Senior Accounting Manager
Kohler Energy Group

Senior Accounting Manager

Location: Hybrid Milwaukee

Opportunity

Rehlko is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Accounting Manager to lead our accounting team. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the company's accounting functions, ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with relevant regulations, and supporting the financial health of the organization. This role will work closely with senior leadership to drive business performance and support decision-making with timely and accurate financial data.

Specific Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting: Oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP and IFRS.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Partner with FP&A and/or lead the development of annual budgets and periodic forecasts; monitor actual performance against the budget and provide variance analysis.
• Month-End Close: Manage the month-end close process, including journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting to senior management.
• Internal Controls: Develop and maintain strong internal controls to safeguard assets, improve efficiency, and ensure the accuracy of financial records.
• Tax Compliance: Partner with Tax to review compliance with local, state, and federal tax regulations as needed.
• Audit Management: Liaise with external auditors during the annual audit and ensure timely resolution of audit findings.
• Team Leadership: Manage, mentor, and develop the accounting team, ensuring continuous professional development and optimal team performance.
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to streamline accounting operations and enhance reporting accuracy.
• Cash Management: Oversee cash flow, working capital management, and maintain relationships with financial institutions.
• Collaboration: Work closely with other departments such as finance, operations, and HR to provide financial insights that drive company initiatives and growth.

Skills/Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (Master's degree or CPA preferred).
• Minimum of 10 + years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2-3 years in a management role.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP/IFRS and experience with financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance.
• Proficiency with accounting and adjacent software (e.g., SAP, BPC, OneStream) and advanced Excel skills.
• Experience in the energy or manufacturing sectors is a plus.
• Exceptional leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Strong analytical abilities and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

* Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.


The salary range for this position is $122750 - $156850. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate's experience, their education, and the work location. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision & 401k.

Why Work at Rehlko?
A global leader in energy resilience, Rehlko delivers innovative energy solutions critical to sustain and improve life across home energy, industrial energy systems, and powertrain technologies, by delivering control, resilience, and innovation. Leveraging the strength of its portfolio of businesses - Power Systems, Home Energy, Kohler Uninterruptible Power, Clarke Energy, Heila Technologies, Curtis Instruments, and Engines, and more than a century of industry leadership, Rehlko builds resilience where and when the grid cannot, and goes beyond functional, individual recovery to create better lives and communities, and a more durable and reliable energy future. For more details, learn more at Rehlko.com.

In addition to the investment in your development, Rehlko offers a benefits package including a competitive salary, health, vision, dental, 401(k) with company matching, and more!

About Us
Beyond the competitive benefits and compensation, Rehlko proudly offers a rich history, steeped in creativity and a commitment to our associates and communities.

It is Rehlko's policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified personnel in all job classifications without regard to race, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. If, as an individual with a disability, you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact EnergyJobs@kohler.com. Rehlko is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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