Chief Accountant

Job Description
We Create Products and Brands That People Trust to Clean, Sanitize, and Protect Their Homes and Pools.
When you join KIK Consumer Products, you're joining a team that cares about the work we do and also about each other. We bring exceptional brands and products to consumers that help them protect the health and wellness of their families, the cleanliness of their homes and pools. We are committed to building a culture of performance driven by accountability, empowerment, collaboration, and agility that enables timely fact-based decision-making and exceptional execution with unwavering ethics. As one of North America's largest independent manufacturers of consumer products, KIK helps a large portfolio of brands and retailers bring their products to life.
Your Role at KIK
Reporting to the Finance Vice President, the Chief Accountant will be responsible for general accounting, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing accurate financial reporting. He will prepare financial reports, accounting analyses, and will liaise with internal/external auditors

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead the Accounts Payable team (3 members)
• Act as a leader responsible for achieving departmental objectives
• Develop and motivate the team through coaching, mentoring, and feedback
• Review and approve the GL coding of the accounts payable team in JD-Edward
• Execute the accounting entries required for the month-end process (JD-Edwards)
• Responsible for managing the general ledger and financial accounts
• Prepare periodic disbursements via bank transfers and checks
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all financial transactions
• Analyze balance sheet and income statements performance
• Lead the review of monthly financial statements with Lavo's three divisions (Retail, Bulk, and Qualipak)
• Provide the necessary information for preparing tax returns
• Responsible for reviewing and presenting balance sheets performance during the Q2 (6-month) and Q4 (12-month) closing periods
• Participate in the budgeting and forecasting process
• Cash management
• Cooperate with auditors to conduct annual internal audit
• Proactively resolve potential compliance issues
• Advise on improving the financial management system, internal control system, and the use of financial management software
• Work collaboratively with other teams (sales, marketing, HR, etc.) to achieve common goals
• Other financial management tasks assigned by the VP of Finance

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in accounting
• CPA certificate
• Minimum 15+ years of management experience
• Experience in the manufacturing and retail industries
• Able to thrive in a multi-project, deadline-driven environment
• Superior computer skills, with advanced proficiency in the full range of MS Office software (Excel, Macros, Data Management).
• Knowledge of Oracle's JD Edwards Enterprise Resource Planning software or other ERPs
• Consistent, accurate, and meticulous, with attention to detail
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Able to motivate the team and lead by example

What Awaits For You At KIK- LAVO Division

• Permanent employment
• Competitive salaries
• Annual salary increases and bonuses
• Group insurance (medical, dental, vision, life, disability, travel, etc.)
• KIK participation in your pension plan
• Employee assistance program
• Long-term advancement and development opportunities
• A dynamic environment where teamwork is a priority
• Easily accessible by public transit

About KIK
We create the products and brands that people trust to clean, sanitize, and protect their homes and pools. We are one of North America's largest independent consumer product manufacturers with 20 North American manufacturing facilities. We also operate globally in Europe, Asia, the UK, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa. We are known for our portfolio of over 40 brands including Spic and Span and Comet cleaning products, Clorox Pool&Spa (under license), BioGuard, and Natural Chemistry pool chemicals. We are also the #1 producer in North America of store-brand ("private label") bleach and a leading private-label provider of laundry detergent and additives, dishwashing products, general-purpose cleaning, and other home care products.

Our global team of over 2,500 employees drives our capabilities in product development, product formulation, strategic sourcing, manufacturing, packaging design, brand marketing, project management, quality assurance, compliance, distribution, and logistics.

Our organization is constantly evolving and is driven by a set of "One KIK" values – a dedication to following through on commitments in a customer-focused, profit-motivated way; while never compromising on safety, ethics, or integrity.

KIK is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. KIK does not discriminate against qualified applicants or employees based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, status in uniformed services, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, genetic information or any other status protected by law.

KIK is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application, or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of the job, please contact Human Resources immediately.

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