Vice President - Accounting

Heaven Hill Brands•Louisville, KY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The VP, Accounting is a key member of the Finance Leadership team, providing advice to the executive team as to both current and future financial operations. The position leads the accounting team to deliver timely and accurate data to the business and other stakeholders, which is necessary to enhance the data-informed decision-making process of the company and its employees.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting
Minimum 10 years’ experience managing accounting function for a multi-national or global entity
Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills
Experienced change leader, with ability to drive positive change management
Mature interpersonal skills with the ability to instruct teams and collaborate cross-functionally
Adaptable, with ability to work in areas of ambiguity
Experience and understanding of GAAP and IFRS
Strategic thinker with focus given to drive forward process improvement and positive change
Proficient computer skills with experience using an ERP
Ability to prioritize, multi-task and meet competing deadlines
Ability to work overtime as required

Nice To Haves

Experience with IFS (ERP system)
Advanced computer skills
Experience in the distilled spirits industry or other CPG/manufacturing industry

Responsibilities

Set accounting strategy for the enterprise
Lead, coach, train, and develop accounting department
Ensure proper allocation of resources
Build cross-functional collaboration
Foster better ownership of process throughout the organization
Identify process improvements and lead process for change – challenge the status quo
Drive adoption of technology, including AI, to automate and streamline process
Oversee preparation and review of monthly financial statements for all individual companies and currencies, while also reviewing the global consolidated statements
Ensure proper presentation of stand-alone and consolidated company financial statements
Prepare quarterly fluctuation analysis and MD&A
Determine that all account reconciliations are performed timely and review for accuracy
Partner with FP&A and other departments to analyze drivers of results
Oversight and responsibility for the following functions:
Corporate Accounting
Payroll
Billing/Invoicing
Accounts Payable
Visitor Center Accounting (for 8 sites)
Master Data
Financial Reporting & Consolidations
Indirect (dotted line) reporting from multiple subsidiaries
Oversee preparation of monthly and ad hoc reporting
Ensure reporting systems accumulate, aggregate, and present data correctly
Partner with IT and FP&A to document and validate allocations of expenses within ERP and reporting systems
Confirm monthly reconciliation of data sources to drive “one source of the truth”
Oversee annual financial statement and 401(k) audit
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS
Lead evaluation and implementation of projects for new accounting guidance
Set clear guidelines for reporting timing for all subsidiaries and corporate reporting
Prepare technical accounting memos on complex or unique accounting transactions
Prepare purchase accounting allocations, as needed
Oversee documentation of and ensure compliance with key accounting process, policy, and procedure
Participate in business continuity and contingency planning