Senior Accounting Manager

Founded in 1971, Gypsum Management & Supply, Inc. (GMS) is the leading North American specialty distributor of interior building products. Our product offerings of wallboard, ceilings and complementary construction products are designed to provide a comprehensive solution for our core customer- building contractors who install our products in commercial and residential buildings. GMS's operating model enables GMS to continue to grow and expand in scope, while maintaining a high level of customer service, promoting an entrepreneurial culture, and preserving the customer intimacy of a local business.

GMS and its family of companies operate a network of nearly 300 building product distribution yards, and more than 100 tool sales and service centers, for customers across the U.S. and Canada. The Field Support Center in Tucker, Georgia serves each GMS location, providing the support needed to enable local teams to deliver outstanding service to contractors and builders in their local communities.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with state and local law.

Position Summary:

The primary functions of a Gypsum Management & Supply (GMS) Senior Accounting Manager are to maintain the corporate ledger and work cross functionally to ensure accuracy of the corporate ledger. The Senior Accounting Manager is responsible for the GMS corporate general ledger and financial reporting, including implementing and maintaining accounting policies and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting. This role interacts with employees at all levels within the organization.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Ensure the timely and accurate reporting of all financial information.
• Prepare, post, review and reconcile monthly journal entries in Cadency.
• Prepare and review monthly reconciliations for balance sheet accounts and maintain in OneStream.
• Prepare and review consolidated financials on a monthly basis.
• Assist with the following:
  
  
  
  • Review of consolidation/elimination entries
  • Review of monthly/quarterly parent company deliverables
  • Purchase price allocations inclusive of opening balance sheet testing
  • Annual allocations distributed to GMS subsidiaries
  
  
  
  
• Serve as a liaison between the subsidiaries and corporate accounting teams.
• Prepare quarterly analytics for all corporate based entities.
• Communicate accounting policies, procedures, and financial results to Corporate departmental management and respond to inquiries from the Controller and other managers regarding financial results and special reporting requests.
• Supervise and develop direct reports.
• Lead continuous improvement projects within the corporate accounting group and collaborates with operations accounting on process improvement implementation.
• Support the Corporate Controller and other managers with special projects and workflow process improvements.
• Communicate effectively with other departments, including treasury, tax, regional accounting, IT and HR to ensure that all aspects of transactional and corporate financial reporting are analyzed and evaluated timely.
• Take the lead in providing documentation and support for the annual financial statement audit.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree emphasis in Accounting or Finance
• Minimum of 5 years of related work experience
• CPA preferred
• Big 4 experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles
• Strong Microsoft office skills
• Advanced skills in Excel
• Demonstrated knowledge of all general and advanced accounting procedures
• General ledger oversight
• Consolidated reporting
• Transaction analysis
• Year-end audit documentation/support

Core Competencies:

• Strive to do the right thing by displaying trust and integrity.
• Embody the principles of servant leadership, even in a non-people management role, by putting the needs of others first, valuing diverse perspectives by sincerely appreciating and considering others' opinions and ideas and demonstrating a positive and humble attitude.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and on a team; ability to lead, execute and/or delegate as needed, while also collaborating with others to get the job done.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships at every level of the organization; invest in building relationships with the Field Operations and Field Support Center team members.
• Help champion an inclusive working environment by:
  
  
  
  • Empowering others to bring their full selves to the workplace.
  • Celebrating, welcoming, and valuing the different backgrounds and experiences that make up our workforce.
  • Recognizing that all team members are valued, regardless of race, background, tenure, or title.
  
  
  
  
• Ability to self-manage, show initiative, be proactive, and drive results.
• Communicate professionally, both verbally and in writing to coworkers and customers

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in stationary position in an office environment: 80%
• Will frequently move about inside the office to access files, office machinery, etc.
• Must be able to operate basic office machinery.
• Must be able to communicate with team and management and be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.

Required Cognitive Skills:

• Must be able to problem solve and prioritize tasks.
• Must be able to manage stress depending on deadlines and ongoing projects.
• Must be able to multitask.
• Must be able to receive and analyze information.
• Must be able to quickly communicate solutions if problems occur.
• Must be able to demonstrate a high degree of sound judgement and initiative.
• Must be able to demonstrate a high attention to detail

Benefits & Perks:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability & Life Insurance
• Wellness Benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Paid Holidays & Vacation Days
• Professional Growth Opportunities
• Development & Training Programs

This job description is subject to change at any time.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Launch your career with a national building materials distributor and discover opportunities for growth and advancement. We value our team members and believe them to be our greatest assets. As such, we invest in training and strive to provide a work-life balance.

We are a smoke-free workplace committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for all. Smoking, including the use of e-cigarettes, is only permitted in designated areas and is prohibited in and around all company buildings, vehicles, and workspaces. Violations of this policy may result in disciplinary action.