Sr. Director, SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting

Valmont Industries • Omaha, NE

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About The Position

Our Finance team is growing and transforming. We are looking for a forward-thinking individual to lead a team of professionals in driving value for our business. This position reports to the Chief Accounting Officer and is responsible for leadership and oversight of all aspects of internal and external financial reporting and related systems. External financial reporting includes periodic financial reports to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), ensuring alignment with evolving regulatory standards and executive-level expectations. This position also is responsible to ensure that financial reporting systems (OneStream Financial Management System) are optimized, strategically enhanced and aligned with enterprise-wide planning, analysis, and decision making. This serves as a key advisor and partner to local and regional controllers, accounting personnel, and outside auditors regarding proper accounting practices with respect to GAAP and company accounting policies. As Valmont is a global enterprise, this position must be skilled in international aspects of accounting and financial reporting, including foreign currency accounting and translations and the completion of financial statements in a multi-currency environment. In addition, this position leads and influences global financial personnel on various accounting and reporting matters, including enterprise-wide compliance of account reconciliation policies and the strategic deployment if enabling technologies such as Blackline.

Requirements

• Preferred bachelor's in accounting, Finance, or related field with 9+ years' experience or associate's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field with 11+ years of experience or 13+ years' experience.
• Certified Public Accountant.
• 5+ years working in a global, public, multinational corporation.
• 5+ years management experience with demonstrated ability to lead teams.
• Demonstrated leadership experience within a global organization.
• Experience with ERP and financial consolidation software (OneStream or Hyperion/HFM).
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and International Accounting Standards.
• Demonstrated SEC Accounting and reporting experience.
• Strong working knowledge of finance, manufacturing, distribution principles and commodity analysis.
• Ability to analyze, interpret, and report financial data to support an understanding of performance and decision making.
• Proven ability to use independent judgment and discretion.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment subject to specific deadlines.
• Strong communication, and interpersonal skills and the ability to support business objectives.
• Demonstrated conceptual, analytical, and organizational skills for implementing process improvements including new technologies.
• Capability of effectively communicating with all levels of management as well as legal counsel, outside accounting firms, financial institutions, and other business executives.
• Proficiency in data analysis using multiple tools.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in a related accounting or finance field.
• Prior experience within a manufacturing company.
• Prior public company audit experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the preparation of all SEC filings and related financial statements in accordance with GAAP in an accurate and timely manner.
• Interact with senior management and finance/accounting team to prepare complete, accurate, compliant and meaningful filings.
• Provide oversight of the corporate consolidation accounting of results across our global businesses.
• Collaborate with CAO and other financial leaders in designing adequate internal controls over financial accounting to enable the Company to comply with regulatory requirements.
• Serve as strategic advisor to various financial management personnel (including international) on various accounting and reporting issues.
• Lead enterprise-wide analysis of complex accounting topics, researching and discussing regulatory requirements as well as options available for complying.
• Oversee and guide accounting for various high impact topics including goodwill and intangibles, acquisitions, stock-based compensation, reserve analysis, and additional topics as required.
• Oversee the analysis and implementation of the required ERP and OneStream reporting changes for Valmont to implement the new DISE disclosure requirements for SEC reporting.
• Select, develop, and direct key subordinates, to achieve the best use of individual talent and group skills and abilities in attaining objectives.
• Shape and disseminate enterprise financial policies that support long-term corporate financial objectives and regulatory compliance.
• Direct, coordinate, consolidate and integrate the preparation of financial and management reports and statements.
• Ensure enterprise-wide compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements integral and tangent to the successful performance of the job.
• Lead development and optimization of OneStream financial reporting system to enhance utility, efficiency, and accuracy of the system.
• Represent the Company in regular executive-level engagements with independent auditors.
• Lead high-impact special projects, including M&A due diligence, capital market transactions, and other strategic initiatives as assigned by the CAO or CFO.

Benefits

• Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)
• 401k retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off
• Employer paid life insurance
• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave
• Work Life Support
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
• Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree