Directs the preparation and reporting of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for internal leadership and external stakeholders.
Examines and authorizes major accounting estimates and handles complex financial transactions.
Supports updates to accounting policies within assigned areas, ensuring compliance with GAAP and internal standards through effective controls and accurate general ledger reconciliations.
Develops and tracks financial forecasts, budgets, and spending plans, including coordination of variance analysis and cost allocation projects.
Evaluates financial performance using trend analysis and data analytics, offering insights and collaborating with department leaders to enhance operational efficiency.
Leads the annual external audit process for financial statements.
Promotes ongoing improvements in accounting operations and proposes process enhancements to senior finance leadership.
Executes full managerial duties such as recruiting, training, supervising staff, assigning tasks, ensuring equal employment opportunity, managing performance, and overseeing department budgets, potentially including supervision of other accounting managers.

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
Minimum of six years of relevant accounting experience
Comprehensive understanding of core accounting functions
Advanced financial analysis capabilities at a managerial level
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to engage diverse teams
Proven ability to create and manage financial forecasts and budgets
High level of proficiency with computers and financial software systems, with preference for SAP
Fluency in English and the primary local language of the assigned region

Hybrid

May supervise other Accounting Managers.

Fluency in English and the primary language used in the area of responsibility or location
May have supervisory responsibility over other Accounting Managers

Briggs & Stratton is hiring a Senior Manager Accounting

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