Accounting Manager

Description

Our Garden Segment is searching for an Accounting Manager in our Madison, GA location. This position reports to the Garden Controller and is responsible for all accounting functions including maintaining subsidiary and general ledgers, auditing and internal controls, analyzing financial position, preparing budgets, recording fixed assets, reconciling accounting records, reviewing journal payment vouchers, preparing tax returns, other related accounting work, and managing a team of Accountants.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for month-end financial close process, including preparation and analysis of monthly financial statements, GL account analysis, and sales and margin reporting
• Responsible for review and approval of journal entries and account reconciliations
• Manage internal and external auditors and associated schedules
• Lead and influence team to foster environment of continuous improvement
• Manage and ensure development of an assigned team of Accountants and Senior Accountants
• Assist with the preparation of monthly/yearly closings and associated reporting requirements
• Lead other process improvement projects as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrates strong working knowledge of US GAAP
• Must be highly detail oriented and organized with excellent time management skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Professional written and verbal communication skills with a customer-first service approach.
• Ability to work in a collaborative team-based environment and develop cross-functional relationships
• Ability to act and operate independently with minimal direction from Garden Controller.
• Supervision skills strongly desired
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office application; Excel expertise required
• SAP ERP exposure a plus
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION

• BA or BS degree required in Accounting or Finance
• 5+ years Finance/Accounting experience in Manufacturing or consumer products, desired
• 3+ years audit experience in public practice or firm, desired

BENEFITS PACKAGE & EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Free Life and Disability Insurance
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401k with 3% company match and annual employer discretionary contribution
• Paid vacation, holidays and sick time
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to thousands of free online courses
• Discounts on cell phones, movie tickets, gym memberships, and more!
• Education Assistance (both college degrees and professional certifications)
• Referral Program with cash bonus
• Access to on-demand pay
• Paid parental leave

Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) understands that home is central to life and has proudly nurtured happy and healthy homes for over 40 years. With fiscal 2023 net sales of $3.3 billion, Central is on a mission to lead the future of the Pet and Garden industries. The Company's innovative and trusted products are dedicated to helping lawns grow greener, gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier and communities grow stronger. Central is home to a leading portfolio of more than 65 high-quality brands including Amdro, Aqueon, Cadet, Farnam, Ferry-Morse, Four Paws, Kaytee, K&H, Nylabone and Pennington, strong manufacturing and distribution capabilities and a passionate, entrepreneurial growth culture. Central is based in Walnut Creek, California and has 6,700 employees across North America and Europe. Visit www.central.com to learn more.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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