Corporate Accounting Director (Manufacturing)

Core Duties:

Accounting Policies & Financial Reporting:

• Develop, maintain, and revise corporate-wide accounting and financial reporting policies.
• Implement, document, and maintain an adequate and effective system of sound financial and internal controls.
• Supervise the consolidation of the corporation's financial statements and report actual operating performance against the approved budget, forecast, and prior years to corporate and operating company management.

Compliance Oversight & Risk Management:

• Ensure compliance with GAAP and other regulatory requirements.
• Assist in the preparation of information required for the audit committee of the board of directors and the full board of directors.
• Participate in and may direct various corporate financial accounting projects such as the annual audit and financial systems development.

Leadership & Team Development:

• Provide leadership and support to the AP/AR Director as needed.
• Assist in mentoring and development of the accounting team.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that accounting considerations are integrated into the business strategy.

Financial Analysis & Reporting:

• Perform a variety of recurring and ad hoc analysis of financial results and trends for the Vice President, Corporate Controller.
• Administer the development and maintenance of methods for tracking and controlling all company assets.

Innovation & Process Improvement:

• Identify, drive, and implement process improvements that leverage technology and best practices.
• Participate in and may direct strategic and long-range planning processes for the corporation.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's required/Master's Degree preferred
• CPA certification required
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in public and corporate accounting
• Strong GAAP knowledge
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and business professionalism
• Significant experience with Microsoft Office suite of products; Hyperion and SAP experience preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability and desire to interact with all levels of employees within the organization
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment