Accounting Manager | Analytical Accounting

Job description
Build Your Career. Build America's Future.

Vulcan Materials Company is the nation’s largest producer of construction aggregates and a major producer of aggregates-based construction materials, including asphalt and ready-mixed concrete. When you join Vulcan, it’s more than starting an exciting career – you get to make a difference for millions of people every day across the country.

When you join Vulcan, you join a dynamic culture in which career development is encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is valued. No matter the role or the location across the country, every member of the Vulcan team lives through the Vulcan Way: doing the right thing, the right way, at the right time.

What You'll Do

We are hiring an Accounting Services Manager to oversee our analytical accounting team! This position will work onsite in Birmingham, AL. This position manages the Analytical Accounting Group within Accounting Services and the content integrity of financial data generated for the corporate office and operating divisions. The Accounting Manager will implement, maintain and/or support business processes necessary for effective and efficient operation, and ensure compliance with external government regulations and internal policies and procedures. This manager will coordinate and direct personnel as necessary to accomplish duties, as well as work with divisions and other accounting managers to ensure that accurate and timely information is available. This manager is also responsible for certain aspects of the company’s closing process, preparation of various internal and external financial reports, special analyses, and employee development.

This team primarily interacts with the divisional finance groups, operations, and other Vulcan departments, with limited interaction with external parties. These teams use all of Vulcan’s major IT systems and must understand the flow of data/information across the systems to the general ledger.

Required skills that are not in our standard job posting: Ability to troubleshoot and explore process improvements in a variety of systems. Experience in dealing with independent audit firms preferred.

Responsibilities Include
• Responsible for planning, directing and coordinating the efforts of staff to ensure that accounting functions are accomplished during the month to facilitate the closing of the general ledger and production of accurate and timely financial records.
• Reviews and approves accounting entries and supporting documentation to ensure relevance, accuracy and compliance with established standards including relevant Standard Practice Instructions. This includes review of ledger entries and reconciliations.
• Assesses current accounting operations, offers recommendations for improvements in processes, organizational structure and/or controls and implements approved recommendations.
• Performs special projects and prepares/supports various presentations as assigned.
• Employs effective communication and interpersonal skills in dealing with co-workers and other associates. This includes a significant emphasis on developing or enhancing team skills and customer service orientation. Requires the ability to build, develop and maintain good relationships with division personnel to allow for continued communication and navigation through changes and to provide training as desired.
• Responsible for the development of staff to meet current demands and prepare them for future challenges in an effort to improve department performance. Requires effective planning, goal setting, and coaching of subordinates on an ongoing basis, as well as teamwork and open communication.
• Ensure compliance with SOX controls.

Skills You'll Need

Education:
• B achelor’s degree in accounting required.
• Masters in Accounting, CPA, CMA or MBA preferred.

Experience
• Minimum six years relevant accounting experience.
• Strong GAAP and internal control experience
• Experience in working with independent third party audit firms.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
• Knowledge of transactional accounting and analytical skills.
• Proven leadership, problem resolution, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Attitude of continuous improvement.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced computer skills.

What You’ll Like About Us

Great Company Culture. Our people share a competitive drive for excellence in an environment of trust, teamwork, open-mindedness, and communication.

Safe. Industry leader in health and safety standards. We are committed to creating a safe work environment and protecting all employees and customers.

Meaningful Work. What sets us apart is the work we do impact daily lives – and every employee contributes. Our aggregates produced are used to build roads, schools, hospitals, airports, and housing throughout the United States.

Health Benefits. Medical, Dental, Vision programs, plus much more.

Rest and Relaxation. Paid vacation, personal floating days, and paid holidays.

Prepare for the Future. 401(k) with company match and contribution.

Training and Development. We see our development programs and helping our employees meet their goals as a key part of our business.

Vulcan Materials Company is committed to employing a diverse workforce. You will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, ****** orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability. You also have the right to be free from discrimination for medical needs arising from pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.

Job

Accounting

Primary Location

Alabama-Birmingham

Organization

GM - CORPORATE

Schedule

Full-time

Job Posting

Jul 2+, 2024, 3:50:43 PM