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General Ledger Lead, Carboline

Stonhard76 open roles

Pay
$95,000 – $125,000 a year
Where
Maple Shade, NJ, United States
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Job Description

The General Ledger Lead is responsible for leading the general ledger and financial close activities for Carboline within RPM Performance Coatings Group’s PCG segment. Reporting to the Controller, PCG North America, this role serves as the accounting lead for Carboline’s general ledger function and is accountable for the integrity of the financial records, the timeliness and accuracy of the monthly and quarterly close, balance sheet reconciliation oversight, internal control execution, and compliance with U.S. GAAP and company policies.

The General Ledger Lead provides leadership to the accounting team, drives process improvement and standardization, supports audits, and partners with business and finance leaders to resolve accounting issues, improve reporting quality, and support business decisions.

As the organization continues to evolve, this role is expected to adapt to changes in responsibilities, processes, and team structure in support of operational and strategic priorities.

Essential Functions

  • Leads the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close process, ensuring timely, accurate, and complete financial reporting.
  • Serves as the primary accounting lead for Carboline within the scope of the general ledger function, partnering with the Controller, PCG North America on close results, accounting issues, and financial reporting matters.
  • Oversees the preparation, review, and approval of journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company policies and U.S. GAAP.
  • Reviews monthly financial results, analyzes balance sheet and P&L fluctuations, and works with business and finance partners to investigate and resolve variances and accounting issues.
  • Ensures the integrity of the general ledger and the effectiveness of close processes, reporting calendars, and review controls.
  • Leads the execution and monitoring of internal controls within the areas of responsibility and partners with Internal Audit and management on control design, documentation, remediation, and continuous improvement.
  • Researches and evaluates technical accounting matters and new accounting guidance, assesses business impact, and supports implementation of policy or process changes as needed.
  • Coordinates and supports external and internal audit activities for areas within scope, including preparation of audit schedules, supporting documentation, and responses to auditor requests.
  • Partners cross-functionally with FP&A, operations, shared service teams, and other stakeholders to resolve accounting matters, improve reporting quality, and support business initiatives.
  • Manages, coaches, and develops the Carboline general ledger accounting team by setting priorities, reviewing work product, providing feedback, and supporting professional development.
  • Drives process improvement, standardization, and system enhancement efforts to improve efficiency, strengthen controls, and increase the quality and timeliness of financial information.
  • Supports organizational and process changes by helping define roles, responsibilities, and workflows that align with evolving business and finance operating models.
  • Provides leadership on special projects, ad hoc analysis, and accounting initiatives as assigned.
  • This role requires occasional travel, with frequency varying based on business needs and peak accounting cycles.

Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
  • 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including experience in general ledger accounting and financial close
  • Prior supervisory, team lead, or accounting management experience
  • Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and internal control concepts
  • Experience leading month-end and quarter-end close activities, including review of journal entries, reconciliations, and financial results
  • Experience partnering with internal and external auditors and coordinating audit support
  • Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools
  • Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and data analysis
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and lead through change in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to communicate accounting and reporting matters clearly to both finance and non-finance stakeholders

Preferred Requirements

  • Manufacturing and multi-site accounting experience
  • Experience in a shared services or multi-entity environment
  • Experience managing or supporting team members across multiple locations
  • Experience with process standardization, ERP improvements, or finance transformation initiatives
  • Experience using LN and OneStream

Physical Requirements

This position requires minimal physical activity but does require computer usage for an extended period of time – up to 8+ hours in a day. No unusual environmental, lifting or exertion requirements are associated with this position.

Benefits and Compensation

The pay range for applicants in this position generally ranges between $95,000 and $125,000 annually. The range is an estimate based on potential employee qualification operations, needs, and other considerations permitted by law.

In addition to career advancement and growth, continuous training, and mentoring opportunities, PCG/Stonhard offers an excellent comprehensive health plan and financial benefits program including but not limited to, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) with company match, Company Pension Plan and Stock Purchase Plans.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.

About Us

RPM Performance Coatings is a strategic operating unit of RPM International Inc. RPM Performance Coatings joins exceptional products, technologies, service and individuals together to provide a comprehensive building solution package to markets throughout North America, as well as internationally. RPM Performance Coatings products and services are sold directly to contractors, distributors and end users, such as industrial manufacturing facilities, public institutions and other commercial customers. RPM Performance Coatings generated $1.5 billion in net sales for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2024.

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