Leader of Financial Accounting and Controls

Job Summary:

This position entails providing leadership and support across various areas within the Accounting function, including Accounting Systems, General Accounting, Cost Accounting, Financial Reporting, Shared Services, Billing, and Plant Accounting. The incumbent will lead activities and responsibilities in Accounting Systems and Accounting Internal Controls, facilitating operating and financial analysis both directly and within the matrix structure across teams. This role oversees finance system activities, internal control management, and coordinates with the Finance Policy management for the entire finance function. Additionally, it involves evaluating processes and systems, assessing controls, and participating in broader company projects such as system implementations.

Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership, guidance, and coaching to the corporate controller’s group.
• Offer direction to individuals to align with company objectives and promote growth.
• Ensure integrity and compliance through continuous self-development and awareness of industry standards.
• Foster communication and collaboration within the corporate controller’s group and across departments.
• Review, evaluate, and implement resolutions for major accounting questions.
• Establish and monitor internal controls to ensure compliance.
• Lead process improvements to enhance financial analysis and efficiency.
• Provide leadership, oversight, and training on accounting systems and internal controls.
• Analyze trends and report findings to senior management.
• Collaborate with IT and other departments on system-related matters.
• Assist in planning and coordinating accounting projects and system implementations.
• Participate in the preparation of Board materials and support internal and external audits.
• Coach team members to maintain talent pipeline and develop analysis skills.
• Initiate and document improvements to processes and procedures.
• Represent the company at industry conferences and functions.
• Recommend budget and expenditures to conform to budgetary requirements.
• Establish and implement processes to meet internal control requirements.
• Identify deficiencies and implement corrective actions with Internal Audit.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related discipline required; CPA and/or master’s degree desirable.
• 15 to 20 years of diversified accounting, systems, and internal controls experience, with a minimum of ten years in a supervisory capacity.
• Proficiency in automated accounting systems, internal controls, and technical pronouncements.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.