Director of Financial Reporting, Tax & Accounting

ODL•Zeeland, MI

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director of Financial Reporting & Tax Accounting is a key financial leader responsible for the accuracy, integrity, and strategic value of ODL’s consolidated and divisional financial results. This role oversees financial reporting, global tax strategy, intercompany pricing, audit coordination, and compliance with U.S. GAAP. The Director also plays a critical role in ODL’s digital transformation—advancing automation, improving data quality, enabling Oracle Fusion adoption, and strengthening analytics capabilities across Finance and Operations. This position leads the General Accounting and Tax teams, drives continuous improvement, and partners closely with executive leadership to provide insights that enhance profitability, operational discipline, and long-term tax effectiveness.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
Minimum 10+ years of progressive experience in financial reporting and tax accounting, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
Proven ability to develop and execute strategic initiatives in finance and tax.
Expertise in U.S. GAAP and strong knowledge of tax regulations.
Advanced proficiency in ERP systems (Oracle preferred) and Microsoft Office Suite.
Demonstrated ability to lead large teams , manage complex projects, and influence senior leadership.
Exceptional communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to identify risks, evaluate exposure, and implement proactive solutions.

Nice To Haves

CPA, CMA, or MBA strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes with a focus on speed, accuracy, and automation.
Oversee preparation of consolidated financial statements and divisional reporting packages, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and company policies.
Own the global chart of accounts, financial reporting structure, and data governance standards.
Develop and execute global tax strategy, including planning, provisioning, compliance, and optimization of transfer pricing and intercompany agreements.
Manage tax audits and examinations, mitigate tax risk, and ensure compliance with evolving regulatory standards across U.S. and international jurisdictions.
Direct budgeting, forecasting, and analytics governance, providing actionable insights on financial trends, tax impacts, and operational drivers.
Champion ERP enhancements (Oracle Fusion) and automation technologies (RPA, AI) to improve reporting, dashboards, and workflow efficiency.
Maintain a robust internal control environment, including documentation, testing, remediation, and proactive risk mitigation strategies.
Represent Finance in enterprise-wide initiatives, partnering with Operations, Commercial, Supply Chain, and IT to drive profitability, tax efficiency, and process consistency.
Lead and mentor a high-performing accounting team, fostering professional development, succession planning, and a culture of continuous improvement.