Accounting Manager

Guttman Holdings, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned energy Company and the parent organization of Guttman Energy, Guttman Renewables, and Source One Transportation.

Those three entities united to form Guttman Holdings on November 30, 2022, under an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Since then, each entity has maintained their individual name and operations while collectively focusing on continued growth and success.

The Guttman businesses operate in the refined petroleum products market, providing customized fueling solutions for industrial, commercial, retail, governmental, and transportation operations across the eastern United States.

Guttman Holdings prioritizes safety, service, and respect for our fellow employee owners, customers, vendors, and the communities where we operate and serve. Those principles combined with our Core Values: respect, lead, collaborate, serve, solve, and own shape our culture and guide our daily operations.

More information about Guttman Holdings and Guttman Energy can be found at www.guttmanenergy.com.

This is an entry level manager role that is a strong utility player within the back-office Accounting and Finance group with a heavy emphasis on core accounting activities, operational analysis and reporting.

This role reports directly to the Corporate Controller and will work closely with the accounting leadership team to ensure the accurate documentation, recording and reporting of all financial activities. Additionally, this role holds responsibility for the preparation of various financial statements and analyses related to the organization's operations.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for a full range of accounting and analysis activities

• Financial Close Activities
  
  
  
  • Preparation and posting of journal entries
  • Responsible for the accounting and analysis for the sale of RINs
  • Maintain a high-level understanding of the derivative transactions
  • Review analysis to identify drivers/changes in gross profit
  • Prepare/review reconciliations and analysis of key balance sheet accounts
  • Manage Inventory team's progress throughout Close process
  • Address/resolve inventory differences/adjustments throughout Close process
  
  
  
  
• Financial Reporting
  
  
  
  • Review monthly gallons reporting
  • Prepare monthly financial statements for Guttman Energy, GEI and GHI
  • Prepare quarterly Guttman Energy financial statements for bank reporting purposes
  • Manage and contribute to the preparation of the Monthly Board Reporting deck and quarterly BOD presentation
  • Develop system generated financial reports supporting our advancement towards the full automation of monthly financial reporting
  
  
  
  
• Analysis
  
  
  
  • Prepare monthly balance sheet analysis
  • Prepare/review post-closing reconciliations and analysis of various balance sheet accounts
  • Manage/prepare various inventory analyses
  • Assess Inventory processes for efficiencies
  • Conduct research on new accounting initiatives and pronouncements
  
  
  
  

• Annual Audit Support
  
  
  
  • Assist Corporate Controller in the overall management of the financial statement audit
  • Prepare/review supporting documentation for audit requests
  • Prepare/review support for footnote disclosures
  
  
  
  
• Annual Budget
  
  
  
  • Manage the schedule and coordination of the annual budget process
  
  
  
  

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  • Coordinate/support the development of the annual operating plan templates and work with the various departments/divisions as needed
  • Prepare the plan financial statements - including balance sheet and cash flow
  
  
  
  
• Actively assist with other departmental and organizational initiatives as needed
• Perform special projects and ad hoc analyses as requested by the Accounting and Finance leadership team

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting required
• 5+ years accounting/analysis work experience
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred, public accounting experience is a plus
• Hybrid work arrangement
• A high degree of personal initiative and self-motivation is required
• Strong financial reporting background, accounting systems experience and understanding of financial analysis and financial modeling, including the appreciation for understanding of underlying data
• Strong computer skills with significant concentration in Excel, PowerPoint and experience utilizing reporting packages required; Management Reporter and Power BI reporting is a plus
• Proven problem solving and analytical skills required
• Willingness to work and learn in different areas and assume responsibility for complex accounting areas - must be able to demonstrate the ability to bridge the gap between operational intent of transactions and the financial reporting outcomes/results
• Ability to effectively maintain relationships across all levels of the organization (operations, Risk, back office) - a positive and flexible attitude is required
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work independently to find solutions to issues and willingness to train and review colleagues work for accuracy
• Ability to see the organizational 'big picture' with ability to understand and interpret details of underlying processes
• Right Angle and Microsoft Great Plaines experience is a plus

Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned this job. They are not exhaustive lists of all duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions associated with the job.

Guttman Energy is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for all individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender and gender identity), genetic information, ancestry, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other classification, as protected by federal, state or local law. Equal employment opportunity extends to all personnel practices.