Corporate Accounting Manager
Newburyport, MA 
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Job Description
About UFP Technologies:

UFP Technologies is a designer and custom manufacturer of comprehensive solutions for medical devices, sterile packaging, and other highly engineered custom products. UFP is an important link in the medical device supply chain and a valued outsource partner to most of the top medical device manufacturers in the world. The Company's single-use and single-patient devices and components are used in a wide range of medical devices and packaging for minimally invasive surgery, infection prevention, wound care, wearables, orthopedic soft goods, and orthopedic implants.

UFP Technologies offers a competitive benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401K with a safe harbor matching contribution, paid time off, paid holidays, employee discounts and much more!

Accounting Manager Summary:

The Corporate Accounting Manager is responsible for maintaining accounting principles, practices, and procedures for a publicly traded manufacturing company with multiple reporting entities in order to ensure accurate and timely financial statements. This position supervises the general accounting and accounts payable departments (located in MA) and is responsible for managing the team so that work is properly allocated and completed in a timely and accurate manner. This position is also responsible for inventory accounting and will have significant input on implementing automated accounting solutions.

Location / Travel: Must live within commutable distance to UFP's Corporate Headquarters in Newburyport, MA.

Accounting Manager Duties and Responsibilities:

At the corporate organizational level, plans and directs accounting activities within the finance department by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors:

  • Maintains corporate accounting system, ensuring the general ledger structure is adhered to consistently, all data is preserved, and all internal controls are in place.
  • Manages and supports all aspects of monthly, quarterly, and year-end closings, including detailed account reconciliations.
  • Manages day-to-day activities of the accounts payable and general accounting departments to ensure that each function is performed in a timely, accurate, and well controlled manner. Provides adequate backup to maintain each department's critical deadlines during planned and unplanned absences.
  • Manages the company-wide inventory accounting process, including supporting plant locations with inventory/costing issues, and advising on proper procedures.
  • Analyzes all balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis, ensuring their overall integrity and accuracy.
  • Assists the controller in the management of quarter-end and year-end audits performed by a 3rd party public accounting firm, ensuring favorable and timely completions.
  • Manages and supports other financial and related tax, bank, and insurance audits. Assists with preparation of external audit materials and external financial reporting.
  • Works closely with 3rd party tax accountants throughout the year, providing support documentation for the annual tax returns, as well as periodic unscheduled audits.
  • Manages and supports the preparation of all periodic tax and statutory filings including but not limited to sales and use taxes, property and excise taxes, franchise, and annual reports, 1099 filings, etc.
  • Monitors and analyzes department work to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources for continuous improvement in meeting critical deadlines accurately and timely.
  • Assists in the development, implementation, and training of new systems.
  • Provides on-demand financial analysis to support decision making; explain monthly, quarterly, and annual financial variances.
  • Acts as co-administrator for all banking functions, including but not limited to, check signing, account access, approving positive pay exceptions, daily borrowing needs, and stop payments.

Accounting Manager Qualification Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, and a minimum of 10 years of directly related experience in positions demonstrating progressive responsibility.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience managing personnel desired.
  • Epicor ERP systems experience a plus.
  • Manufacturing industry and inventory/cost accounting experience a plus.
  • Strong excel skills required.
  • Must be self-starter that can function independently with little direct supervision.
  • Must possess strong interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written, as well as a level-headed demeanor.
  • Ability and willingness to work extended hours as necessary, especially during the month-end closing process.

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UFP Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.

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Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
10+ years
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