Director of Accounting and Reporting
Heartland Food Products Group, Carmel, IN, United States
The high-profile position reports to the VP & Global Controller and will be responsible for preparation of monthly financial reporting and MD&A, accounting policy research, and certain general ledger accounting in the North America Region, and certain International holding companies.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Prepare financial statements and supporting schedules according to the monthly close schedule, including balance sheet, income statement, cash flows, and shareholders’ equity statement.
Drafting and supporting quarterly financial statements, MD&A, and annual report as well as covenant compliance certificate for filing with the lenders.
Facilitate and complete monthly close procedures for certain holding company entities.
Manage Accounts receivable shared services team including support for invoicing, cash collection and deduction management and related journal entries.
Prepare and review monthly account reconciliations within Blackline.
Consolidation and close of our international organization in our consolidation software, Adaptive, including reviewing Intercompany activity is in balance and eliminated.
Document, research and draft accounting policies and procedures, and implement changes related to new accounting policies.
Assist with analyzing financial statements on a monthly basis and report on variances to budget.
Identify areas of improvement and automation efficiency, including documenting and perform testing of internal controls within the Company’s policies and procedures
Assist with external audit preparation, including providing and reviewing schedules and support.
Assist and support the FP&A team in preparation of the Budget and forecast.
Supporting in special projects as they arise such as M&A due diligence, business combinations, automation projects, and other process improvements.
Other projects as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s or higher degree in Accounting or Finance
Strong understanding of accounting under USGAAP
8+ years accounting/finance experience.
Previous Controller or Internal/External Audit experience utilizing an ERP system a plus.
Public accounting and consumer products industry experience preferred.
Highly detail oriented and organized in work
Ability to meet assigned deadlines
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a customer service focus, MUST be fluent in English. Spanish speaking skills is a plus, but not required.
Ability to act and operate independently and work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees, management, and external agencies to maximize performance, creativity, problem solving, and results.
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Prepare financial statements and supporting schedules according to the monthly close schedule, including balance sheet, income statement, cash flows, and shareholders’ equity statement.
Drafting and supporting quarterly financial statements, MD&A, and annual report as well as covenant compliance certificate for filing with the lenders.
Facilitate and complete monthly close procedures for certain holding company entities.
Manage Accounts receivable shared services team including support for invoicing, cash collection and deduction management and related journal entries.
Prepare and review monthly account reconciliations within Blackline.
Consolidation and close of our international organization in our consolidation software, Adaptive, including reviewing Intercompany activity is in balance and eliminated.
Document, research and draft accounting policies and procedures, and implement changes related to new accounting policies.
Assist with analyzing financial statements on a monthly basis and report on variances to budget.
Identify areas of improvement and automation efficiency, including documenting and perform testing of internal controls within the Company’s policies and procedures
Assist with external audit preparation, including providing and reviewing schedules and support.
Assist and support the FP&A team in preparation of the Budget and forecast.
Supporting in special projects as they arise such as M&A due diligence, business combinations, automation projects, and other process improvements.
Other projects as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s or higher degree in Accounting or Finance
Strong understanding of accounting under USGAAP
8+ years accounting/finance experience.
Previous Controller or Internal/External Audit experience utilizing an ERP system a plus.
Public accounting and consumer products industry experience preferred.
Highly detail oriented and organized in work
Ability to meet assigned deadlines
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a customer service focus, MUST be fluent in English. Spanish speaking skills is a plus, but not required.
Ability to act and operate independently and work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees, management, and external agencies to maximize performance, creativity, problem solving, and results.
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