Job Description

Come be an Employee-Owner of one of the nation’s largest producers of metal roofing and siding! We sell, manufacture, build, and distribute metal building components and packages. Since 1988 we’ve grown to over 13 locations nationwide. We make raving fans of our customers with our “right, on time, every time” commitment.
So, who are we looking for?

People who “Own It” – Commitment to the customer, the company, and each other:
You are customer-focused with an eye for detail.
You are reliable.

People who “Can Do” – Our Attitude:
You are an innovative thinker pursuing continuous improvement.
You embrace teamwork.
You want to positively make an impact and open to change.

People who “Act in Love” – Treats others with humility, respect, kindness, honesty, patience, and self-control.
You enjoy giving back to your community. We take great pride in the communities we live in, so we give back with our time and talents. Each year you can take paid time off to support a cause close to your heart.

And what will you do?

Responsible for day-to-day leadership of accounting team supporting the organization. Seeks ways to engage the team in continuous improvement projects. Responsible in overseeing the analysis and interpreting financial reports; ensuring compliance with internal controls, policies, procedures, and GAAP; and ensuring proper internal reporting of financial information for areas responsible. A successful candidate will be a self-starter, have a sense of urgency, be attentive to details, be adept at multi-tasking, and feel comfortable working with multiple stakeholders.

Core Functions:

• Train and develop team through on-the-job training and coaching. Instills a team culture that aligns with Company purpose and values and with Company leadership expectations.
• Ensures clear communication and alignment with other functions such as operations, purchasing, logistics, sales, marketing, engineering, etc.
• Responsibility for providing, maintaining, and enhancing comprehensive accounting and financial reporting systems and procedures for Company in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Identifies legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting financial functions and ensures policies, procedures, and reporting are in compliance.
• Responsibility for the coordination and completion of the annual financial statement audit of the Company.
• Leads team to ensure all legal entity reporting and consolidation reporting is completed timely and in accordance with all reporting requirements.
• Responsibility for developing the staff needed to meet the accounting team requirements of the company currently and in the future.
• Supports other members of the finance and accounting team as directed by the Corporate Controller.

Perform various other duties required by Corporate Controller or CFO.

Key Measures of Success:

Self-motivated and customer focused.

• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to identify deficiencies and troubleshoot.
• Ability to work within a cooperative team environment as well as perform assignments autonomously.
• Proactively takes ownership both in and outside their respective areas of responsibilities.
• Consistently exhibits and displays the company’s values of “Own It. Can Do. Act in Love.”
  • Own It – Commitment to customer, company, and each other.
  • Can Do – Team Player, Open to Change, & Pursuing continuous improvement.
  • Act in Love – Treating others with humility, respectfulness, kindness, honesty, patience, and self-control.

Education & Experience:

Minimum Required:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, or finance, including significant accounting coursework.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting
Strong knowledge of GAAP
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office
Preferred:
CPA or MBA
Experience in a manufacturing environment
Experience managing a team of 5+ individuals.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

Work is performed in an office environment. This role will routinely utilize standard office equipment to perform the core functions listed in this job description. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies as well as communicate verbally and electronically. The work is primarily sedentary and requires extensive reading to perform the core functions listed in this job description.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform core functions.

Travel

Up to 3 weeks of travel per year.

At Central States, we are an ESOP. That means each one of our employees is an owner of the company and receives an allocation of stock every year. This allows all our employees to share in the wealth and success of the company. We also offer:

• 401K – We match up to 4%
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Holiday pay
• Vacation pay
• Mental health resources
• Healthcare coordinators
• Life insurance
• Health Savings Accounts
• Flexible Spending Account
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Profit-Sharing bonus
• Performance based merit increases
• Education assistance available – Up to $5,250 each year

Central States Manufacturing, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.