Accounting Manager

Reporting to the Regional Controller based in Columbia, SC, the Accounting Manager will be responsible for coordinating and managing the accounting and reporting activities for multiple business sites within Enpro. The Accounting Manager will lead the month-end close and reporting process, including the review and approval of journal entries and account reconciliations, review of monthly balance sheet analyses, and quarterly financial statement reviews. The Accounting Manager will direct the activities of the General Ledger Team (excluding inventory accounting), and serve as a key partner providing financial expertise, recommendations, and solutions to ensure complete and accurate financial reporting in a continuous improvement, “growth mindset” environment. 

 The role is based in Columbia, SC with a combination of in-office and remote work in coordination with the Regional Controller and other team members.  

 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

Safety: 

Embrace the values of the Enpro safety pledge in each of the responsibilities below. Participate in the organization’s safety culture and aim to continuously improve safety within all aspects of your work environment. 

Respect: 

Foster a work environment that promotes mutual respect of all colleagues and creates an environment focused on Enpro’s dual-bottom line culture. 

Excellence: 

Promote the Enpro culture around creating value and driving excellence in our organization by: 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Manage and oversee the daily operations of the general ledger accounting team covering multiple sites 

• Provide career development opportunities, provide performance feedback, and lead annual goal and development plan setting for direct and indirect reports 

• Coordinate training for current and new accounting staff 

• Ensure financial results follow US GAAP and internal accounting policies 

• Lead the month-end accounting close process including review and approval of journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis 

• Conduct detailed reviews of balance sheet and trial balances during month-end close 

• Identify and implement process improvement opportunities targeted towards consistent best practices across Enpro, including supporting the implementation of automation with subject matter experts 

• Maintain and enhance internal controls for accounting and reporting in coordination with the Regional Controller and the Internal Audit team 

• Support the preparation and review of the quarterly SOX analytics of legal entity and divisional P&Ls and balance sheets 

• Coordinate the responses to information requests from Enpro’s Internal Audit team and Enpro’s external audit firm, in collaboration with other team members 

SKILLS, ATTRIBUTES, KNOWLEDGE, AND EXPERIENCE 

• Adherence to Enpro values of Safety, Excellence and Respect  

• Strong Ethical Standards. Doing what is right.  

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or other related field (CPA preferred) 

• Master’s or equivalent graduate degree in accounting (preferred) 

• Continuous improvement “Growth Mindset” 

• Minimum 5+ years of progressive experience in general accounting  

• Experience managing accounting personnel (preferred) 

• Ability to apply knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles 

• Experience in a manufacturing environment 

• Good written and verbal communication skills 

• Strong PC skills with Microsoft Office required, primarily Excel and Word 

• Knowledge of OneStream (preferred) 

• Strong organizational skills 

• Excellent interpersonal skills, collaborative team player focused on personal and team member growth