Accounting Manager - Strattec Security Corp.

STRATTEC Security Corporation is one of the world's largest suppliers providing access and security systems to the automotive market. This drives us to be an innovative company with the latest technology. STRATTEC creates exciting opportunities to people who like to work in an environment that challenges them to be creative, deal with multiple customers and projects, and research the latest technology. You will help STRATTEC to be a pioneer by working closely with the largest automotive customers in the world along with the largest electronic partners.

Let us know who you are! We want to know what motivates you and why you are the ideal candidate for our growing team. The ideal candidate will possess a team oriented attitude; have a multidiscipline background, and a passion for innovation. 

If you are one who like to build a team, has strong skillsets and likes to see your own ideas come to life, apply quickly!

SUMMARY

All new role focused on modernizing accounting function of public company through innovation and continuous improvement.  Role to launch with oversight of accounts receivable and accounts payable activities in first year with scope expanding to include oversight of customer tooling, fixed assets and other various accounting functions in the second year.  This hands-on, experienced accounting leader will oversee a group of 6+ accounting professionals and will be instrumental in guiding the group through technology enhancements and other process improvements that reduce waste and improve productivity and quality.  Self-Starter, High Ethical Standard,  Team builder.  Approachable.  Learner.  CI mindset.  Problem solver.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Review our current Internal Control system to gain an understanding that any continuous improvements made to improve efficiencies must still satisfy internal control requirements.
• Oversee all accounts receivable functions including collections and month end processing
• Understand and provide guidance with invoicing systems and how it impacts our general ledger
• Oversee all accounts payable functions
• Become the administrator for our Accounts Payable processing software
• Familiarize oneself with payables system to help team to achieve greater efficiency through the systems available functionality
• Review and file Sales and Use tax returns to various states and annual 1099 filing.
• Review and Approve weekly payments to vendors
• Attend monthly product team meetings to review customer tooling and fixed asset implementation.
• Oversee and review the fixed asset accounting at all of our facilities
• Oversee annual fixed asset inventory
• Communicate with the Sales team in order to be aware and accrue for any sales price adjustments
• Reduce accounting close time through process improvement
• Support the annual internal audit team effort.
• Support the annual external audit
• Expected travel is less than 10% (requires travel to Mexican facilities).

We are searching for an approachable, hands-on leader that collaborates with staff on problem solving. Must have demonstrated ability to effectively lead teams through major process improvements by defining future state and guiding / supporting team to achieve vision (i.e. vision, collaborative, creative problem solver, resourceful).

The qualified candidate will rack record of improving processes, reducing waste and improving productivity and quality (e.g. shortening accounting close cycles).  The leader must be naturally interested in learning new systems and software applications to effectively implement solutions that increase productivity and accuracy.  The successful candidate will thrive in an autonomous environment with minimal direction from leadership.  They must enjoy intellectual challenges, open-minded, data-driven, respects evidence and reasoning, actively seeks out different points of view to build one’s conclusion or disprove it.  Strong financial modeling skills for improving productivity and quality, systems aptitude and experience (Microsoft Office, ERP systems, etc.) are also required.

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• Minimum of 7 years of accounting experience
• Broad accounting experience
• CPA required
• Continuous improvement mindset (evidenced by career of waste reduction / productivity achievement)
• Technology savvy – much of the role involves learning new systems (internal and external) and developing process improvement solutions
• Self-starter / Initiative – the expectation is for this person to drive process improvement efforts
• Analytical / Critical Thinking Skills

Preferred:

• Audit experience (either as internal auditor or internal role)
• Supervisory experience
• Treasury experience
• Process improvement certificate (e.g. CI yellow belt)
• Manufacturing-company experience

STRATTEC Security Corporation is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diverse talent from all backgrounds, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.