Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager

The Accounting Manager will be responsible for overseeing all accounting processes and functions within the Yuengling Company. This person will drive the development of the accounting department functions, processes, and continued growth for TYC, in conjunction with the Finance & Administration Director. The Accounting Manager will work closely with the overall TYC leadership team, Molson Coors Beverage Company shared services, and the D.G. Yuengling & Son team. The Accounting Manager will maintain strong relationships across all business partners, departments, vendors, and TYC distributors. Key functional responsibilities include administration and monitoring of GL postings, reclassing journal entries, reconciliations, state and federal excise tax reporting, month end closing, fixed asset tracking, and general accounting analysis as directed by the Finance & Administration Director. The Accounting Manager in partnership with the Finance Manager and Business Administration Manager are required to assist in planning, analysis, decision making, and to improve company performance.

Key Job Functions:

• Responsible for managing the day-to-day accounting department operation activities that mirrors the mission statement, core values, and culture of The Yuengling Company, including aiding with the design of an organizational structure adequate for achieving the department & strategic goals and objectives
• Supervise and support the monthly and annual accounting close process along with preparation of monthly and year-end financial statements in compliance with GAAP
• Oversee all MCBC shared services accounting processes that fall under record-to-report, order-to-cash and procure-to-pay including payroll
• Oversee all D.G. Yuengling & Son accounting shared service requests including the National Accounts team expenses for TYC
• Manage TYC policies, compliance, and support execution with appropriate controls
• Perform analysis on accounting metrics for leadership
• Establish and maintain comprehensive controls over daily accounting practices to ensure accuracy of company results
• Responsible for all TTB, state, and local alcohol filings, and ensuring compliance
• Responsible for all GL and IO reconciliations
• Support activities for any external audits of the company
• Identify any variances and assist in developing solutions to improve operational processes which includes reviewing accounts receivable, distributor billbacks, pricing administration, annual budgeting, and the tracking of budgets
• Review G&A expenses and analyze variances vs. Plan and LE, and provide actionable requirements on issues
• Aid with procurement and accounts payable processes
• Approve, review, and book monthly accruals related to day-to-day activity and partner activity
• Develop excel models as needed, and prepare Ad hoc analysis as requested
• Other Key Skills and Abilities: Effectively communicate with all related departments and functions within the organization and key stakeholders internally and externally. Develop an understanding of the brewing industry dynamics and what competitive benchmarks are necessary to keep the company financially strong, and of all business functions within The Yuengling Company Ability to quickly collect and organize large volumes of data into meaningful excel reports Maintain and keep all information confidential Performs additional duties and responsibilities as requested, directed, or assigned

Skills and Qualifications: Bachelors degree in accounting or finance is required (CPA or CMA credentials or advanced degree a plus) Candidate should have ten plus years of financial experience, with a proven track record of results – Background in SAP preferred Candidate must have excellent written and oral communication skills, and the ability to lead by example in a positive and motivating manner Position resides in Dallas/Fort Worth Area and requires occasional travel (typically no more than 5% but more in the first 12-18 months)