Accounting & Reporting Manager

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Accounting & Reporting Manager Erlanger, KY, US Join the worldwide leader in playing cards and in “play” solutions. Play is what keeps us going, and it always has been our greatest motivation. That's why we live different , play different . The Accounting & Reporting Manager is a hands-on finance leader responsible for overseeing the monthly accounting close, financial reporting, and compliance activities for a U.S.-based sales and manufacturing company. This role ensures timely and accurate financial reporting in accordance with company accounting policies. The position reports to the VP Finance, Entertainment North America division, and is responsible for leading a small general accounting team. Plays a key role in maintaining strong internal controls, supporting audit and tax compliance, driving process improvements, and providing insightful financial analysis to management. What you’ll do as an Accounting & Reporting Manager: Reporting & Analysis: Lead and manage the monthly and annual general accounting close processes, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to reporting deadlines. Prepare and review financial statements and management reports in accordance with company accounting and reporting policies . Compile documentation and responses for tax audits, financial statement audits, and other regulatory requests. Owner of royalty reporting processes to ensure timely and accurate submissions. Manage SG&A cost center reporting, including monthly variance analysis and communication of results to management . Oversee all SG&A expense accounting. Support the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts, and financial planning activities for assigned P&L accounts. Compliance: Coordinate tax filings and compliance activities with external tax advisors and accounting firms. Develop, document, and improve accounting processes and internal controls, including supporting new business initiatives and sales channel expansion. Serve as the key owner in local finance team for accounting and reporting processes within SAP ERP, corporate consolidation software Tagetik, and retail customer trade spend management software. Ensure compliance with corporate policies, accounting standards, and internal control requirements. Management & improvement: Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of two accounting professionals including performance management, workload prioritization, and training. Partner with commercial, licensing, and corporate finance teams across global offices to support business initiatives, improve reporting transparency, and provide financial insights. Partner closely with the North America Finance Shared Services Center, which manages accounts receivable, accounts payable, and banking activities. We’re looking for an Accounting & Reporting Manager with: Bachelor's degree in Accounting. CPA designation preferred. Public accounting experience is a plus. 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including responsibility for financial reporting, month-end close, and audit support activities, preferably at a manufacturing company. Experience preparing statutory and management reporting packages, financial analyses, and account reconciliations. Previous experience leading and developing accounting staff is preferred. Experience working within a multinational organization. Proficiency in SAP or other large ERP and Microsoft Excel . Experience in working with financial consolidation tools (example Tagetik) is a plus. Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with exceptional attention to detail. Experience leading month-end close and financial reporting. General ledger accounting knowledge required. Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail. Strong leadership and people management skills. Hands-on approach with the ability to operate effectively in a lean organization. Continuous improvement mindset with demonstrated success streamlining accounting processes and controls. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet reporting deadlines. Strong business partnership and communication skills across local and corporate stakeholders. Benefits you can expect from Cartamundi: 401(k) with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6% Health, dental, and vision insurance starting day one HSA (Health Savings Account) with company contribution and FSA (Flexible Spending Account) Company paid Life insurance amount of 1x your annual salary Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Paid time off Paid holidays Monthly engagement activities and giveaways Employee discounts on daycare, gym membership, travel, and much more! Physical requirements and working conditions: Our manufacturing Plant is comprised of enclosed office and manufacturing space. This position requires the ability to: Move through the entire facility to attend to various issues Work effectively in teams across functional groups with strong communication skills and the ability to lead Perform sedentary work on various computer systems This position is a hybrid position based in our Erlanger, KY facility Cartamundi does not discriminate based on race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities. This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that your employer has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact DHS dhs.gov/e-verify . Candidates must be 18 years old to work for Cartamundi. No agencies please. No sponsorship available. About Cartamundi: At Cartamundi, we're all united by our common belief that world is better with play. Play is what keeps us going, and it always has been our greatest motivation. That's why we live different and play different. To us, it is not just an activity. It is a guiding mindset that reminds us to have fun, to be fair, to connect with people – across cultures and generations – and to embrace shared experiences. We are a worldwide leader in playing cards and in “play” solutions. Our owned brand portfolio includes a suite of heritage brands which go back as far as 1848, including global brands like Bicycle®, HRO®, Bee®, Copag®, Shuffle® and many locally loved brands. These brands combine craftsmanship with innovation as the basis for their continued relevance and positive contribution to the local communities that love and use these brands. At Cartamundi, we have significant expertise in printing; our presses have been running since 1765. Today, our company has become the largest playing cards and board game manufacturer in the world and the trusted partner of leading toy companies. We make well-known brands such as Monopoly®, Uno®, Magic: The Gathering®, Guess Who ®, Pokémon®, Trivial Pursuit® every day. As we look into the future and how entertainment evolves, we are bringing the digital world to the physical world and vice versa. We have a dedicated team of experts that is looking into future technologies, products, applications that can get our consumers and communities to truly live different and play different. We are still a family-owned company with headquarters in Belgium and have a global network of 16 manufacturing facilities, 6 design centers, 1 digital studio and 1 global R&D center. #J-18808-Ljbffr Cartamundi - The United States Playing Card Company