Director of Corporate Accounting

About the role

The Director Corporate Accounting is responsible for overseeing monthly accounting & reporting, GAAP compliance, internal & external audit and building GAAP-aware and compliant accounting expertise in the company across all Business Units (NA, Europe, China, APAC), leading process improvement projects to integrate domestic & international accounting and reporting with current ERP systems, and financial consolidation systems.

Responsibilities

• Establishes and reviews internal controls procedures and compliance and trains the larger finance team in GAAP and accounting policies.
• Responsible for internal and external financial statement audit processes including the preparation of financial statements and reporting in compliance with GAAP.
• Ensures the application of sound accounting and GAAP principles and practices, demonstrates proficiency in areas related to the general ledger and financial reporting and communicates clearly with all levels of the organization.
• Participates in standard six-day accounting close by reviewing financial statement reporting and annual consolidated financial statements.
• Maintains relationship with auditors and leads audit engagements and completion.
• Supports the CFO for Audit committee reviews of financial statements and internal controls.
• Collaborates globally and cross functionally to build scalable operational processes (ERP system integration, M&A, Foreign exchange and investment accounting, international accounting), establishes measures of success, and improves timelines and efficiencies to support global growth.
• Participates in frequent balance sheet reviews and forecasting with all Business Units.
• Responsible for compliant filings across all entities and optimizes entities. Leads global entity set-up for the company, working alongside the Corporate Secretary.
• Drive process improvement and automation initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal and external sources on tax savings opportunities.

Requirements

• CPA or advanced degree in Accounting, Finance.
• Minimum of 8-10 years professional related experience (3-5 years in corporate accounting and GAAP).
• Experience working in a multi-national company and managing external reporting and Statutory Accounting to GAAP differences.
• High ethical standards.
• Ability to manage relationships across departments with competing priorities while proactively following-up on open tasks with minimal supervision.
• Proficient knowledge of GAAP and internal controls and how they affect the general ledger and external reporting to the public.
• Ability to lead process improvement projects (i.e. equity accounting) and create procedures for day-to-day operations.
• Strong knowledge of Excel and experience working with large data sets.
• Demonstrated proficiency in standard MS Office software applications.
• Knowledge of ERP and Financial consolidation systems.
• Excellent communicator, both written and oral for technical and non-technical audiences.

Physical requirements

• Stand: Occasionally
• Walk: Occasionally
• Sit: Constantly (>66% of the time)
• Climb: Not applicable
• Bend or Kneel: Occasionally
• Lift/Carry up to 25 lbs: Occasionally

Supervision received: Works under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer. Supervision exercised: None.

Skills

Core Competencies

• Driving for results
• Acting as a champion for change
• Serving the market and customers
• Building and supporting teams
• Supporting coworkers

Job Competencies

• Technical/Professional knowledge/proficiency
• Analytical skills
• Communication
• Honesty/Integrity
• Work standards
• Working under pressure

Benefits

Fully competitive benefits and a matching 401(k).

About the company

Master Fluid Solutions is a well-established, international chemical company in the metalworking industry. The culture is entrepreneurial, responsive, adaptive, and fast moving, with aggressive goals to grow the company 100% over a five-year period. Founded in 1951 by Clyde A. Sluhan, the company is dedicated to the improvement of manufacturing productivity to benefit mankind with a higher standard of living at an ever lower cost. Core values include following the Golden Rule, telling the truth, supporting innovation, making and keeping commitments, continuous improvement (PDCA), being outcome driven, starting with the end in mind, and creativity before capital. The company commits to environmental responsibility and product stewardship, attracting, retaining, and developing great people by fostering a culture that enhances creativity, continuous learning and improvement, teamwork, responsibility, and mutual trust.