Director, Finance & Accounting

About the role

The Director, Finance & Accounting is a critical role responsible for overseeing accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls. This role partners closely with business leaders to ensure financial integrity, support operational performance, and drive disciplined decision-making. This position is heavily accounting-focused, with strong ownership of financial accuracy, compliance, and inventory-related accounting processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting operations and ensure accurate, timely financial reporting in accordance with GAAP
• Maintain strong internal controls and overall financial integrity
• Support budgeting and forecasting with a focus on financial accuracy
• Provide financial insights to support business decisions
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, tax, and audit requirements
• Manage external audit and advisory relationships
• Lead and develop the accounting and finance team
• Drive process improvements across systems and workflows

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (required)
• CPA, MBA, or advanced credentials (preferred)
• 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including 5+ years in a Controller or equivalent leadership role
• Proven experience leading accounting operations and financial reporting (not solely FP&A focused)
• Strong working knowledge of FP&A to support business partnership
• Deep hands-on SAP experience in inventory accounting and ECC (ERP Central Component) environments
• Ability to trace and reconcile inventory activity from GL postings to source transactions
• Experience in distribution, manufacturing, or inventory-intensive environments

Qualifications

• Must be authorized to work for Summit Electric /Sonepar in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of industry-specific accounting standards and regulations

Benefits

• Healthcare plans
• Dental & vision
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• 401(k) retirement savings with company match
• Professional and personal development programs
• Opportunity to become a shareholder
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability
• Employer-paid life insurance for spouse and dependents
• Robust wellness program
• Gym reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Pay

• Competitive salary

Schedule

• Office-based in Irving, Texas

What We Offer You

• Great family-friendly benefits to full-time associates

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Sonepar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other categories protected by federal, state or local law.