Director of Accounting

Title: Director of Accounting

Location: Overland Park, KS

Salary: $170,000 - 226,000 (maximum)

Length: Permanent

Interview Process: 3 rounds

JOB DESCRIPTION

Insight Global is looking for a Director of Accounting. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for driving strategic initiatives and leading a talented team of professionals. The ideal candidate will possess a proven track record of success, demonstrating a keen ability to navigate complex challenges and capitalize on emerging opportunities. As a key member of our executive team, you will play a crucial role in shaping and executing our organizational strategy and contributing to our continued growth and market leadership. Join us in our commitment to driving innovation, inspiring collaboration, fostering a positive company culture, and achieving unparalleled success. This is a key leadership position within the Magenta Service Center (MSC), reporting to the Senior Director, Record to Report (RTR) and Project to Retire (PTR). The MSC’s Record to Report team is responsible for preparation and maintenance of accounting records, monthly accounting close activities and accounting variance analysis. Ensuring that our books are closed timely and accurately in compliance with our accounting policies, that accounting estimates are appropriate given the risks and uncertainties involved, and that our accounting records contain the information necessary to meet our reporting requirements to internal management, for tax compliance and company reporting requirements. This team also has responsibility for the development, modification, and maintenance of internal controls within these accounting processes to ensure the accuracy and objectivity of our financial records including SOX requirements. The Record to Report - Director of Accounting is responsible for managing multiple teams that account for the financial results of the Company. Responsibilities Accounting and process leadership related to RTR Accounting operations and the reporting of financial results of the Company. Ensure that monthly accounting close deadlines are met consistently and that financial results accurately reflect any changes in operations. Communicate financial results with key internal customer groups. Ensure that appropriate judgement is applied in developing accounting estimates and accruals. Maintain accounting practices that are in compliance with established accounting policies, GAAP and IFRS requirements. Ensure appropriate internal controls are in place and operating effectively in accordance with SOX and industry best practices. Key leadership role in implementation of new/modified accounting policies to ensure they are efficient and effective for accounting processes and operational/transaction processing. Communicating rationale and impact to affected internal customers. Effective partnering with operational teams to understand business, system or process changes that will affect financial results or internal controls. Participate in cross-functional and company-wide initiatives to ensure accounting requirements and financial impacts are identified. Hire, coach, train and lead a high caliber and diverse team of professional accountants and accounting management. Lead efforts to ensure the workplace environment supports a highly motivated and effective workforce focused on continuous improvement and best practices. Develop department budget and staffing plans and quarterly / annual objectives.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in accounting or finance. Minimum of 7 years of people management experience with a proven record of successfully leading and coaching as well as driving process improvement. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field. CPA or Chartered Accountant. Shared Service Center experience. Public accounting or public company experience. Experience in successful partnership and negotiations with systems teams on delivering system solutions and reporting enhancements. Experience with ERP systems and related reporting tools (e.g., Oracle, SAP, Blackline). Understanding of large-scale data mining and reporting tools (e.g., PowerBI, SQL, Alteryx).

NICE TO HAVE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Possess a strong understanding of accounting theory, current accounting issues, accounting systems, and internal controls. Demonstrated ability to make fact-based decisions, and recommendations. Ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities while meeting set deadlines for team deliverables. Demonstrated ability to adapt and excel in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment. Effectively collaborates and communicates with all levels of organization and cross-functional business partners.