What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Accounting & Reporting position at Heartland FPG?
SCOPE
The high-profile position reports to the VP & Global Controller and will be responsible for preparation of monthly financial reporting and MD&A, accounting policy research, and certain general ledger accounting in the North America Region, and certain International holding companies.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepare financial statements and supporting schedules according to the monthly close schedule, including balance sheet, income statement, cash flows, and shareholders’ equity statement.
- Drafting and supporting quarterly financial statements, MD&A, and annual report as well as covenant compliance certificate for filing with the lenders.
- Facilitate and complete monthly close procedures for certain holding company entities.
- Prepare and review monthly account reconciliations within Blackline.
- Consolidation and close of our international organization in our consolidation software, Adaptive, including reviewing Intercompany activity is in balance and eliminated.
- Document, research and draft accounting policies and procedures, and implement changes related to new accounting policies.
- Assist with analyzing financial statements on a monthly basis and report on variances to budget.
- Identify areas of improvement and automation efficiency, including documenting and perform testing of internal controls within the Company’s policies and procedures
- Assist with external audit preparation, including providing and reviewing schedules and support.
- Assist and support the FP&A team in preparation of the Budget and forecast.
- Supporting in special projects as they arise such as M&A due diligence, business combinations, automation projects, and other process improvements.
- Other projects as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s or higher degree in Accounting or Finance
- Strong understanding of accounting under USGAAP
- CPA designation preferred
- 8 years accounting/finance experience.
- Previous Controller or Internal/External Audit experience utilizing an ERP system a plus.
- Public accounting and consumer products industry experience preferred.
- Highly detail oriented and organized in work
- Ability to meet assigned deadlines
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a customer service focus, MUST be fluent in English. Spanish speaking skills is a plus, but not required.
- Ability to act and operate independently and work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees, management, and external agencies to maximize performance, creativity, problem solving, and results.