Sr Director, Assistant Controller

Job Summary

The Senior Director of Corporate Accounting provides strategic leadership and direction over Corporate Accounting and Consolidations. This role is accountable for performance and results across these key sub-functions, with a strong focus on driving process improvements, maintaining internal control standards, M&A activities, and ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting under US GAAP. The position reports to the Chief Accounting Officer/Controller and plays a key role in contributing to the development of long-term functional strategies and organizational capabilities, while serving as a liaison to executive management and other critical stakeholders.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

· 4 year / Bachelor's Degree (Required)

· In lieu of the above education requirements, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

· Six (6) or more years Leadership experience with a complex finance organization (Required)

· Fifteen (15) or more years Accounting Experience (Required)

· Required Certifications/Licensures: (CPA)

JOB REQUIREMENTS

· Oversee and manage all aspects of the monthly and quarterly consolidation process, including intercompany eliminations, validation of reported results, and resolution of discrepancies, ensuring accuracy and compliance with US GAAP.

· Lead the corporate accounting team responsible for payroll accounting, fixed asset accounting, lease accounting, consolidations, and eliminations.

· Deliver timely and accurate consolidated financial statements and internal reporting packages in alignment with close calendar deadlines.

· Partner with Technical Accounting to assess and implement new accounting standards and US GAAP guidance.

· Oversee and maintain the corporate general ledger, including legal entity reporting, intercompany eliminations, and compliance with accounting policies and SOX controls, while ensuring timely financial close.

· Review and approve journal entries and propose adjusting entries to ensure accurate and complete financial statements.

· Drive closing cycle improvements by enhancing processes, procedures, and systems that support accurate reporting and efficient close timelines.

· Support quarterly reviews and annual audits by coordinating with external auditors and responding to information requests from other business groups.

· Build and lead a high-performing team of finance professionals, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and talent development.

· Understanding of accounting processes, information drivers, control points, systems weaknesses, and a thorough understanding of GAAP accounting theory

· Proficient knowledge of SAP accounting systems (strongly preferred)

· Ability to build a consensus, collaborate to achieve results, identify obstacles and create a sustainable and scalable plan to overcome. Deliver on due dates with a high level of accuracy and ensure entire team follows suit

· Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, coach, mentor, develop and teach through others

· Strong organizational agility with ability to interface at all levels of the organization

· While this job description aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the role, it may not detail every task or responsibility required. 

CORE COMPETENCIES

CHANGE AGILITY (LEVEL 5 SHAPING):

Identifies, initiates, and adapts to organizational changes that foster enhanced effectiveness, efficiency, safety, and ultimately business results.

COLLABORATION (LEVEL 5 SHAPING):

Sees connection points across the organization and partners effectively with others to achieve common goals.

DECISION MAKING (LEVEL 5 SHAPING):

Selects a course of action to reduce risk and uncertainty and create optimal outcomes.

DRIVE FOR RESULTS (LEVEL 5 SHAPING):

Drives to achieve challenging performance objectives.

TEAM BUILDING (LEVEL 5 SHAPING):

Builds trust, fosters openness, and provides support. As the manager of a team, selects and motivates a strong team.

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