Director, Accounting - Southfield, United States - Knewin

Description

Job SummaryWe are looking for a dynamic executive to drive strategic and operational plans across North America Finance and Accounting (NAFA).

This person will frequently engage with global and regional senior leadership at the corporate and plant level. The successful candidate will have a strong background in leading planning and execution of transformation initiatives. Additionally, the leader will have a well-defined philosophy in coaching and developing teams.

ResponsibilitiesThis leader works across multiple areas of accounting including:
Ensures compliance with financial accounting standards (e.g. general ledger, cash payments/receipts, investments, fixed assets, inventory, liabilities, tax transactions, etc.). Oversees implementation of new standards and statutory requirements.
Controls and reconciles accounts and records (e.g.

balance sheet, P&L, bank accounts, etc.).Accounting reports/schedules for internal audiences (management reporting) and/or for external audiences (compliance reporting) including consolidation of financial statements, cash flow reporting, and budget reporting.

Cost accounting/budgeting (allocation of direct/indirect costs, variance analysis, budget preparation, etc.).Creates and implements strategies with short to mid-term (1-3 years) impact on business results in alignment with parent/independent organization objectives.

Develops short to mid-term (1-3 years) plans for optimizing the organization, function, or sub-function and the talent required to execute strategies in job area.

Leads multiple teams of senior managers and managers with wide and large-scale cross-functional process improvements.
Leads shared services (e.g. AR, AP, FA, and Payroll) including offshore and/or outsourced standard transactions.
Develops a strategy and leads accounting transformation initiatives through reorganization, automation and use of digital solutions.
Influences and collaborates with regional and global leadership to gain support and understanding of NAFA requirements.

QualificationsBachelors degree in finance or accounting required.15 or more years of relevant experience required.10-12 years of progressively more responsible financial experience and demonstrated leadership ability.

Strategic mindset considering situations and scenarios from a broad perspective.
Proven experience in defining and leading accounting transformation initiatives.
Advanced knowledge of accounting procedures and terms.
Excellent problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and oral communication skills; good presentation skills.
Competent level of experience using Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
Demonstrated skills in leading teams and developing people.
Excellent negotiation and customer service skills.
Salary $195,000-$245,000.Benefits SummaryHealth, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug plansLife and Accidental Death & Dismemberment InsuranceFlexible Spending AccountEmployee Assistance Program401K with 4% company matchBonus ProgramWellness ProgramOnsite Fitness Center (vary by location)Tuition ReimbursementCareer Development and Ongoing TrainingPaid holidays and vacationCafeteria and food markets (vary by location)Volunteer opportunitiesEmployee recognition (employee and milestone events)#J-18808-Ljbffr