Convergint Technologies
Director of Accounting & Reporting
Convergint Technologies, Schaumburg, IL
Convergint is looking for a full-time, enthusiastic, results driven and forward-thinking Director of Accounting to join our amazing culture. In this role, you will cultivate new relationships, gaining an understanding of our customers' needs while securing sales opportunities. As the Accounting Director, you are a part of a dynamic sales team that allows you to grow as Convergint grows.
For information about how we use your personal information, please see our Colleague & Applicant Privacy Notice, available on convergint.com/careers.
Who You Are
You have a passion for providing world-class service to customers, colleagues, and communities. You are a person of integrity with a commitment to growth, accountability and delivering results. You value a positive culture and embrace inclusion. You strive to be the best version of yourself at work and home. You want to grow with us and deliver results as an exceptional Director of Accounting.
Who We Are
With 20-years of proven growth and exceptional performance, our mission is to be our customer's best service provider. We realize the importance of diversity in achieving that goal. Our company was built upon a solid foundation of 10 Values and Beliefs which drive our unmatched culture, making us the #1 global, serviced-based systems integrator in the industry. We take great pride in protecting the lives and assets of our customers and their communities with the solutions we provide.
Convergint's greatest strength is our people! Every colleague is encouraged to participate in our Recruit Awesome People program, helping us grow Convergint by promoting our colleague-first culture and referring top talent to the Talent Acquisition Team and hiring managers.
What you'll do with "Our Training and Your Experience"
What You'll Need
Company Benefits and Perks
Convergint fosters a supportive, accessible, and inclusive environment in which individuals of different backgrounds and identities are able to realize their maximum potential within the company. We offer a variety of programs and exceptional benefits to all of our colleagues:
Requirements:
Education: College degree, trade school or equivalent experience
Convergint is committed to a culture of Inclusion and Diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Visit our Convergint careers site to learn more about the company and the exciting opportunities available.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
For information about how we use your personal information, please see our Colleague & Applicant Privacy Notice, available on convergint.com/careers.
Who You Are
You have a passion for providing world-class service to customers, colleagues, and communities. You are a person of integrity with a commitment to growth, accountability and delivering results. You value a positive culture and embrace inclusion. You strive to be the best version of yourself at work and home. You want to grow with us and deliver results as an exceptional Director of Accounting.
Who We Are
With 20-years of proven growth and exceptional performance, our mission is to be our customer's best service provider. We realize the importance of diversity in achieving that goal. Our company was built upon a solid foundation of 10 Values and Beliefs which drive our unmatched culture, making us the #1 global, serviced-based systems integrator in the industry. We take great pride in protecting the lives and assets of our customers and their communities with the solutions we provide.
Convergint's greatest strength is our people! Every colleague is encouraged to participate in our Recruit Awesome People program, helping us grow Convergint by promoting our colleague-first culture and referring top talent to the Talent Acquisition Team and hiring managers.
What you'll do with "Our Training and Your Experience"
- Technical Accounting:
- Provide expertise on complex accounting issues, including revenue recognition, fair value measurement, lease accounting, business combinations, and consolidation.
- Monitor and interpret new accounting standards and their impact on the company's financial reporting.
- Review a limited number of account reconciliations in non-routine areas as well as areas involving a higher degree of judgment and/or technical expertise
- Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
- Support the implementation and execution of key controls and processes and update key control narratives, as needed
- Financial Reporting:
- Oversee the preparation and review of financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Manage the preparation of quarterly and annual financial reports for stakeholders, including investors, lenders, and regulatory bodies.
- Coordinate with global regions to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
- Team Leadership:
- Lead and mentor a team of accounting professionals, providing guidance and support in their professional development.
- Collaborate with the finance teams to provide accounting insights on business segment performance.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement in accounting practices and processes.
- Strategic Support:
- Advise senior management on the accounting and reporting implications of strategic initiatives.
- Support the due diligence process for new investments by assessing financial and accounting risks.
- Assist in the development and implementation of financial systems and tools to improve efficiency and accuracy.
What You'll Need
- Embrace and lead change effectively while maintaining that change within the company culture.
- Strong understanding of financial regulations, accounting principles, and best practices.
- Exceptional analytical and strategic thinking skills.
- Excellent leadership and communication abilities.
- Proficiency in financial software and tools, such as Excel, ERP systems, and data visualization tools.
- Strong sense of ownership and drive, including a desire and ability to dive into the details.
- Experience developing and implementing processes, policies, and procedures for an entrepreneurial company.
- Strong understanding of US GAAP, segregation of duties and internal controls.
- This role should be comfortable with ambiguity and can "connect the dots" using their experience and expertise to navigate the organization to identify subject matter experts and find solutions to challenges.
- Detail-oriented, highly analytical, and technical yet flexible, self-motivated, and big-picture minded.
- Results oriented, high energy, inspirational and self-motivated leader.
Company Benefits and Perks
Convergint fosters a supportive, accessible, and inclusive environment in which individuals of different backgrounds and identities are able to realize their maximum potential within the company. We offer a variety of programs and exceptional benefits to all of our colleagues:
- Company Holidays and Paid Time Off
- Fun & Laughter Day Off
- Medical, Dental & Vision Plan
- Life insurance & Disability Plan
- Wellness Program
- 401K Matching Plan
- Colleague Assistance Program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Competitive salary and compensation plan
- Vehicle reimbursement plan
- Corporate Social Responsibility Day
- And much more...
Requirements:
Education: College degree, trade school or equivalent experience
- Bachelor's Degree and/or Master's Degree in Accounting
- CPA required
- Minimum +10 years' experience, public accounting experience preferred years total experience with at least 3+ years' experience at a public accounting firm required
Convergint is committed to a culture of Inclusion and Diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Visit our Convergint careers site to learn more about the company and the exciting opportunities available.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)