ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions
ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions
ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions develops and manufactures security technology for buildings and facilities. Its portfolio includes mechanical and electromechanical locking systems, access control solutions, and related products that support secure access and movement in residential, commercial, and public environments. The company serves a range of sectors, including construction, healthcare, and manufacturing, with solutions designed for settings such as hospitals, schools, workplaces, and other shared facilities.

General Accounting Manager - Milan, Tennessee

Lead accounting operations, financial reporting, controls, and finance team development for ASSA ABLOY’s Tennessee manufacturing operation. Support profitability, compliance, planning, and informed business decisions.

Description

  • Direct accounting operations and provide leadership with timely, accurate financial information
  • Lead and assess accounting and finance activities, aligning priorities and performance indicators with business objectives
  • Oversee general ledger accounting, accounts payable, payroll, disbursements, revenue recognition, invoicing, intercompany transactions, and account reconciliations
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements covering profit and loss, balance sheet, and cash flow
  • Evaluate profitability, working capital, income, expenses, earnings, and overall financial performance
  • Lead annual planning, budgeting, forecasting, and tax planning and compliance activities
  • Deliver financial analysis, technical guidance, and responses to business questions for leadership
  • Work with department leaders to improve financial understanding across the business
  • Investigate root causes, enhance accounting processes, and implement effective financial controls
  • Coach and develop Finance team members
  • Maintain compliance with U.S. GAAP, IFRS, applicable laws, company policies, and internal controls
  • Promote a safe, harmonious workplace and uphold company standards
  • Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and the ASSA ABLOY Code of Conduct
  • Complete additional duties as assigned

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, or a related field is required.
  • At least seven years of accounting experience, including two or more years as an Accounting Manager or comparable finance leader
  • Required experience in manufacturing, preferably with a multi-location industrial products organization
  • Strong command of U.S. GAAP and IFRS accounting principles
  • Experience managing general ledger accounting, payroll, accounts payable, disbursements, revenue recognition, invoicing, intercompany transactions, and account reconciliations
  • Experience producing profit and loss, balance sheet, and cash flow reports
  • Substantial experience with planning, budgeting, forecasting, and tax compliance
  • Prior supervisory experience and a practical, hands-on management approach
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel capability, including PivotTables, SUMIFS, VLOOKUPs, complex formulas, macros, filters, and template development
  • Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and other Microsoft Office applications
  • Extensive experience with ERP systems
  • Strong analytical ability, with comfort moving between strategic analysis and transactional detail
  • A continuous-improvement approach and the ability to diagnose root causes and implement effective solutions
  • Strong leadership, communication, organization, and relationship-building abilities
  • High integrity, sound judgment, and the ability to meet demanding deadlines while maintaining excellent work standards

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays
  • Medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, life, and AD&D insurance
  • 401(k) program with company contributions
  • Tuition reimbursement plus learning and career development opportunities
  • Flexible spending benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee discount portal
  • Recognition, well-being, and employee experience programs supporting employees throughout their careers

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