The Accounting Manager plays a crucial role in supporting the Controller in various financial and accounting functions within the organization. The Accounting Manager will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy of financial reporting, adherence to GAAP and cost accounting principles, and the efficient operation of the accounting department. This position requires a strong understanding of accounting principles, audit procedures, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines. The Accounting Manager will oversee the day-to-day accounting workload for a team of accountants, without direct supervisory responsibility, providing guidance and support to ensure high-quality execution and delivery of team objectives.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Financial Reporting and Compliance
- Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP and company policies.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and assist with external audits and financial reviews.
- Champion the execution and completion of internal and external audit activities and SOX testing.
- Strengthen internal controls and accounting policies to safeguard company assets and support sustainable growth.
- Review financial data for accuracy, completeness, and consistency, identifying and resolving discrepancies as needed.
- Key driver of the monthly closing process to ensure timely delivery of balance sheet reconciliations.
- Conduct ad hoc tasks such as timely response on Ralliant home office inquiries, chart of accounts mapping, and other financial analyses and management reporting projects.
- Cost Accounting and Inventory Management
- Provide support to the cost accounting function, including the accurate valuation of inventory and the analysis of production costs.
- Help develop and maintain cost accounting methodologies to support decision-making and improve operational efficiency.
- Review inventory levels and inventory costing methods, identifying opportunities for optimization and cost reduction.
- Capital Expenditure and Fixed Asset Management
- Help manage and maintain an accurate and up-to-date fixed asset register, including the acquisition, disposal, and depreciation of assets, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and organizational policies.
- Drive organizational alignment on capital forecast and actual implementation.
- Process and Team Development
- Guide and mentor a team of staff accountants, providing training, best practice sharing and feedback to foster professional growth and KPI leadership.
- Develop and deploy scalable AI and automation initiatives to improve core value drivers, decrease process time and increase accuracy.
- Ensure deployed structured documented standard work around key processes.
- Foster a positive and collaborative work environment that promotes teamwork and accountability.
- Partner cross-functionally with operational and business leaders to improve financial visibility and decision-making.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- Minimum of five years in advancing responsibility accounting roles (preferably within a manufacturing environment or in a public accounting firm)
- Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting
- Robust knowledge of US GAAP, cost accounting, and audit procedures
- Excellent interpersonal skills - collaborative with internal/external customers, team members and cross-functional stakeholders
- Experience managing small teams
- Effective communications skills – including written, verbal and listening skills
- Strong analytical skills to diagnose and troubleshoot complex datasets
- Organized, with a strong process and detail focus to deliver high quality and timely results
- High energy, bias for action with continuous improvement mindset; recognizes and resolves issues
- Team-player attitude with the ability and willingness to take on challenges
- Excellent computer skills, particularly MS Excel
- ERP system experience (JDE and OneStream ideal)
About Gems–Setra
Gems–Setra is a leading global supplier of sensing and monitoring technologies, operating within the Precision Technologies platform of Ralliant Corporation. Through our comprehensive portfolio of premium sensing products, we deliver solutions to customer problems and challenges.
As two Ralliant businesses merged in 2022, Gems Setra’s vision is to connect our customers to their environment to create a safer, healthier, more sustainable world. Gems Sensors product offerings include a range of products that encompass liquid level, flow, and pressure sensors, miniature solenoid valves, proximity switches, and integrated fluid management solutions. The Setra Systems product line offers an extensive selection of high-quality sensing instruments for humidity, current, vacuum, energy, and pressure measurements.
At the heart of our combined company's mission lies a shared dedication between Gems Sensors and Setra Systems to deliver high-quality sensing solutions, backed by reliable customer support on a global scale. As a part of Ralliant, we embrace a culture of innovation, driving progress and empowering advancements in the industries and customers we serve.
We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer
Ralliant Corporation and all Ralliant Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Ralliant and all Ralliant Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at applyassistance@Ralliant.com.
Ralliant Corporation Overview
Ralliant, originally part of Fortive, now stands as a bold, independent public company driving innovation at the forefront of precision technology. With a global footprint and a legacy of excellence, we empower engineers to bring next-generation breakthroughs to life - faster, smarter, and more reliably. Our high-performance instruments, sensors, and subsystems fuel mission-critical advancements across industries, enabling real-world impact where it matters most. At Ralliant we’re building the future, together with those driven to push boundaries, solve complex problems, and leave a lasting mark on the world.
