Director of Accounting IL Job at Creative Financial Staffing in Downers Grove

About the Company All the relevant skills, qualifications and experience that a successful applicant will need are listed in the following description. Global, well-respected publicly traded manufacturing company is seeking a Director of Accounting. The company is financially sound, known for providing tremendous professional growth and development opportunities, and the team is comprised of smart, passionate, team oriented, and talented individuals. This position will have a huge role in the company's finance transformation project including utilizing an overseas shared service group. Why Work for the Company: Great place to work!!! People we've placed love working here Stable and growing company- constantly acquiring new companies which creates additional opportunity. Great leadership Smart and talented team Opportunity to make an impact and add value High visibility Several examples of internal promotion- opportunity to build your career, lots of upward mobility. Flexibility to work from home Director of Accounting Primary Responsibilities include: Oversee all month end deliverables to ensure accuracy and consistency Work cross-functionally with Division CFO's and operating companies' management, as well as corporate finance and accounting to ensure an accurate and timely monthly and year-end close along with the timely reporting of all monthly financial information for this business segment Review and analyze quarterly and yearly financial and management reporting for the division Technical accounting- assist with one off accounting and reporting questions. Ad-hoc accounting and operational initiatives/projects Establish and maintain internal controls Support the Financial Reporting team with preparation of various footnote disclosures to the quarterly financial statements Add value by identifying opportunities, recommending, and implementing process improvements Liaison with external auditors and coordinate annual financial statement audit Ensure financial statements are in accordance with US GAAP Develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives, including automation and off shoring Preferred Qualifications for the Director of Accounting: 11+ years of accounting experience. 3+ years of management/supervisory experience Experience working at a publicly traded company Experience with finance transformation/working with an outsourced shared service group CPA preferred. Big 4 or 2nd tier public accounting experience a plus. Excellent communication skills; able to quickly establish a personal brand within the organization to drive cross functional collaboration Salary: $190,000k- $200,000k + bonus + LTI #ZRCFS #INNOV2024 #LI-KD3 #LI-Hybrid