Director of Engineering Accounting

PACCAR•Kirkland, WA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

PACCAR is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905 and a global leader in the commercial vehicle, financial, and customer service fields. Kenworth Truck Company, founded in 1923, is the manufacturer of The World’s Best® heavy and medium-duty trucks, known for quality, innovation, and technology. Kenworth is committed to fostering an environment of diversity, equality, and inclusivity. This role leads a team of financial accountants partnering with Engineering senior management to develop and monitor financial budgets supporting the design of trucks, with current initiatives including zero emissions solutions and advanced drive assistance technologies.

Requirements

Excellent analytical and technical accounting skills required.
Strong leadership and supervisor skills, emphasizing continuous improvement.
Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
Strong organizational skills required to manage multiple projects from beginning to end.
Deadline driven and self-motivated.
SOX knowledge and experience.
BS / BA Accounting Degree
8 - 12 years of relevant accounting experience with increasing responsibility

Nice To Haves

SAP experience preferred.
CPA and MBA

Responsibilities

Directs the preparation of timely, accurate and meaningful financial reports, including journal entries, account reconciliations and monthly management reporting.
Analyze operating expenses, reserves, and other account balances ensuring timely and accurate financial and management reporting.
Identify and communicate opportunities to maximize profit and return on investment.
Lead capital budget post-implementation ROI audits.
Recommends, directs, and implements accounting and operation system enhancements for improved efficiency, cost reduction and appropriate internal controls.
Coordinates annual external compliance audit of grant funded programs.
Analyze complex transactions and recommend appropriate US GAAP treatment.
Maintain effective communication as a member of the management team.
Ensure Corporate and Division policies, procedures and internal controls are effective and operating.
Participates in ad hoc requests and/or special projects as assigned.
Act as a key business partner to Engineering leadership, providing financial guidance on engineering programs and advising on the appropriate accounting treatment of development activities and program-related transactions.