Director General Ledger & Financial Reporting

CoorsTek•Golden, CO

About The Position

Reporting to the VP Controller, this position is responsible for overseeing the worldwide General Accounting and Financial Reporting functions. Responsible for implementing, governing and maintaining the integrity of the accounting system and its internal controls that will ensure that company assets are adequately safeguarded and that all financial reporting is prepared in compliance with all financial policies, US GAAP, and International reporting standards. Oversees the general accounting function, which includes inter-company accounting, account reconciliations, consolidations, financial reporting, fixed asset accounting, Corporate expenses, and balance sheet management (excluding inventory related items). In a matrix organization, in conjunction with the Director of Operational accounting assumes shared responsibility for the leadership, management and performance of the Operational accounting group across the organization as well as the General ledger financial group. Management responsibilities include participating in hiring process, career development of staff, preparing and administering on-time delivery of performance reviews, and pay decisions, enforcing attendance and work rules uniformly and recommending and participating when counseling or discipline is required in compliance with Company policies and procedures Demonstrates a high degree of creativity, foresight, and mature judgement in planning, organizing, and guiding extensive financial reporting and accounting programs and activities. Lead the development and ongoing refinement of the Global Finance Operations Strategy by assessing current finance operations, offering recommendations for improvement and implementing new processes Liaise with Japan leadership and local management team to analyze financial information and advice on strategies to ensure financial policies and reporting requirement as well as deadlines are met Accountable for ensuring that policies and procedures (internal controls) are in place to provide reasonable assurance that the company assets are protected. Oversees activities relative to internal controls documentation and testing and segregation of duties. Provides technical accounting GAAP guidance and support to all company entities. Directs timely guidance to changes in either internal or external financial reporting requirements. At times, this may include involvement in due diligence and other activities surrounding acquisitions/dispositions. Responsible for proper timing and application of revenue recognition rules. This currently entails a real-time review of each customer contract, its terms for changes needed and determination of proper timing of revenue recognition. Involves significant interaction with Sales and Customer Service groups. Ensures that company financial records, under responsibility, are maintained in compliance with company policies and US GAAP and IFRS. Responsible for reviewing monthly consolidated analytics and monthly/quarterly account reconciliations and other documents to ensure this compliance. Ensures that company financial reports are prepared timely and in compliance with policies and directives, US GAAP and IFRS reporting requirements. Provides support to FP&A department for analyses, planning, and ensuring appropriate reporting to management. Assists Corporate Tax, Treasury and Risk departments with dealing with tax related issues and meeting reporting requirements. Acts as a liaison to other global functions within the company, with responsibility to act independently regarding matters pertaining to the financial reporting group’s capabilities and processes. Lead implementation of process improvements to the general accounting functions to drive operational efficiencies while maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the underlying accounting records. Works with the other group leaders to identify the best tools and methods by which to communicate financial information to each internal constituency; enhancing those which are and eliminating those which are not value added. Ensures that the internal systems continue to operate as required. Involved in validating/designing suggested changes to ensure accounting requirements continue to be met. Coordinates work relating to both internal and external audits in the periodic review of the company financial records. Is further responsible for the implementation of agreed upon recommendations, related to areas of responsibility, resulting from the audit findings. Drives execution of more efficient processes within general accounting and financial reporting functions. Ensures that the accounting department is staffed with qualified financial personnel capable of meeting the objectives and responsibilities, noted above. Responsible for continued development of these associates through training and mentoring.

Requirements

Undergraduate Degree in Accounting
Active Certified Public Accountant license
5 - 10 years of combined Public Accounting and Private Industry accounting experience within a multinational business.
Prior management experience required.
Demonstrated ability to form, lead and develop high-performing teams.
Ability to work collaboratively across departmental functions.
Strong knowledge of US GAAP, internal controls and financial reporting, required.
Excellent communication and leadership skills are mandatory.
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Suite applications Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook as well as Hyperion
Must be self-motivated and exhibit strong interpersonal and organizational skills, great attention to detail as well as excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills
Must be able to work with a diverse variety of people from different cultures and backgrounds

Nice To Haves

Experience in analyzing business performance and developing financial plans within a manufacturing environment desirable.

Responsibilities

Overseeing the worldwide General Accounting and Financial Reporting functions.
Implementing, governing and maintaining the integrity of the accounting system and its internal controls.
Overseeing the general accounting function, which includes inter-company accounting, account reconciliations, consolidations, financial reporting, fixed asset accounting, Corporate expenses, and balance sheet management (excluding inventory related items).
Assuming shared responsibility for the leadership, management and performance of the Operational accounting group across the organization as well as the General ledger financial group.
Participating in hiring process, career development of staff, preparing and administering on-time delivery of performance reviews, and pay decisions, enforcing attendance and work rules uniformly and recommending and participating when counseling or discipline is required.
Leading the development and ongoing refinement of the Global Finance Operations Strategy.
Liaising with Japan leadership and local management team to analyze financial information and advise on strategies.
Ensuring that policies and procedures (internal controls) are in place to provide reasonable assurance that the company assets are protected.
Overseeing activities relative to internal controls documentation and testing and segregation of duties.
Providing technical accounting GAAP guidance and support to all company entities.
Directing timely guidance to changes in either internal or external financial reporting requirements.
Involvement in due diligence and other activities surrounding acquisitions/dispositions.
Responsible for proper timing and application of revenue recognition rules.
Ensuring that company financial records are maintained in compliance with company policies and US GAAP and IFRS.
Reviewing monthly consolidated analytics and monthly/quarterly account reconciliations and other documents.
Ensuring that company financial reports are prepared timely and in compliance with policies and directives, US GAAP and IFRS reporting requirements.
Providing support to FP&A department for analyses, planning, and ensuring appropriate reporting to management.
Assisting Corporate Tax, Treasury and Risk departments with dealing with tax related issues and meeting reporting requirements.
Acting as a liaison to other global functions within the company.
Leading implementation of process improvements to the general accounting functions.
Working with other group leaders to identify the best tools and methods by which to communicate financial information.
Ensuring that the internal systems continue to operate as required.
Coordinating work relating to both internal and external audits.
Implementing agreed upon recommendations, related to areas of responsibility, resulting from the audit findings.
Driving execution of more efficient processes within general accounting and financial reporting functions.
Ensuring that the accounting department is staffed with qualified financial personnel.
Responsible for continued development of associates through training and mentoring.