Accounting Manager

Chemtech-Ford, LLC (“CTF”) is a fast growing, innovative company, focused on environmental laboratory testing. Our portfolio of trusted analytics is known for consistency, reliability, repeatability, and performance that adds exponential value to our end-user’s needs. CTF is owned by Platte River Equity, a private equity sponsor engaged in acquisitive growth over the next three to five years.

We currently have an opening for an Accounting Manager based at our Company headquarters in Sandy, UT. This position is a newly-created role within the Accounting Department and will have day-to-day oversight of accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger, and financial reporting for three operating sites in Sandy, UT, Ft. Collins, CO and Las Vegas, NV.

This position reports to the Senior Vice President of Finance.

The ideal candidate for this position will be someone with prior supervisory or team lead experience, and has the aptitude, skills, and self-discipline to manage day-to-day accounting operations and take ownership of the team’s work product. Ideally, this person will also have the desire over time to grow into a larger role within the company, such as Senior Accounting Manager or Controller, with added responsibilities.

As an experienced accountant, this person will be a self-starter, self-managed, capable of handling multiple tasks in a fast-paced acquisitive environment and has a strong acumen of accounting practices and financial controls.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in the implementation of MS BC 365 and be a change agent in support of MS BC 365 practices.
• Supervise and participate in day-to-day department tasks, oversee the recording, tracking, and reporting of financial information, and direct the work of other accounting department team members.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of the financial stability and cash position of the business on an ongoing/daily basis.
• Maintain a strong understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure in order to identify and escalate any anomalies or changes.
• Maintain and help strengthen internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure the integrity of financial data.
• Perform and supervise monthly financial close procedures, including ensuring all costs incurred are properly recorded, reviewing journal entries, account balance reconciliations and report preparation.
• Manage and direct all monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities/reporting, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and research discrepancies.
• Support SVP in budget and forecasting activities.
• Manage intercompany transactions and confirm sister company balances at month end.
• Monitor and analyze department work to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining high level of accuracy.
• Advise staff regarding the handling of non-routine transactions, escalating complex matters to the SVP as appropriate.
• Respond to inquiries from the SVP and other managers regarding financial results, special reporting requests and the like.
• Prepare detailed journal entries and account analyses.
• Work with the SVP to support a clean and timely year-end audit, including preparing audit schedules and supporting documentation.
• Assist the SVP in analyzing company and service family profitability (contribution margin, gross margin, EBITDA) and identifying areas for improvement.
• Supervise, direct, and mentor AP and AR staff.
• Support SVP with special projects and workflow process improvements
• Oversee/lead finance staff development and promote a culture of continuous learning, encouraging professional growth and adaptation to industry changes.
• Apply equal amounts of skills and dedication to all other duties as assigned.

Qualifying Attributes and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA (or progress toward CPA) preferred; Master’s in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration a plus.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with a focus on financial reporting and general ledger.
• 2+ years of experience supervising or leading accounting staff.
• Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP; experience with multi-entity and intercompany accounting preferred.
• Must have proven analytical and problem-solving skills. Advanced mathematical and logical deduction skills are a must.
• Advanced Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Understands the importance of reconciliations.
• Superior attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong degree of familiarity working with ERP systems and/or accounting software programs; experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central a plus.
• Professional demeanor with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in a fast-paced, rapidly growing environment preferred.
• Must have ability to roll up their sleeves and have a “get it done” attitude.
• Strong problem solving and time management skills; a results-oriented work ethic, and ability to work alone with limited direct supervision.
• Ability to lead by example. High degree of integrity and conviction required.

Pay: From $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person