General Ledger Team Leader

Are you inspired by challenging the status quo? Do you thrive in collaborative environments that drive results? If so, Gates could be for you.

Gates is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. We push the boundaries of material science to engineer solutions that continually exceed customer expectations.

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Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Lead an accounting team 7-8 people, handling General Ledger in compliance with US GAAP regulations.
• Coordinate month-end, quarter-end and year-end closings to meet group reporting deadlines.
• Work with external auditors during the annual financial audit to ensure compliance with US GAAP and accounting policy.
• Review journal entries, reconciliations and accounting schedules prepared by the team.
• Actively participate in operational work, taking ownership of advanced and complex accounting matters (accruals, prepayments, inventory valuation, write-offs, revaluations).
• Take part in ongoing projects related to system changes and process improvements, cooperating with other Teams
• Identify process improvement opportunities and implement best practices to enhance efficiency

Keys to Success

• Requires understanding and application of procedures and practices within own area and basic knowledge of other areas
• Understands how the team relates to other closely related teams to improve efficiency
• Impacts the level of service and the team's ability to meet quality, volume, and timelines objectives within their area
• Works within departmental objectives and priorities
• Implements, interprets and executes policies; recommends modifications
• Uses judgment to identify and resolve day-to-day problems
• Decision making involves compiling and organizing information and selecting best option from well-defined alternatives

Supervisory Responsibilities

• 7+ direct reports
• Has formal supervisory responsibilities; sets priorities for and coaches associates to meet deadlines
• Has performance management and people development responsibility for associates under their care

Requirements And Preferred Skills

• 5-7 years of experience in accounting, including at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• University degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• Strong understanding of Accounting GAAP; familiarity with US GAAP is a plus.
• Solid understanding of GL reporting, knowledge of AP, AR, inventory and VAT reporting is a plus.
• Practical, hands-on approach with the ability to lead by example and manage people as well as actively participate in daily work.
• Strong analytical skills
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP.
• Good command of English, both written and spoken.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to foster a collaborative work environment

Why Gates?

Founded in 1911 in Denver, Colorado, Gates is publicly traded on the NYSE. While we might operate in a vast amount of time zones we operate as 'One Gates' and have a common goal of pushing the boundaries of materials science. We invest in our people, bringing real-world experience that enables us to solve our customers' diverse challenges of today and anticipate those of tomorrow.

Work Environment

Gates is an Equal Opportunity and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other consideration defined by law.

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