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Shared Services Manager - Accounting

A.Y. McDonald Mfg

1 Positions

ID: SHARE002555

Posted On 11/13/2024

Job Overview

A.Y. McDonald Mfg. Co. is a leading manufacturer of water works brass, plumbing valves, pumps and water systems, and natural gas valves and meter bars. The company was founded in 1856 and is committed to taking care of the customer – our boss, through our growing investments of education, automation, and innovation. A career at A.Y. McDonald Mfg. Co. comes with a family friendly culture, on-the-job training, advancement opportunities, and the chance to make a difference every single day.

Summary:

Manage shared services functions of the Finance Department, including payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management, and projects as required by senior management.  Set departmental goals annually and monitor progress.

 

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for the day-to-day management of the shared services team accountable for providing transactional accounting services for all A.Y. McDonald Industries subsidiary companies.
  • Carry out department management functions, including but not limited to approving timecards and PTO requests, leading weekly department meeting, and holding bi-weekly one on one meetings.
  • Responsible for driving operational efficiency across all department functions, strengthening processes and controls, driving improvement in company working capital, and ensuring achievement of department Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
  • Ensures month-end close activities are completed on schedule and with accuracy including producing timely and accurate reporting of key operational and financial metrics
  • Assist staff in efficient and effective performance of departmental responsibilities and achievement of all department goals.
  • Work effectively with department heads in process improvement and problem solving.
  • Coordinate Finance Department use of ERP system and third-party accounting and payroll software, including regularly resolving problems and developing enhancements.
  • Initiate or approve wire and ACH payments via online banking
  • Plays a key role in supporting the implementation or upgrade of financial information systems as well as subsidiary integration activities
  • Preparation of special reports and analytics as required.
  • Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned

 

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) in Accounting from four-year college or university; or four to six years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Benefits:

Benefits include major medical (BCBS), Delta dental and vision, company sponsored basic life insurance and short-term disability. Voluntary life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, and long-term disability available. Competitive 401(k) with company matching, generous PTO, 10 paid holidays, and company giveaways, family picnics, and more!

 

A pre-employment Background Check and 6 panel (no THC) Drug screen required.

A.Y. McDonald Mfg. Co. is an equal opportunity employer

 

 

Primary Contact

1646324659388

Ashley Lightfoot

Senior HR Representative, Human Resources

563-583-7311x5006

Phone

Phone

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Fax

alightfoot@aymcdonald.com

Email

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Job Details

Categories

Accounting/Auditing
Manufacturing

Location

Dubuque, IA

Job Type

Employee

Full/Part

Full Time

Company ID

884

Job REQ #

SHARE002555

# Positions

1

Start Date

20241113

End Date

20250110

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About the Company

Since 1856, A.Y. McDonald Mfg. Co. has been built on people, creating products that allow communities access to clean water and natural gas. Our corporate headquarters, brass foundry, and main manufacturing plant are located in Dubuque, IA while we also own facilities in Albia, IA and Elizabethton, TN. Between the three locations, A.Y. McDonald Mfg. Co. is often looking for talented individuals to join the A.Y. family.

A.Y. McDonald Mfg. Co. is a leading manufacturer of water works brass, plumbing valves, pumps and water systems, natural gas valves and meter bars. The fifth generational company is privately owned.

A.Y. McDonald Mfg. Co. is located in the Industrial Park off of the Northwest Arterial. Its north central location provides easy access to major markets. In fact, the Company sells and distributes its five major product lines nationally and internationally.

"We will make good products and sell them honestly." This statement, made by the Founder Andrew Young McDonald in 1856, has become a corporate philosophy. Today A.Y. McDonald's strength lies in its ability to serve customers. To better serve, McDonald has created an organizational structure and a physical environment that provides for growth and profitability.

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