VP - Accounting

JOB SUMMARY:

The Vice President, Accounting will oversee the organization’s Accounting teams and report directly to the Chief Financial Officer. Oversight and functional responsibility include the following areas: General Accounting and Financial Reporting, Annual Financial Audit and Income Taxes, Inventory Cost Accounting, Inventory Control, Fixed Assets, Business Tax Compliance, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Digital Transformation/Financial Systems. This role will direct and manage the Accounting teams and own all aspects of the day-to-day operations of these teams.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Directs and manages the Accounting teams, which consists of General Accounting and Financial Reporting, Annual Financial Audit and Income Taxes, Inventory Cost Accounting, Inventory Control, Fixed Assets, Business Tax Compliance, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Digital Transformation/Financial Systems.

• Owns all aspects of the day-to-day operations of these teams while developing the financial strategy for the accounting organization.

• Owns exceptional relationship management with internal leadership team, partners, and external customers, including Banks (Financial Reporting and Covenant Compliance), Auditors, Legal, Third-Party Financial Consultants, etc.

• Delivers strategic and tactical input and establishes strong relationships with the executive leadership team.

• Ensures seamless collaboration, partnership and coordination between accounting and finance to ensure activities are completed in a timely, accurate and complete manner.

• Acts as a liaison with ATC external auditors and accountants on matters of audit and tax compliance.

• In partnership with the CFO and VP of Finance, responsible for reporting and compliance with the company's credit facility and equipment financing.

• Responsible for the oversight of the U.S. corporate accounting team and a 3rd party international accounting firm.

• Oversees the monthly and year-end financial accounting closing processes as well as the year-end financial audit process.

• Serves as a member of the corporate Budget Committee.

• Acts as a liaison with VP Finance in compilation and analysis of corporate annual budget and all financial projections.

• Oversees and is responsible for financial reporting to internal and external stakeholders.

• Leads monthly financial review meetings with key internal cost center leaders and their team members.

• Oversees the user management, accounting, and expense reporting of the company's corporate credit card program.

• Keeping current with ATC-relevant generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) accounting standards and pronouncements.

• Ensures the maintenance of appropriate financial records and preparation of required financial reports.

• Develops and maintains all necessary accounting policies and systems, including general ledger and financing reporting to ensure that records are maintained in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.

• Controls all tax planning and compliance with required federal, state, local, payroll, property, and other applicable taxes.

• Promotes a culture of high performance and continuous improvement that values learning and a commitment to quality.

• Mentors and develops staff using a supportive and collaborative approach, assigns accountabilities, sets objectives, establishes priorities, monitors, and evaluates results.

• Provides strong leadership, communication, personal connection, and contribution to the overall performance of the organization.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration with a major in finance or accounting; Master’s Degree is preferred

• CPA required

• Corporate Accounting and Manufacturing industry experience required; public accounting experience required

• 10 years’ experience in General Accounting and Financial Reporting, Annual Financial Audit and Income Taxes, Inventory Cost Accounting, Inventory Control, Fixed Assets, Business Tax Compliance, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Digital Transformation/Financial Systems

• Direct experience of being part of a digital transformation both corporate-wide and in Accounting and/or Finance preferred

• Experience working in privately held / family-owned companies preferred

• Previous operational leadership in an Accounting group comprised of multiple disciplines

• Demonstrated capabilities in broadening an Accounting department’s structure for proven success and sustainability for growth

• Exceptional relationship management with internal leadership team, partners, and external customers, including Banks (Financial Reporting and Covenant Compliance), Auditors, Legal, Third-Party Financial Consultants, etc.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required 

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

• Excellent negotiation skills

• Strong analytical, decision-making, project management, planning and organizational skills

• Strong supervisory and leadership skills

• Experience with Oracle Fusion or similar integrated financial systems required

• Excellent multi-tasking and time management skills  

• Outstanding organization skills and attention to detail

• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines

• Superior verbal and written communication skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to travel both nationally and internationally

• Ability to withstand prolonged periods sitting at a desk

• Frequent use of upper extremities to perform keyboard functions and work on a computer

• Ability to occasionally stand/walk