Director of Accounting and Reporting - CAO Successor
Page Executive, Detroit, Michigan, United States, 48228
Successor to the Chief Accounting Officer
Global role with high visibility and growth potential
About Our Client Our client for the Director of Accounting and Reporting opportunity is a leading global manufacturer servicing industrial and automotive/mobility customers. This organization has a global reach with 10,000 employees and locations in 20 countries. With a strong focus on innovation and R&D they continue to be a market leader within their legacy markets and customers, while also driving growth into new markets and new applications.
Job Description
Lead preparation and review of quarterly reports (10-Q), annual reports (10-K) and current reports (8-K) and review of other SEC periodic non-financial reports.
Work with various personnel and departments and the Disclosure Committee to collect information and input into reports; coordinate, review and collect comments on the various drafts; prepare support files; challenge the appropriateness of disclosures; complete all relevant disclosure checklists and reporting questionnaires.
Oversee financial closings and consolidations of actual results covering the P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow
Support the general ledger, consolidation, management reporting, and other "record to report" activities
Lead the implementation of global new accounting reporting standards and regulations and accounting policies
Advise the executive leadership team on business leaders on technical accounting issues
Lead audits with external auditors on quarterly reviews
Oversee the management and control of the financial systems for monthly closings, estimates, and budgets
Coordinate and collaborate with human resource and legal functions on equity-based transactions and ensure the integrity of the data maintained in the equity tracking tool.
Drive the company's defined benefit pension accounting in collaboration with human resources and external actuaries
Assist with month-end close and financial statement review and support Audit Committee engagement and ad hoc projects as needed.
Ensure all policies and processes are complaint and consistent with US GAAP and SOX internal controls
Coordinate reviews and audits with external auditors and accounting and supporting review/audit prep processes.
Monitor the development and applicability of emerging accounting and reporting rules being deliberated by the SEC, FASB, PCAOB, IASB or other governing agencies or regulators.
Maintain reporting timetable and monitor progress against reporting cycle milestones.
Responsible for technical accounting research, documentation, and implementation of related impacts.
Review and, where necessary, assist with the disclosures for the separate subsidiary year-end financial statements.
The Successful Applicant
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, MBA highly preferred
CPA (Certified Public Accountant) required
10 years plus of professional experience showing progression with Accounting
Prior public accounting experience at the Big 4 - highly preferred
Must have experience with SEC reporting working for a manufacturing company
Prior experience working in a multinational company with multinational stakeholders
Strong technical accounting research skills
Comprehensive understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles, and SOX
Experience with HFM and SAP highly preferred
Ability to act as an advisor on professional and technical issues with a view toward reaching strategic decisions
Excellent analytical, organizational and project management skills
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Organized, detail-oriented, and able to multi-task with limited supervision
Proven ability to thrive under pressure and meet tight deadlines
Ability to adapt quickly to a fast-paced and dynamic work environment
Ability to interact effectively with all levels of management and staff proactively partnering with various stakeholders and cross functional teams
Business minded and strong team player mentality
Strong communication skills written and verbal in English
Strong work ethic and high attention to detail with a passion to win and positively influence a company culture
Travel - 25% in the Americas Region, and 1 time a year to HQ in Europe.
Willingness and availability to relocate to Europe in the future highly preferred (to become the Chief Accounting Officer)
What's on Offer Competitive base salary $220,000 - $260,000, bonus, long term incentive (stock), full benefits, life insurance, Flex Spending Account (FSA), Health Savings Account (HSA) 401K, unlimited vacation, holidays. Being a part of a growing and innovative company with high visibility to the executive leadership team, and the opportunity to be developed into the Chief Accounting Officer.
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About Our Client Our client for the Director of Accounting and Reporting opportunity is a leading global manufacturer servicing industrial and automotive/mobility customers. This organization has a global reach with 10,000 employees and locations in 20 countries. With a strong focus on innovation and R&D they continue to be a market leader within their legacy markets and customers, while also driving growth into new markets and new applications.
Job Description
Lead preparation and review of quarterly reports (10-Q), annual reports (10-K) and current reports (8-K) and review of other SEC periodic non-financial reports.
Work with various personnel and departments and the Disclosure Committee to collect information and input into reports; coordinate, review and collect comments on the various drafts; prepare support files; challenge the appropriateness of disclosures; complete all relevant disclosure checklists and reporting questionnaires.
Oversee financial closings and consolidations of actual results covering the P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow
Support the general ledger, consolidation, management reporting, and other "record to report" activities
Lead the implementation of global new accounting reporting standards and regulations and accounting policies
Advise the executive leadership team on business leaders on technical accounting issues
Lead audits with external auditors on quarterly reviews
Oversee the management and control of the financial systems for monthly closings, estimates, and budgets
Coordinate and collaborate with human resource and legal functions on equity-based transactions and ensure the integrity of the data maintained in the equity tracking tool.
Drive the company's defined benefit pension accounting in collaboration with human resources and external actuaries
Assist with month-end close and financial statement review and support Audit Committee engagement and ad hoc projects as needed.
Ensure all policies and processes are complaint and consistent with US GAAP and SOX internal controls
Coordinate reviews and audits with external auditors and accounting and supporting review/audit prep processes.
Monitor the development and applicability of emerging accounting and reporting rules being deliberated by the SEC, FASB, PCAOB, IASB or other governing agencies or regulators.
Maintain reporting timetable and monitor progress against reporting cycle milestones.
Responsible for technical accounting research, documentation, and implementation of related impacts.
Review and, where necessary, assist with the disclosures for the separate subsidiary year-end financial statements.
The Successful Applicant
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, MBA highly preferred
CPA (Certified Public Accountant) required
10 years plus of professional experience showing progression with Accounting
Prior public accounting experience at the Big 4 - highly preferred
Must have experience with SEC reporting working for a manufacturing company
Prior experience working in a multinational company with multinational stakeholders
Strong technical accounting research skills
Comprehensive understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles, and SOX
Experience with HFM and SAP highly preferred
Ability to act as an advisor on professional and technical issues with a view toward reaching strategic decisions
Excellent analytical, organizational and project management skills
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Organized, detail-oriented, and able to multi-task with limited supervision
Proven ability to thrive under pressure and meet tight deadlines
Ability to adapt quickly to a fast-paced and dynamic work environment
Ability to interact effectively with all levels of management and staff proactively partnering with various stakeholders and cross functional teams
Business minded and strong team player mentality
Strong communication skills written and verbal in English
Strong work ethic and high attention to detail with a passion to win and positively influence a company culture
Travel - 25% in the Americas Region, and 1 time a year to HQ in Europe.
Willingness and availability to relocate to Europe in the future highly preferred (to become the Chief Accounting Officer)
What's on Offer Competitive base salary $220,000 - $260,000, bonus, long term incentive (stock), full benefits, life insurance, Flex Spending Account (FSA), Health Savings Account (HSA) 401K, unlimited vacation, holidays. Being a part of a growing and innovative company with high visibility to the executive leadership team, and the opportunity to be developed into the Chief Accounting Officer.
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