Accounting Manager (Business Unit)

Job ID:  495732

CRH's Americas Materials, a division of CRH, is the leading vertically integrated supplier of aggregates, asphalt, ready mixed concrete and paving and construction services in North America.  Our operations span North America with over 28,000 employees at close to 1,600 locations in 43 US States and 2 Canadian provinces.

What You’ll Do
In this role, you will have the primary responsibility of overseeing the operational accounting/finance functions for our ready-mix and aggregate lines of business for 3 operating companies within the Spokane/North Idaho area: Central Premix, Inland Asphalt, and Interstate Concrete & Asphalt. You’ll be responsible for overseeing month-end activities and ongoing inventory management, completing regular weekly/monthly/quarterly reporting, supporting the budgeting and forecasting cycles, and providing guidance, support, and supervision to 2 additional accounting team members. 

You’ll be a partner to key operations stakeholders by providing them with insights and recommendations based on your analysis of key trends within the ready-mix and aggregate lines of business. Each day will provide you with new problems to solve, and you’ll be empowered to find new and creative solutions. You’ll see the impacts of your work every day in every construction project we complete – from buildings to roads and parking lots to playgrounds, you’ll play an integral part as we stand together to reinvent the way our world is built.

Location: This is an in-person position out of our office in Spokane Valley.

Compensation

• Annual Base Salary $85,000 – $100,000 DOE
• Annual Bonus Potential
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Prescription
• Generous Vacation Policy
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401k with Roth option & 5% Company Match
• Profit Sharing
• 9 Paid Holidays (8 Static and 1 Floating)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Annual Merit Raises
• Opportunities for Internal Mobility
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Earn More with our Employee Referral Program
• Company Discounts on products, goods, services, electronics, automotive, travel & more!
• Opportunities for Community Engagement

What You Can Do
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

To excel in this role, you should have (Minimum Required Qualifications):

• 5+ years related operational accounting/finance experience in construction and/or manufacturing including an understanding of month-end close and all associated tasks, accounting principles and internal controls, financial reporting, and cash flow management.
• A Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, finance, or closely related field.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate results effectively to management and non-financial audiences. 
• Intermediate to advanced Excel user (advanced formula knowledge and use of pivot tables).
• Excellent organizational, project management, interpersonal and communication skills, demonstrating the ability to build strong relationships, and influence key stakeholders at all levels.
• A desire to oversee, coach, mentor, and support the growth and development of a small team of accounting staff.
• A current authorization to work in the United States and can pass pre-employment controlled-substance testing.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working for a publicly traded company in an accounting capacity.
• Prior experience overseeing inventory management and cost accounting is highly desired.
• Prior experience or exposure to budgeting/forecasting.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• Assume accounting responsibilities for the day-to-day operations including job cost research, oversight of tier pricing file updates, royalty entries and reporting, and supervision of accounting staff (2).
• Responsible for assigned month-end journal entries, and monthly and quarterly reconciliations. 
• Inventory accounting to include product setups, bill of materials creation and maintenance, annual product costing updates, slow-moving obsolete inventory analysis, physical inventory counts and cycle counting, and associated variance analysis. 
• Assist in the preparation (and eventual responsibility) of local and regional budget and forecasting processes. 
• Assist in capex preparation, reporting, and oversight.
• Assist in the development and execution of the five-year strategic plan. 
• Research monthly and annual variance analysis of operational statistics/volumes, as well as cash flow, DSO, DPO, inventory turns, and other items assigned.
• Partner with management to provide analytical support for improving financial performance, working capital management and key initiative achievement. 
• Lead and manage accounting staff for assigned operational areas, providing oversight and direction as needed, including hands-on assistance as appropriate; and to further their development and strengthen the finance organization. 
• Maintain strong internal control environment to safeguard company assets and employees, ensuring compliance with SOX and other control processes and appropriate documentation. 
• Ensure compliance with CRH Americas Materials and Northwest Region accounting policies and procedures. 
• Participate in ad hoc reporting and projects as needed to support other accounting functions/departments.
• Provide support to transactional accounting teams as needed which may include account reconciliation, performance analysis, participation in process improvement teams, and developing relationships with the team members.
• Foster a success-oriented, continuous improvement environment within the organization. 
• Observe safety standards and maintain safe work environment. 
• Observe confidentiality of company information. 
• Perform other duties as assigned. 
• Regular and timely attendance.
• The job duties described herein are not exhaustive and may be supplemented. 
• Participate in and promote an inclusive work environment.

Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear. 
• The employee is frequently required to sit, climb, and use hands to handle or feel.  
• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms above their shoulders. 
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move from 10 to 35 lbs. 
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Office Setting.
• Typical Office Hours Monday – Friday.
• This is an in-person position (not remote).

The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They present typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Other duties may be assigned as required. Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Company and its designees, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

CRH Americas Materials Inc. is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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