Accounting Manager

Colas Inc. is the corporate office of Colas USA, a materials and heavy highway/infrastructure leader that began operations in 1979 with the acquisition of Barrett Paving Materials. The headquarters office of Colas Inc. is located in Morristown, New Jersey, but our employees also work withinour eight (8) subsidiary companies operating throughout the United States from New York to Alaska.
The Colas USA Family of Companies provides competitive pay, outstanding benefits, career advancement opportunities, professional education, and extensive training for every employee. We pride ourselves on upholding the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct as we strive to grow our infrastructure products and services through empowering and developing our people, fostering innovation, utilizing new technology, and maximizing vertical integration at all levels of the company's value chain. To learn more about the Colas USA Family of Companies, please visitwww.colasusa.com.

Job Summary

The Accounting Manager, reporting to the Vice President of Finance, oversees the corporate office accounting department with a focus on ensuring the timely and accurate delivery of consolidated financial statements and reporting. This includes corporate office general accounting, accounts payable and accounts receivable, and establishes and implements strategies for reconciling accounts and reporting financial results. The Accounting Manager is responsible for the consolidation of the Colas USA financials, for both GAAP and IFRS purposes. The Accounting Manager will have several direct reports and works to allocate tasks evenly across the team. They are responsible for driving team performance and getting the most out of inpidual contributors.

Main Responsibilities

• Establishes accounting operational strategies by evaluating trends, establishing critical measurements, determining production, productivity, quality, and customer-service strategies, designing systems, accumulating resources, resolving problems, and implementing change, ensuring compliance with GAAP and IFRS.
• Directs the maintenance of the organization's general ledger and oversees monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting close and consolidated financial reporting, including coordinating with internal and external auditors.
• Provides financial information by coordinating with FP&A Department to support budget/forecast preparation, collecting, analyzing, and consolidating financial information, and advising departments on the collection and analysis of data.
• Leads and directs the work of other employees and has responsibility for personnel actions including hiring, performance management, and termination.
• Contributes to strategic planning, direction, and goal setting for the department or function in collaboration with senior management.
• Establishes departmental policies, practices, and procedures that have a significant impact on the organization
• Oversee lease accounting process by collaborating with Equipment, Procurement and local finance teams.
• Ensure accuracy and timely delivery of reporting package to Headquarter Finance Department.
• Oversee internal control practices and compliance reporting.
• Investigates potential financial frauds.

Skills

• Minimum 7 years of relevant accounting experience, including some prior management experience
• Thorough knowledge of U.S. GAAP and IFRS
• Prior experience in the construction &/or manufacturing industry is a plus
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities across all level of an organization
• Strong leadership skills with a dedication to driving and achieving results
• Knowledge of employee relationship building and performance management techniques, with the ability to teach and grow others within the organization
• Excellent attention to details
• Strong Analytical skills, including accounting and mathematical skills
• Ability to set and meet deadlines
• Experience with State, Federal, Property, and Sales Tax laws
• Ability to identify and seek needed information/research skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office specifically Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

Education and Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or other related field required; Master's degree preferred.
• CPA, CMA or CCIFP certification a plus, but not required.
• Valid Drivers' License and ability to maintain a clean driving record.

Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer. For details on the specifics of this commitment, please click here to view theEEO documentIf you are an inpidual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to:

• to meet the requirements of the role in which you are applying
• complete any part of the application process
• access or use the online application process and need an alternative method for applying

Please contact Colas Inc. at 973-290-9082 or send an email to ColasRecruiter@colasinc.com.