Accounting Manager

Basic Job Functions:

The Accounting Manager is a key member of the division leadership team and will be expected to lead the finance team to excellence. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, all accounting functions including general ledger, accounts payable, fixed assets, tax, financial and compliance reporting, forecasting, assisting with annual budget, monthly balancing, inventory management, and recording and timely reporting of accounting records/transactions, etc. This position will also take a lead role in the implementation, communication, and interpretation of accounting and financial policies, control and system improvements; supervision of external and internal audit processes and ensuring that proper internal controls are maintained; and providing analytical support to other departments as it relates to accounting issues and driving continuous cost improvements across all aspects of the business. This role is also responsible for leading the training and development and growth opportunities for finance department teammates.

Safety is the most important part of all jobs within Nucor; therefore, candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.

This role is considered a developmental role. The successful candidate will be expected to be ready to pursue a Department Manager role within 3-5 years which may include relocating.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business
•  Minimum of 3 years work experience in a financial related position
•  Willingness to relocate for current and future opportunities.

Detailed Selection Criteria:

• Leadership Presence and Courage – Willingness and confidence to have immediate and direct conversations on critical alignment issues such as teamwork, building relationships, initiating and supporting change, and production process issues that arise. This includes the willingness to face adversity and conflict head on.
•  Teamwork – Working as part of a coordinated effort with others to achieve a common goal. Ability to distinguish and align personal needs with the needs of the team and Nucor as a whole. • Initiative – Being proactive with seeking out work that needs to be done and being willing to take on responsibilities and challenges.
• Communication – Effectively expresses ideas or tasks to an individual or group. Demonstrates effective listening skills through receiving feedback, following instructions and showing a genuine interest in others.
•  Business Acumen – Continually looks for ways to reduce costs and/or improve efficiencies. Shows an interest in the business and is focused on doing whatever he/she can do to improve profitability. Knows how his/her job affects the success of the division. Displays a working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Organizing, Planning & Prioritizing Work -- Developing specific goals and plans for prioritizing, organizing, and accomplishing individual work and/or the work of the team.

Preferences:

•  CPA, CMA, Master’s Degree, or MBA
• Manufacturing or Cost Accounting experience
• Leadership/supervisory experience