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ACCOUNTING MANAGER

EMS-CHEMIE | Sumter, South Carolina | Full-Time | On-Site

Are you an accounting leader who can strengthen financial controls, develop a capable team, and turn financial information into practical business guidance?

I’m recruiting an Accounting Manager for EMS-CHEMIE’s North American operation in Sumter, South Carolina.

EMS-CHEMIE is a global specialty chemical company active in high-performance polymers and specialty chemicals. Its EMS-GRIVORY business develops and manufactures high-performance engineering materials for demanding automotive, industrial, consumer, healthcare, electronics, optical, and packaging applications.

Reporting directly to the Vice President of Finance and Controlling, the Accounting Manager will lead the accounting activities of the North American business unit and supervise the Accounts Payable and Staff Accountant positions.

What You’ll Do

• Lead accounting activities involving billing, collections, payroll, budgeting, and financial reporting
• Maintain effective internal controls and accounting guidelines
• Support financial forecasts, annual budgets, and business-activity reporting
• Ensure periodic financial reports comply with GAAP and applicable reporting standards
• Coordinate the annual external audit
• Maintain compliance with local, state, and federal requirements
• Recruit, train, develop, and evaluate accounting personnel
• Provide management with recommendations concerning financial objectives and policies
• Build productive working relationships across the organization

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field
• At least five years of relevant accounting experience
• Experience leading or developing a small accounting team
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, financial planning, capital planning, risk management, and regulatory requirements
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

Manufacturing-accounting experience and familiarity with ERP systems or relational databases—particularly Microsoft Dynamics NAV/Navision—would be especially valuable.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of an important accounting function, work directly with senior leadership, and influence the financial performance of an established international manufacturing organization.

Interested—or know an accounting leader who should hear about this opportunity?

EMS-CHEMIE is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Pay: $90,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have accounting experience in a manufacturing or process-manufacturing environment?
• Do you have experience with an ERP system such as Microsoft Dynamics NAV/Navision?
• Do you have a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field?
• Do you have experience preparing or reviewing financial reports in accordance with U.S. GAAP?

Experience:

• Accounting: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person