiency, and a family-focused culture with an average employee tenure of 7 years, due to exceptional security and growth. Crucially, this position is seen as a direct pathway to future leadership roles, including a Controller position, for a successful candidate who is ready to hit the ground running.

The duties and responsibilities of the successful candidate will include the following:

• Supervise and mentor the accounting team, overseeing all critical operational areas including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, credit/collections, and sales/use tax processes
• Oversee the preparation of periodic GAAP-compliant financial statements and prepare required monthly and annual tax and regulatory reports
• Coordinate the annual financial audit, assist external auditors, and coordinate the preparation of the company tax return to ensure full compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
• Maintain the documented system of accounting policies and procedures, identifying and implementing opportunities for ongoing process improvement and best practices
• Maintain the confidentiality of highly sensitive business information, reporting directly to the CFO and collaborating across all levels of management

The background of the successful candidate must include the following:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration is required; CPA designation is highly preferred
• 5 or more years of related experience is required, with proven management and supervisory skills
• Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and tax preparation software
• Experience in the commodities or agriculture industries is highly desirable
• Proficiency with Great Plains Accounting software (or similar major ERP) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills are essential
• Must be reliable, possess excellent organizational and problem-solving skills, and be able to effectively lead a team in a fast-paced environment
• No remote, this is on-site