Senior Accountant

Apogee Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ: APOG) was founded in 1949 and headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. Apogee is a growing, profitable company with annual revenues approaching $1.5 billion. Apogee is a leading provider of architectural products and services for enclosing buildings, and high-performance coated materials for a variety of applications, including decor, graphic design, and building products. To learn more about our brands visit www.apog.com

Position Summary

Apogee Enterprises, Inc. is seeking senior accountant to join our Architectural Framing Systems business unit. The successful candidate will bring solid experience in U.S. GAAP, internal controls, and the month-end close process, and the drive to go beyond the routine-helping to streamline our systems & processes, improve our reporting, and solve meaningful problems. You're not just completing tasks-you're finding better ways to get them done.

We're looking for someone who is hands-on, independent, and capable of leading projects, simplifying and standardizing accounting practices, and helping build the next generation of our finance processes. This role is ideal for someone ready to support both daily execution and long-term transformation across the segment.

Responsibilities

Month-End Close and Controllership:

• Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements across multiple sites, ledgers, and ERPs.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve discrepancies and unusual transactions.
• Execute, monitor, and improve internal controls to support SOX compliance.

Process Improvement & Problem Solving:

• Evaluate and improve accounting processes to increase efficiency and accuracy.
• Participate as contributor or SME in end-to-end process improvement initiatives
• Assist the controller maintain and improve internal controls to support SOX compliance.

Cross-Functional & Strategic Support:

• Be a flexible, go-to resource for urgent or high-priority initiatives and projects.
• Provide accounting expertise on cross-functional teams.

• Cross train, back up, and support the broader accounting team

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3-5+ years of accounting experience; experience at in public accounting firm or company in the manufacturing or construction industries is a plus.
• CPA or similar preferred.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP; technical accounting experience preferred.
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize, and solve problems without clear direction.
• Comfortable working across systems and locations in a dynamic matrixed environment -prior ERP experience is a plus (SAP, JDE, Epicor, etc...)

Travel Requirements

• Travel anticipated approximately ~5%

Pay Range

• $80,000 - $100,000

Apogee Enterprises is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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Our Benefits

We care about and invest in our employees. We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support their well-being and foster professional development. Here is a glimpse of what you can look forward to if you join our team.

• Competitive Benefits Package for employees and their dependents (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability)

• Incentive Plans

• 401(k) with employer contribution and match

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with employer match

• Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick Time)

• Paid Holidays

• Tuition Reimbursement Program

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Wellness Program

• Training and Career Progression

Apogee and our brands are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.