Director, Accounts Payable - Chicago, United States - Green Thumb

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Verified Company

Chicago, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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The Role:

This is a hybrid position that requires onsite work 2-3 days per week.

Responsibilities:

Directs the daily accounting operations with a heavy focus on the Accounts Payable team supporting the financial close process activities in accordance with GAAP and company policy
Manages and directs the core operations of the Accounts Payable department, including the design of an organizational structure adequate for achieving the department's goals and objectives
Assesses productivity of existing shared service functions and identifies opportunities to enhance value
Supports the development and refinement of accounting systems and related controls
Ensures a proper system of internal controls is established and maintained
Effectively communicates and collaborates cross functionally to ensure proper workflow and adherence to standard operating procedures and policies
Supports the external audit and review process as needed
Effectively communicates and collaborates cross functionally to assess and identify business and operational improvement opportunities along with implementing in an efficient and effective manner
Mentors, coaches, and develops employees through orientation, training, goal setting and communication while ensuring team engagement and morale

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and 10+ years of related experience
CPA preferred
7+ years of direct management experience
Strong knowledge of US GAAP accounting principles and internal control procedures and compliance
Highly motivated, selfdirected, innovative and able to work independently or among teams with keen judgement, common sense and resourcefulness
Adapts and thrives in a demanding, fastpaced environment
Superior communication and interpersonal skills (verbal, nonverbal, written), with the ability to build relationships at all levels, both internally and externally
Possesses a high level of critical thinking and attention to detail and accuracy
Operates with a high level of professionalism and integrity, including dealing with confidential information
Adaptive problem solver who effectively navigates change and ambiguity; decides and acts without having the picture totally defined; appropriately changes strategy in response to new information

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