Accounting Manager

Patterson Companies is seeking an Accounting Manager to advance the capabilities of our Accounting and Finance function. This role will lead the accounting close and controls process for Treasury and Payroll functions and the Corporate Card Program.  This role will also engage with the Operations and Business Unit Accounting teams to ensure accounting alignment with organizational actions. This role will lead a team. 

Ongoing responsibilities will also include:

• Lead monthly accounting close process for Treasury and Payroll functions including review of journal entries, account reconciliations, and fluctuation analyses.
• Oversee and enhance the company’s Corporate Card Program utilizing Concur
• Complete SOX-like procedures and coordinate with internal and external auditors.
• Develop team knowledge and procedures in areas of debt, derivatives, corporate card expenses, prepaids, accruals and other accounting areas of focus.
• Support Treasury, Payroll, Corporate Card projects and processes from an accounting and control perspective.
• Support a strong control environment and focus on continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting/Finance
• 7+ years of experience, with 2+ year of experience leading a team preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills
• Team-focused leader with passion for talent development.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and the ability to apply them to complex transactions.
• Sound understanding of SOX principles and requirements.
• Strong Excel and data reconciliation skills.
• Verbal and written communication skills that provide direct messages, influence change, and can be understood by financial and non-financial business partners.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA and/or public accounting experience
• Previous experience with SAP and Concur

The potential compensation range for this role is below. The final offer amount would be based on various factors such as candidate location (geographical labor market), experience, and skills. $96,500.00 - $120,600.00