Senior Director

Description:

The Senior Director, Business Unit Controller (Shelter Solutions) occupies a senior position within both the accounting leadership team and the business unit leadership team, reporting directly to the Chief Accounting Officer of the Company. This role is accountable for overseeing the business unit's accounting and reporting functions in alignment with the established corporate directives. The incumbent will collaborate with corporate accounting, business unit leadership, including the business unit Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) organization, the global shared service organization, as well as internal audit, tax, and other pertinent groups. Additionally, the role involves partnership with the Business Unit Vice President of Finance.

It is imperative to maintain the integrity of and enhance the underlying accounting processes. The ideal candidate must possess the capability to drive substantial process improvements in a challenging environment and exhibit comprehensive knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). A high level of attention to detail and the ability to drive efficiencies throughout the business unit's accounting function are essential. The individual will be responsible for safeguarding the control environment and leading an accounting organization that consistently delivers high-quality financial data to key stakeholders in a timely manner.

Primary Responsibilities
 

• Oversees day-to-day accounting and control functions for business unit
• Collaborates with FP&A team
• Supports business unit to drive value and improve results
• Manages monthly close and reporting for business units
• Ensures consistent implementation of accounting policies
• Resolves accounting issues per company policies
• Strong control focus with ability to implement and upgrade
• Participates in "non-routine transactions" process
• Coordinates resolution of technical accounting issues
• Works with independent accountants, corporate controller, and external reporting
• Interprets, implements, and monitors accounting policies
• Integrates acquisitions and divestitures with corporate and IT
• Engages in business unit system implementations
• Hires, trains, and retains skilled staff
• Performs other assigned duties
   

Qualifications

Ideal Experience
 

• More than 10 years of accounting, controls, and financial reporting experience in a large, complex, manufacturing company.
• Experienced leading a decentralized accounting function.
• Proven experience driving strategic transformation initiatives.
• Previous controller experience.
• National public accounting firm experience.
• A proven history of establishing, documenting, and implementing well-defined accounting and control procedures, policies, and processes.
• Strong business acumen and broad experience in financial reporting. Significant experience with U.S. GAAP.
• Proven experience implementing systems is preferred.
• Experience with Mergers and Acquisitions, a track record of financial due diligence and integration associated with transactions is preferred.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to multi-task. Plan oriented.
• Strong academic credentials, including a degree in accounting. A graduate decree is a plus. A CPA designation is required, with fluency in accounting and oversight.