Director of Finance And Accounting

Overview:

Our client is looking for a designated professional to lead their accounting and finance team. This role reports to the president.

Responsibilities:

• Lead, Manage and Accountable for Finance team members and manager
• Provide actionable insights and support Senior management with Strategic Planning
• Drive improvements in financial systems, ERP integration, and reporting tools.
• Review monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports and statements, including balance sheet, income statement, cash flow statement as well as other regular and ad hoc financial reporting as requested.
• Work with global counterparts to align on group financial statements and reporting in US, Canadian and German GAAP
• Work with external parties for US State and Federal Tax Compliance
• Oversee the work done with external accountants as needed to prepare corporate annual financial statements and tax returns.
• Oversee cash management and FOREX transactions.
• Optimize financing strategies, including credit facilities, intercompany loans, and capital planning
• Oversight of insurance policies and global alignment on insurance risk management and development of other risk management policies.
• Ensure the Company stays in compliance with government, banking and other reporting requirements
• Familiarity with construction-based projects and ability to talk about specific projects at a high level

Qualifications:

• CPA
• University business degree
• 10+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a senior leadership role.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central a plus)
• Advanced skills with Microsoft Office
• Well versed in intercompany and multi-currency transactions and the ability to lead this process with ease
• Detail oriented who is able to get into the weeds as needed while seeing the larger overview
• Experience with foreign exchange transactions.
• Demonstrated experience in understanding and applying financial statistics and accounting principles.
• Background in parent/subsidiary ownership structure
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills