Korn Ferry has partnered with our client in their search for a Director of Finance and Accounting. The Director of Finance and Accounting will play a crucial role in overseeing the financial health of the organization, providing strategic financial guidance, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in finance and accounting and have exceptional leadership skills, and a proven track record of driving financial success.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepare timely, accurate and detailed reports of financial performance
- Be aware of the company’s financial position and be proactive to prevent problems
- Analyze performance, opportunity, risk and effectively communicate to leadership
- Using data, support business decisions for continuous improvement
- Cultivate relationships with the global team, developing corporate projects together
- Assist leadership in short- and long-term planning and cross-functional initiatives with a strategic, financial, and sustainability view
- Lead planning and implementation of the operating budget (forecast)
- Monitor and report budget performance to achieve budget control and success
- Manage the company’s accounting system(s)
- Recognize and anticipate opportunities and challenges as they relate to financial systems and procedures; streamline and improve fiscal functions through successfully implementing enhanced and efficient processes
- Responsible for all fiscal and fiduciary responsibilities and controls
- Develop and maintain processes to guarantee accuracy and compliance of accounting and reporting
- Lead the financial affairs of the company in accordance with GAAP and government regulations
- Manage internal and external financial audits
- Manage the compliance and timely filing of taxes and tax-related reporting
- Directly supervise, motivate, and manage a team of 6+ accounting professionals
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or relevant field
- 7-10+ years of experience in a similar role (manufacturing experience preferred)
- In-depth knowledge of corporate finance and accounting principles, laws, and best practices
- Solid knowledge of financial analysis and forecasting
- Excellent organizational and leadership skills
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities
- Exceptional analytical and strategic thinking and critical thinking skills with demonstrated experience identifying problems and implementing solutions
Korn Ferry ID 510597273
