Director, Finance & Accounting
Sonepar•Irving, TX
•Onsite
About The Position
The Director, Finance & Accounting is a critical role responsible for overseeing accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls. This role partners closely with business leaders to ensure financial integrity, support operational performance, and drive disciplined decision-making. This position is heavily accounting-focused, with strong ownership of financial accuracy, compliance, and inventory-related accounting processes. This position is office based in our Irving, Texas location.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (required)
- 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including 5+ years in a Controller or equivalent leadership role
- Proven experience leading accounting operations and financial reporting (not solely FP&A focused)
- Strong working knowledge of FP&A to support business partnership
- Deep hands-on SAP experience in inventory accounting environments
- Experience with SAP transactions MR11, MRBR, and MB5B
- Ability to trace and reconcile inventory activity from GL postings to source transactions
- Experience in distribution, manufacturing, or inventory-intensive environments
- Must be authorized to work for Summit Electric /Sonepar in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future
Nice To Haves
- CPA, MBA, or advanced credentials (preferred)
Responsibilities
- Lead accounting operations and ensure accurate, timely financial reporting in accordance with GAAP
- Maintain strong internal controls and overall financial integrity
- Support budgeting and forecasting with a focus on financial accuracy
- Provide financial insights to support business decisions
- Ensure compliance with regulatory, tax, and audit requirements
- Manage external audit and advisory relationships
- Lead and develop the accounting and finance team
- Drive process improvements across systems and workflows
Benefits
- Healthcare plans
- Dental & vision
- Paid time off
- Paid parental leave
- 401(k) retirement savings with company match
- Professional and personal development programs
- Opportunity to become a shareholder
- Employer-paid short- and long-term disability
- Employer-paid life insurance for spouse and dependents
- Robust wellness program
- Gym reimbursement
- Employee Referral Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Earned wage access
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
