Cost Accounting Manager jobs in Duluth, MN

We are seeking a self-directed and experienced Accounting Manager to help lead through continued growth. This individual is responsible for creating and maintaining accounting processes and business analysis for our business units based in Duluth, MN. The Accounting Manager is responsible for General Accounting function,  leading the period-end closing and ensuring accurate and timely financial data.  This role also provides information to support the growing business needs of the Cirrus business units. We are looking for a someone who is motivated by challenge and possesses a diverse background. The Accounting Manager will have up to 5 direct reports.

This opportunity is located onsite in Duluth, Minnesota.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the timely completion of the period-end close process, ensuring timely, accurate and complete journal entries and reconciliations.
• Implement and maintain compliance of effective internal controls over general accounting processes.
• Ensure policies and processes are being followed across all areas of General Accounting.
• Lead the General Accounting team to ensure the team is developing and performance is being met.
• Explain complex processes and financial impacts to the business.
• Process owner for Chart of Account updates and changes.
• Improve systems, procedures and policies, initiate corrective actions, provide recommendations.
• Liaison to the Accounting & Finance Center of Excellence team members and management.
• Liaison to external auditors.
• Liaison for system updates to ensure accounting records are complete and accurate.
• Provide input in developing objectives, strategies, and tactics from an accounting and financial perspective.
• Other projects as assigned.

 Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience.
• CPA required or in progress to be completed in a reasonable timeframe. Manufacturing industry experience preferred.
• Strong technical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate professionally throughout all levels of the organization.
• Superior attention to detail
• Ability to manage time and competing priorities while consistently meeting deadlines is critical.
• Ability to adapt to fast-paced and changing environment. Willingness to assist in the evolving business needs.
• Maintain a high degree of integrity and sound moral compass.

Position will be filled at a level commensurate with experience.

Duluth is a four-season city on the western tip of Lake Superior and was voted “Best Town” by Outside Magazine. The splendor of the largest freshwater lake in the world offers a multitude of outdoor activities for adventure or rejuvenation. The North Shore lifestyle is known its year-round activities, including bicycle and snowmobile trails, kayaking, rock climbing, fishing, hiking, golfing, sailing and skiing. And as a top employer in the area, Cirrus Aircraft was recently named “Best Overall Large Company to Work for in the Northland” and “Best Workplace Culture” by the Duluth News Tribune readers.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Work beyond 40 hours per week may be required.

Cirrus is dedicated to a drug free work environment promoting equal employment opportunity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, national origin, color, age, disability, religion, pregnancy, veteran status, marital and family status, sexual orientation, receipt of public assistance, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.