Director of Finance And Accounting

Director of Accounting & Finance

$125-150k/year plus bonus

Kansas City, Kansas

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Act as lead in maintenance of the ERP system.
• Partner with the company President to help drive profitable growth.
• Responsible for all day-to-day accounting functions.
• Submit financial reporting on a time basis with accuracy.
• Explain fluctuations between actual vs. prior year vs. budget, financial trends, and forecasts.
• Preparation of monthly supplemental reporting package for submission to the corporate office
• Preparation of financial bridges to illustrate and summarize changes in measures.
• Preparation/review of budgets and business plans
• Preparation of basic financial models to support business decision making (ROI analysis for capital investments, pricing decisions, vendor contract negotiations, product rationalizations, make vs. buy analysis etc.)
• Develop performance measures (KPIs)
• Manage outside consultants, external auditors, lawyers, and investment bankers as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Robust knowledge of US GAAP and exposure to IAS/IFRS a plus.
• Ability to analyze, organize summarize and articulate complex legal and financial information.
• Knowledge and understanding of common indirect business taxes (sales and use, payroll, tariff, etc.). General understanding of income taxes and provision calculation is a plus.

Education and Experience:

• BS degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA a plus, but not required).
• At least five to eight years of accounting experience are required.
• Experience with an ERP system.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment a plus.