Senior Accountant

ABOUT US

Founded in 1945, Brown Jordan has built our long reputation for producing luxurious outdoor products that look beautiful and last a lifetime by adhering to three simple principles: innovative design, durable materials, and unrivaled manufacturing prowess. Here, skilled artisans combine advanced materials with time-honored techniques and handcrafted details, transforming each design into a seamless, enduring work of art. Recognized with over 50 design excellence awards, Brown Jordan graces locations from the Hotel Ritz in Paris, the Breakers Hotel in Palm Beach and the Smithsonian National Museums, not to mention private terraces, pool decks, cabanas, and sunny outdoor living areas worldwide.

Position Summary:

The Senior Accountant is an important member of the Finance team and leads the day-to-day functions of the finance department in coordination with the Accounting Director. The ideal candidate will be able to leverage their experience and business acumen to provide leadership and hands-on oversight of day-to-day accounting responsibilities. The Senior Accountant should be an organized and self-directed team member with excellent communication skills. As our business is continually evolving, the ideal candidate will be comfortable with change management and have the ability to adapt to changes in responsibilities.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities

The Senior Accountant should expect their responsibilities to include, but not be limited to:

• Manage month end close process of business unit, including preparation and review of journal entries, financial statement consolidation, variance analysis, and P&L review.
• Collaborate with business unit finance leads on GL setups and reporting needs.
• Generate treasury reports for executive management, including comprehensive details on cash inflows and outflows.
• Prepare quarterly forecasts and annual budgets for a business unit under direction of Accounting Director.
• Perform thorough account and variance analysis and communicate issues and resolutions in a timely, professional manner.
• Prepare and review reconciliations of general ledger accounts as part of the month end closing process.
• Develop process documentation for all areas of responsibility and update regularly.
• Organize and compile requested information for independent auditors.
• On a daily basis, oversee operational transactions of the Finance Department to ensure all transactions are entered into accounting systems in an accurate, timely and efficient manner. Ensure data integrity and compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Procedures (GAAP)
• Business partner with division leadership and team.

Qualifications/Requirements

The ideal Senior Accountant candidate should bring with them:

• College degree in related field. Certified Public Accountant designation preferred.
• 5 or more years' relevant work experience. Experience in manufacturing or consumer goods a plus.
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
• Knowledgeable of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles, including GAAP.
• Well organized and self-directed with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to independently complete multiple time-sensitive tasks.
• Inquisitive mindset and ability to drive process improvements.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively interface with customers at all levels, both internally and externally.
• Previous experience with ERP systems.
• Proficient in MS Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook) with ability to use pivot tables and lookup Excel functionality.
• Ability to travel to North Carolina required (6-12x per year) as well as occasional visits to corporate office in Saint Augustine (1-2x per year).
• Desire for professional and personal growth.

Brown Jordan is an Equal Opportunity Employer & Drug Free Workplace.