_Troy, MI, USA_ | _Full Time_ **Job Title:** Accounting Manager - Retail **FLSA Status:** Exempt **Summary** Champion Homes is seeking a dynamic, experienced Accounting Manager to help facilitate core accounting functions for the corporate team. Accounting Manager will be responsible for leading the accounting function, and applicable team. This role will be instrumental in completing required reporting, monthly reconciliations. Additional responsibilities include data entry coordination, quality assurance, and communication with billing sources to ensure the accuracy of processing. **Essential Duties and Responsibilities** include the following. Other duties may be assigned. + Manage and oversee the daily operations of the accounting department. + Build an understanding of and support current month end close processes + Responsible for preparing and reviewing month end (including quarterly and annual) close Corporate journal entries and reconciliations + Assist with process improvement and automation of current processes + Manage the operational and financial reports changes + Oversees preparation of business activity reports, financial forecasts, and annual budgets. + Check the validity of trial balances, calendars and budgets. + JE preparer for corporate and Champion Home Builder plants payroll. + Implement and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets. + Coordinate with auditors to support SOX compliance + Manage cross functional communication with AR and AP shared services teams, Treasury, and other business functions to drive company's financial objectives + Responsible for training and performance management for accounting staff + Assist with the design and implementation of Oracle close processes + Assist with design and implementation of Oracle close reporting + Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal government requirements. + Set-up and maintain accounting of Centralized Accounts Payable. + Review vendor monthly statements against their transaction history in the computer system. Research and follow up on any discrepancies on statements and per vendor invoice status requests by phone and e-mail. + Compile out of period reports at month end for unmatched receiving. + File and maintain paid accounts payable files. + Complete tax resale certificates as needed for vendors. **Qualifications** Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or 4-7 years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. **Other Skills and Abilities** + Must be able to travel up to 10% of the time annually. + Working knowledge of regulatory requirements (i.e., SOX, audits) + Strong written and verbal communication skills to discuss or transmit primarily factual information to internal and external customers. + Strong analytical skills to investigate, interpret and reconcile information from several distinct sources in situations where conclusions or resolutions are discernible. + Advanced understanding of accounting principles and basic tax knowledge. + Project management skills. + Advanced systems knowledge (Excel and other analytical systems). + Complete understanding of the financial close process. + Understanding of local and state compliance requirements (payroll, property, sales, tax). + People management. + Ability to develop and maintain G&Os. **EEO Statement** Champion Home Builders is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Champion Home Builders participates in the E-Verify Program.