General Accounting Manager For North American Operations
Dresser-Rand Co (Buffalo, New York)

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World class, well-established manufacturer located in Olean NY is seeking a General Accounting Manager to support North American Operations (NAO) Business Unit. The NAO team team operates in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, functioning as a proactive business partner and assisting the business leaders with their accounting and compliance responsibilities. The position will report directly to the NAO Controller and will be primarily responsible for ensuring:
o The monthly closing package (financial statements, schedules, and variance analysis) is filed timely and accurately and in accordance with US GAAP and Corporate policies.
o The general ledger account reconciliations are complete and effective
o Compliance with SOX 404 and internal audit requirements

Responsible for consolidating general ledger activities for three Southern Tier factory facilities
o Ad hoc projects designed to promote process improvement and development of best practices.

Bachelor's degree in Accounting and strong knowledge of US GAAP required. 8-10 years auditing or accounting experience with at least 3 years in a managerial position desired. SOX 404 Compliance experience preferred. CPA preferred; Big Four experience a plus. Oracle experience or experience with large ERP financial system required. High degree of proficency with MS Excel is desired.

o Maintain the business unit's general ledger accounts and monitor account activity including allocations, depreciation, and intra-business unit accounting.
o Manage the account reconciliation process by ensuring the maintenance of accurate and complete account reconciliations and supporting documentation, including supporting sub-ledgers, journal and other financial documentation.
o Compile and prepare financial statements and month end closing package.
o Examine financial statements for completeness, accuracy and conformance with generally accepted accounting principles.
o Perform balance sheet, income statement, and statement of cash flows variance analysis from prior periods and present results to Corporate on a monthly basis.
o Contribute to the annual budget process and prepare meaningful actual v. budget comparison analysis.
o Prepare qualitative and quantitative disclosure information for SEC filings.
o Perform and approve account analysis such as, but not limited to: balance sheet accruals and provisions, expense and salary accruals, departmental expense analysis, employee relocations, travel advances, salary, tax and other specified accounts.
o Provide financial analysis and advice to region business leaders as requested.
o Execute special projects either individually or in a collaboration with others on an 'Ad Hoc' basis.
o Supervise and Mentor direct reports (approx 5 staff accountants and analysts) and provide effective performance evaluations.
o Prepare accounting policies and procedures and provide training as necessary