Director of Corporate Accounting

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and direct all activities within front-end, warehouse, corporate expense, and fixed assets accounting areas.
• Develop, mentor, and supervise staff, providing continuous feedback and professional development opportunities.
• Oversee the period close process for corporate expense areas, ensuring the timely and accurate preparation of financial reports.
• Manage the preparation of period-end balance sheet reconciliations and perform ad hoc financial analysis as needed.
• Provide substantive fluctuation analyses for balance sheet and P&L accounts to support quarterly and annual reporting.
• Coordinate the accumulation and submission of information for quarterly reviews and the annual audit, as well as bank audits and appraisals.
• Prepare and distribute corporate expense reports, including variance analyses against budgets and forecasts.
• Recommend accounting policies and ensure compliance with GAAP and internal controls.
• Develop and implement changes to internal controls as necessary.
• Lead or support special projects related to accounting, financial, or operational systems, leveraging IT systems expertise to work effectively with business users.
• Collaborate with internal and external business partners to address issues and facilitate daily operations.
• Perform additional duties as assigned and adhere to all company policies and procedures.

Qualification & Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Consistently strong performance reviews.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while meeting deadlines and adapting to changing priorities.
• Demonstrated leadership ability with a record of achieving results through others.
• Proficient in PC applications and accounting operating systems.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• CPA designation desirable.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting requirements.
• Experience with ERP systems and advanced proficiency in Excel.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)