Robert Half
Job Description
Job Description
We are looking for an experienced Director of Accounting to lead and oversee financial operations within our manufacturing organization in Waukesha, Wisconsin. This position requires a strong commitment to ensuring compliance with accounting standards and implementing best practices across policies and procedures. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in technical accounting, financial reporting, and team leadership.
Responsibilities:
• Manage and guide the transition to new organizational policies and procedures, ensuring seamless implementation.
• Evaluate and refine existing accounting processes to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Conduct training sessions and provide clear communication to internal teams regarding updated standards and practices.
• Continuously review and optimize group accounting policies to maintain compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Stay updated on emerging accounting standards and oversee their integration into company practices.
• Prepare and review detailed financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable guidelines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external auditors to address technical accounting challenges.
• Ensure timely completion of month-end close activities, maintaining accuracy and adherence to deadlines.
• Utilize accounting tools such as BlackLine to support reconciliation and reporting processes.
• Provide strategic leadership to the accounting team, fostering growth and collaboration.
Responsibilities:
• Manage and guide the transition to new organizational policies and procedures, ensuring seamless implementation.
• Evaluate and refine existing accounting processes to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Conduct training sessions and provide clear communication to internal teams regarding updated standards and practices.
• Continuously review and optimize group accounting policies to maintain compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Stay updated on emerging accounting standards and oversee their integration into company practices.
• Prepare and review detailed financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable guidelines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external auditors to address technical accounting challenges.
• Ensure timely completion of month-end close activities, maintaining accuracy and adherence to deadlines.
• Utilize accounting tools such as BlackLine to support reconciliation and reporting processes.
• Provide strategic leadership to the accounting team, fostering growth and collaboration.
• Proven expertise in month-end close processes and financial statement preparation.
• Proficiency in using BlackLine or similar accounting software.
• Strong knowledge of financial audits and reporting standards.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare and analyze complex financial statements, including 10-K and 10-Q reports.
• Comprehensive understanding of accounting standards such as ASC 606 and ASC 842.
• Effective communication skills for training and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Leadership experience in managing accounting teams within a manufacturing environment.