Senior Director Of Accounting

American Industrial Transport•Saint Charles, MO

4d•$170,000 - $190,000

About The Position

This position is a senior leader within the Controllership organization, responsible for the integrity of core accounting operations across the company. This role drives financial close excellence, owns the accounting function's relationship with SAP S/4HANA, and leads a team of accounting professionals to continuously improve processes, controls, and scalability.

Requirements

Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in accounting, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
Experience with large-scale ERP systems.
Proven track record of leading process improvement initiatives and implementing automation within accounting functions.
Experience leading and developing diverse teams.
Strategic thinker with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation.
Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with an ability to work cross functionally.
Strong understanding and ability to apply US GAAP.
Strong project management and problem-solving skills.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or closely related field.

Nice To Haves

SAP S/4HANA experience preferred.
CPA designation preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a team of approx. 10-15 accounting professionals.
Oversee the recruitment, training, and development of team members.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, operational excellence, and accountability.
Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual close and reconciliation processes, ensuring accurate and timely execution.
Maintain an effective internal control environment to mitigate risks related to fraud and compliance, and ensure proper application of US GAAP accounting standards.
Drive consistency and standardization of accounting practices. Oversee the preparation and maintenance of related Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and other process documentation.
Support ad hoc projects and analysis, including audit requests as needed.
Serve as the accounting team's functional owner of the company's ERP system (SAP S/4HANA).
Establish and enforce best practices for general ledger configuration and maintenance.
Oversee user access governance and segregation of duties compliance.
Lead change management and end-user training for accounting-related system updates.
Partner with IT on system upgrades, patches, and implementation initiatives.
Analyze current processes and systems to identify opportunities for improvements and drive initiatives to streamline workflows, increase efficiency and scalability.
Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness and efficiency of functional processes.
Collaborate closely with other departments (e.g., Shared Services, Operations, Corporate Finance, Tax, IT) to drive alignment through end-to-end processes and support overall business objectives.
Provide regular updates to senior leadership on the progress of process improvements, team performance, and financial operations.