Senior Accounting Manager at Baltimore Aircoil Company Senior Accounting Manager at Baltimore Aircoil Company in Jessup, Maryland Posted in 14 days ago.

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POSITION PURPOSE

The Sr. Accounting Manager is a key leader within the Americas Accounting organization. This role oversees the day-to-day operations of the General Accounting, Project Accounting, and Accounts Payable teams while driving process excellence, operational scalability, and strong financial controls. The Senior Accounting Manager ensures accurate and timely financial reporting, leads process and system improvements, and partners cross-functionally to support the growth of the business. This position is ideal for a highly-organized, forward-thinking accounting leader who thrives in dynamic fast-paced environments, has a vision for a high-performing team, and brings a strategic mindset to working capital optimization-particularly around DPO, supplier terms, and strategic financing initiatives.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

Leadership & Team Development Lead, mentor, and develop the Accounts Payable and General Accounting teams, ensuring strong performance, accountability, and continuous skill development. Conduct talent assessments, build succession plans, and foster a culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Establish clear goals, KPIs, and performance expectations aligned with corporate objectives. General Accounting Oversight Oversee all core accounting processes, including: Fixed assets and capital project accounting Prepaids and amortization schedules General accrued liabilities Bank reconciliations and treasury-related accounting Intercompany transactions, eliminations, and reconciliations Freight, logistics, and distribution-related accounting Hedge accounting for commodities and currencies (MXN) Ensure accurate and timely month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes Review journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial schedules prepared by the team Maintain compliance with US GAAP and internal control requirements Accounts Payable & Working Capital Optimization Oversee the full AP lifecycle, including invoice processing, vendor management, payment runs, and exception handling. Implement and maintain strong internal controls to prevent and detect AP fraud, including vendor validation, segregation of duties, and payment authorization controls. Drive initiatives to maximize DPO through strategic financing, credit card program campaigns, or other initiatives. Partner with Procurement, Treasury, and Operations to align payment strategies with business objectives. Process Improvement, Systems, and Controls Lead initiatives to streamline, standardize, and automate accounting processes to support scalability during rapid growth. Document and enhance policies, procedures, and internal controls across AP and General Accounting. Partner with IT to drive SAP enhancements, workflow improvements, and automation opportunities. Identify root causes of recurring issues and implement sustainable solutions. Audit, Compliance & Reporting Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors for AP and general accounting areas. Prepare and review audit schedules, support documentation, and internal control evidence. Ensure compliance with SOX, corporate policies, and global accounting standards. Support corporate reporting, financial statement preparation, and management reporting as needed. Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, Treasury, FP&A, and other business partners to ensure accurate financial outcomes and alignment across workstreams. Communicate effectively with senior leadership, providing insights, risks, and recommendations. Support business initiatives, new product launches, plant expansions, and other strategic projects requiring accounting expertise.

PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

The Sr. Accounting Manager reports directly to the Americas Controller and will interact with all members of the Finance team including BAC Plant Controllers, Amsted internal audit and external audit, plant operations teams, and various groups within the BAC business. This position is ideal for an organized, detail-oriented, analytical leader who is motivated by challenges and enjoys collaborating across business functions to support financial integrity and business decision-making and drive process and system improvements. The assigned location for this position is the Jessup, Maryland HQ Office.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field required A minimum of 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibilities Proven ability to lead through change and operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial close processes. Internal controls/SOX and SOD experience preferred Experience overseeing Accounts Payable, General Accounting, and balance sheet account management. Demonstrated success leading process improvement and operational transformation initiatives. Strong systems and ERP knowledge. SAP ERP (S/4 HANA) knowledge preferred Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel with the ability to perform a wide range of formulas, keyboard shortcuts and macros in a variety of different scenarios Experience leveraging AI within accounting processes and responsibilities Excellent customer service and communication skills Working knowledge of general finance, banking, terms and conditions, and legal terminology Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects to meet specific deadlines Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial close processes. BAC Hiring Compensation Range $90,000 - $154,100. BAC offers a comprehensive benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401k, employee stock ownership plan, and more. Please see additional details on the BAC website at www.

Baltimoreaircoil.com. BAC Employees are eligible to participate in an annual bonus incentive program.