Sr. Director, Corporate Accounting (27054)

Supermicro•San Jose, CA

About The Position

Supermicro® is a Top Tier provider of advanced server, storage, and networking solutions for Data Center, Cloud Computing, Enterprise IT, Hadoop/ Big Data, Hyperscale, HPC and IoT/Embedded customers worldwide. We are the #5 fastest growing company among the Silicon Valley Top 50 technology firms. Our unprecedented global expansion has provided us with the opportunity to offer a large number of new positions to the technology community. We seek talented, passionate, and committed engineers, technologists, and business leaders to join us. Reporting to the VP Technical Accounting SEC Reporting and Global SOX Compliance, the Sr. Director, Corporate Accounting oversees consolidation, period end journal entries, general ledger, accounts payable and accruals, fixed assets, foreign entities books of account, internal management report etc. Designs operational procedures and processes that meet audit standards and improve efficiency. Ensures integration of data produced into systems and supports objectives of financial analysts. Ensures the accurate compilation, analysis and reporting of accounting data. Lead annual audits, quarterly reviews and special projects. This position involves significant interaction with external auditors, finance staff, and process owners in other functions. Ensures proper recordkeeping for document retention. Hires, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
10-15 years of experience in Finance and Accounting
Big 4 and industry blended experience and CPA is required
Possesses strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Highly effective verbal and written communication skills
Attention to detail is critical to this role
Strong knowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
Has the ability to interact with all levels of management
Experience analyzing large amounts of financial data
Must have demonstrated presentation skills and able to easily present financial data in a clear and concise manner
Strong MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills
Excellent organizational skills
SAP experience is required
Working knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley requirements a plus
Hi-tech industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Direct, manage and own the entire month, quarter and year-end closing process
Manage the preparation of financials, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial audits by analyzing financial data; comparing data to third-party information, budgets, or actual results; researching balance sheet account variances; managing and preparing financial information for audits; and participating in meetings with other functional groups and external auditors
Design and implement business processes to ensure efficiency and compliance; working with finance and accounting departments when reviewing new accounting programs; and assisting in resolution of accounting problems arising between internal departments.
Review and approve revenue journal entries and relating reconciliations
General accounting and consolidation (GL, Prepaids, Accruals, Cash, and Fixed Assets, key balance sheet reserves, roll-forwards and account reconciliations)
Manage accounts payable reconciliation process
Review of monthly consolidated financial statements and perform variance analysis and investigate differences
Communicate accounting results by explaining variances and anomalies in account balances; determining accounting influence on future proposals, and discussing the effects with management and the Finance Team;
Manage the account reconciliation process by providing training and guidance to team members; reviewing account reconciliations to ensure accuracy, resolving issues or questions about unusual account balances; driving process improvements for the account reconciliation process; and communicating reconciliation results to the CAO and/or CFO.
Provide supervision and development opportunities for the team by hiring and training; mentoring; assigning duties; providing recognition; and ensuring diversity awareness.
Manage the preparation of audit schedules
Prepare financial information in accordance with GAAP and regulatory requirements by assisting in the research of regulatory changes; and ensuring the company financial statements are compliant with GAAP.
Ensures compliance with company policies and procedures and supports company mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity by implementing related action plans;
Assist and provide support for external reporting - 10Q and 10K
Drive automation of manual processes to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of existing processes
Policy and procedures development and documentation
Engage with external auditors as needed
Participate in 404 SOX project