Senior Accountant

Why Join AVIRE?

Why join AVIRE?

Do you have an entrepreneurial mindset? Do you like being part of high growth, high impact environments? Are you looking for an opportunity to grow your business skills within a multi-national company? If you have answered yes to these questions, we should connect!

The Avire Americas team is looking for a highly driven, highly motivated individual to take us to new heights. In this role, you understand all facets of our accounting functions and participate in daily and month-end close processes. You work with our internal finance team as well as procurement, customer service, shipping, IT, production and our colleagues across the globe. Your knowledge helps us review current processes and consider new ways of doing things to improve quality and efficiency.

The senior account plays a crucial role in maintaining the financial health of our organization and supporting strategic decision making through insightful financial analysis. You will work to ensure accurate financial reporting, compliance with regulations and supporting strong business relationships. This position reports to the US Controller.

What you will do:

1. Accurate and timely completion of workpapers and documents.
2. Perform month-end and year-end close processes.
3. Overseeing and preparing financial statements.
4. Preparation of budgets and forecasts.
5. Ensuring compliance with accounting and financial regulations.
6. Always be looking for ways to improve efficiency and streamline operations.
7. Assess risk and evaluate mitigation opportunities.
8. Offer guidance and support to junior accounting staff.
9. Implement and maintain financial controls and procedures.
10. Credit manager responsibilities including evaluation of credit worthiness and working with customer service staff.
11. Oversee cash application process.
12. Oversee Avalara sales tax process and reporting.
13. Maintain fixed asset register.
14. Perform other duties as assigned.

We want someone who displays:

• Action-Oriented Curiosity: You readily take on challenges, and you identify and seize new opportunities. You have an outstanding history of delivering on your projects. You work on the problems that truly need solving, and you effectively challenge the organization to be better. You can cut through the clutter and focus on the priorities that align with organizational objectives.
• Collaboration: You embrace the unique experiences, viewpoints, and abilities of your teammates and proactively engage those differences to come to the best possible outcome.
• Empowerment: You thrive in an environment where you can make decisions. You do not shy away from taking a stand, and you recognize the importance of challenging the team to ensure that we strive for more.
• Accountability: You take responsibility for your actions, and you deliver on your commitments.
• Inclusion: In all aspects of your work, you treat everyone with respect.

Performance Objectives

1. Accurate and timely financial statement presentation.
2. Lead continuous improvement and suggest implementations.
3. Be a collaborative team member working towards a common goal.

Job Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to effectively solve problems
• Strong written and verbal skills with ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams within the organization.
• Knowledge of GAAP
• ERP experience with knowledge of D365 helpful
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent experience
• Experience with MS Office with advanced knowledge of Excel
• Detail oriented with a quality-driven mindset
• Financial statement preparation experience

Who is AVIRE?

Connecting and Protecting People. AVIRE combines 4 market-leading brands (Rath, Janus, Microkey, and Memco) within the elevator and emergency communications industries; currently offering light curtains, emergency telephones / GSMs, and life safety solutions. Each brand has a strong market presence, a unique identity, a distinct product range, and a long, successful history. The group has manufacturing locations in 4 countries, R&D in 3 countries and Sales & Marketing in 11 countries employing over 500 people globally.

AVIRE is part of the Halma group (www.halma.com). Halma bets on talent! We are looking for bright, ambitious people to join our team and stay for the long term. With over 45 businesses under its ownership, Halma is a great place to start, advance, or accelerate your career.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with bonus potential
• Complete benefits package including health, dental & vision insurance, 401K, paid vacation, paid holidays, and generous parental leave
• Paid time off
• Professional development training opportunities
• Hybrid schedule with flexibility

How do I apply?

If you are interested in learning more about the company and this position, please send your resume to: lauren.schlaman@avire-global.com