Director, Technical Accounting and SEC Reporting

Wabash•Lafayette, IN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Accounting & SEC Reporting is responsible for overseeing the general accounting and SEC reporting functions. This individual is also responsible for implementing and maintaining a system of internal controls and ensuring that all external reporting is prepared in compliance with financial policies, SEC requirements, and US GAAP.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree (Preferred Major: accounting, finance, or related field (master's preferred))
Minimum 10 years of experience in accounting, with management and oversight experience
CPA preferred
Ability to research technical accounting issues, exercise professional judgment, and document conclusions/recommendations
Communicate well with all levels and personalities, including discussing business problems and presenting recommendations to managers and senior leaders
Ability to organize, prioritize, and deliver on projects with competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment with very little guidance

Nice To Haves

master's preferred
CPA preferred

Responsibilities

Establish (as needed), monitor, and enforce accounting policies and procedures in compliance with GAAP
Ensure the integrity of financial results through the development, implementation, and support of proper internal controls.
Recommend and actively pursue process improvements ensuring the integrity of consolidated financial statements.
Responsible for the overall SEC and external reporting process, including the preparation and review of financial statements as well as verifying appropriateness of US GAAP adjustments and non-GAAP measures/reconciliations.
Responsible for the month-end close process by ensuring that deadlines are met, by reviewing JE and ensuring that there is adequate support, and that reconciliations are completed and reviewed timely.
Perform and/or review detailed balance sheet & income statement analytics and assist in the preparation of Audit Committee materials.
Work closely with FP&A to understand and communicate month end results, and variances to plan.
Direct overall company financial accounting activities, including the documentation of accounting processes.
Support and document (as needed) existing and new accounting transactions or any other company initiatives that would have an accounting impact
Act as primary contact between external auditors and accounting department in managing the annual financial statement and internal control audits.
Lead and manage an effective accounting team, including driving performance and coaching the team.
Administer and manage SAP and the Company's Oracle consolidation solution.
Assess company and departmental needs and priorities to evaluate, recommend, and carry out staffing, resource, and reporting structure changes.
Define, develop, and implement best in class processes leveraging the capabilities of existing systems and the supporting tools.
Other duties as assigned