Director Accounting - St Ann, United States - Save-A-Lot

Description

Friday, March 22, 2024
Purpose
Directs and leads the day-to-day and month-end close accounting responsibilities. Works collaboratively with functional business areas to accurately report and manage operational costs that support key business objectives. Responsible for the accuracy of the financial statements in accordance with company accounting policies.

Develops and drives strategic decisions to maximize operational efficiencies through process and talent development along with full leverage of existing and new system technologies.

Provides professional accounting and financial leadership and analysis support.
Responsibilities
Manages day-to-day accounting operations through month-end close for assigned accounting functions
Oversees the preparation and approval of account reconciliations and journal entries and manage monthly and quarterly reporting requirements
Prepares and/or reviews various analyses to identify unusual activity and ensure transactions are properly accounted for, including account variance analyses, balance sheet and income statement fluctuation analyses
Builds and manages a high performing team that maintains a strong "client service" focus and culture and prioritizes talent development and succession planning across all accounting functions
Responsible for successful implementation of on-going process improvement initiatives, including shaping best practices, tool enhancements and driving an effective control environment
Identifies and removes sources of resistance by acting as a liaison across organizational boundaries
Identifies opportunities across other functional areas to support process efficiency and automation opportunities that could be integrated into Accounting organization
Recognizes changing demands and priorities and redirects team regarding operational priorities while making progress toward overall goals and priorities
Resolves issues and removes roadblocks for teams to achieve results
Communicates and collaborates regularly with senior leadership regarding needs and direction services are being provided and related matters
Operates with the highest of ethics and integrity such that the reliance upon the Company's financial results or operating practices are not questioned
Monitors and improves internal control environment to more efficiently monitor transaction risk and financial exposure
Maintain and promote policies and procedures incorporating SOX controls, corporate policies and procedures and related regulatory and GAAP requirements
About You
Bachelor's Degree required in Accounting or other related field, or an equivalent amount of experience required
CPA and/or MBA preferred
5-7+ years of progressive management experience in accounting roles
Strong understanding of US GAAP and SOX required; "Big 4" or other national public accounting experience is highly valued, but not required
Retail industry experience preferred
Able to work under pressure and within tight deadlines
Innovative team player; self-motivated and able to work on cross-functional teams
Able to provide critical feedback and have difficult conversations in a fair, respectful, and honest manner
Strong attention to detail; able to organize, prioritize, and delegate multi-task responsibilities both individually and for the team
Proven experience leading large, multi-level teams
Working knowledge of Oracle or another enterprise-class ERP system required
Physical Requirements
Ability to travel up to ~10% of the time, which may include weekends and evenings, as needed.
Most work is performed in a temperature-controlled environment
Incumbent may sit for long periods of time at a desk or computer terminal
Incumbent may use calculators, keyboards, telephone, and other office equipment in the course of a normal workday
Stooping, bending, twisting, and reaching may be required in completion of job duties
Our Values
Ability to

demonstrate

, understand and apply our workplace values.
Simplicity (operate)

– the drive to

identify

root cause and innovate to remove complexity

to

deliver the best outcome
Heart (emotion)

– the passion that drives you to get up every day and work hard to strive for excellence
Performance

Excellence (mindset)

– clearly defining

high expectations

, driving ownership of key roles and responsibilities, executing with integrity and emphasis while creating a culture of accountability
Respect (philosophy)

–

taking pride in being inclusive and treating everyone who comes through the doors with respect

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work performed by the employees assigned to this job.

All

employees must comply with Company policy and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified may vary within each department and /or location.

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