Accounting Director Job at Arcwood Environmental in Indianapolis

Overview

Exciting Opportunity to Join Our Legacy of Environmental Leadership! Location: Corporate Office – Indianapolis, Indiana. About Arcwood Environmental: we are pioneers in industrial waste management, headquartered in Indianapolis with 2,000+ employees across the United States. We provide innovative and compliant solutions to thousands of clients in diverse industries. Our vision is to be the most trusted partner in the environmental services industry, delivering agile, sustainable, and innovative solutions.

Accounting Director is responsible for developing accurate and timely financial information for executive review while providing proper fiduciary control over the organization's financial resources. This role is highly visible and will require an individual who can lead strategic efforts, drive initiatives, mentor and develop a team, and support leadership with financial insights.

Responsibilities

• Prioritizes health and safety by adhering to policies and maintaining safe practices at all times.
• Provides Company and location leadership with accurate and timely monthly financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP; develops, reviews and implements internal accounting control systems or standards to underpin monthly statements.
• Leads the preparation of and facilitates the annual audit of financial statements by the organization\'s external auditors.
• Participates in leading operational-based Accounting functions such as Credit and Collections, Billing, Cash Application, Accounts Payable and Capital Acquisition.
• Supports the ongoing development and utilization of financial planning and reporting tools (Oracle EPM, Power BI) across the organization to improve operational and financial transparency.
• Serves as the Accounting Lead for all operational excellence / Lean Six Sigma initiatives and projects.
• Partners with location/functional leaders and Finance leaders to understand and communicate differences between actual and budget performance; identifies actions to improve business performance.
• Collaborates with various business unit leaders to develop and report KPIs; incorporates metrics into reports, dashboards, and business reviews.
• Drives clarity amongst business unit leaders by connecting operational metrics to financial performance to improve decision making.
• Assists in the development of leadership presentations, including monthly financial and dashboard reviews and advisory board meetings.
• Provides financial and business support for various M&A activities, including financial modeling and sensitivity analysis.
• Mentors and provides resources for the Accounting team to grow individual and team success.
• Maintains the ability to travel as needed, up to 20%.
• Takes on additional duties as assigned to support the team and organization.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting (required).
• MBA (preferred).
• Certified Public Accountant or Certified Management Accountant (preferred).

Experience

• 10+ years of industry experience (required).
• 5+ years of supervisory experience (required).
• Previous experience utilizing PeopleSoft Financials (preferred).

Competencies

• Strategic thinking with a results-oriented mindset; focus on driving growth and profitability.
• Strong analytical skills; ability to interpret complex data and drive outcomes.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; ability to convey concepts to diverse audiences.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to analyze data and provide insights.
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to lead cross-functional teams.
• Ability to drive organizational change and influence executive decisions.
• Proficiency in advanced Microsoft Excel; knowledge of Oracle EPM and Power BI.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations relevant to the role.
• Regular and predictable attendance.

Benefits, Compensation, & Workforce Diversity

Arcwood offers competitive pay and bonus incentives. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision plans; flexible spending or health savings accounts; life insurance for employees and dependents; short and long-term disability; 401(k) with 7% company match; and tuition reimbursement. Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans & Disabilities. A post-offer drug screen and background check will be required.

Additional openings and related roles:

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