Associate Director - Accounting

SHI International Corp; New Jersey; On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental coverage

401(k) plan

Flexible spending account

Job summary

SHI International Corp in New Jersey is seeking an Associate Director - Accounting to lead financial operations while ensuring the accuracy of financial information. In this role, you will manage the financial close processes and work with cross-functional teams to support decision-making.

The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in accounting, a CPA certification, and the ability to lead and mentor a team. The position offers benefits including medical coverage and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 8–12+ years of progressive accounting experience with leadership in financial close.
• Experience in process automation and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Ability to work with large datasets.

Responsibilities

• Lead core accounting operations and financial reporting.
• Oversee daily accounting activities including GL oversight.
• Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close.

Skills

Knowledge of GAAP and internal control frameworks

Analytical and financial data interpretation

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Leadership and team development

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA certification

Tools

ERP systems (SAP preferred)

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Job Summary

The Associate Director - Accounting is responsible for leading end-to-end accounting operations and ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of financial information across the US business. This role oversees all aspects of the financial close process, directs internal reporting delivery, maintains a strong control environment, and partners across Finance and Operations to support informed decision-making.

Role Description

• Lead core accounting operations, financial reporting, team leadership, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Oversee daily accounting activities including GL oversight, reconciliations, accruals, and sub-ledger integrity.
• Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close.
• Review, approve, and validate journal entries, schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Maintain documented internal control framework and ensure GAAP compliance.
• Coordinate audit requests and partner with external auditors.
• Lead and mentor a team of accountants.
• Coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders including FP&A, Payroll, Finance Operations, Procurement, IT, and Operations.
• Identify and lead automation, standardization, and optimization of accounting processes; drive system enhancements within ERP and reporting tools.

Key Outputs & Deliverables

• Month‑end close: account reconciliations, journal entry summaries, variance analysis, and commentary.
• Quarterly balance sheet review deck with risk assessments and material variances.
• Monthly internal reporting packages (P/L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) with variance explanations, trend analyses, and KPI dashboards.
• Standard operating procedures and templates across Finance.
• Process improvement documentation, automation initiatives, and measurable time savings.
• Operational KPIs such as close cycle time, reconciliation completion rates, data quality metrics, and control effectiveness.

Skill Level Requirements

• Strong knowledge and application of GAAP and internal control frameworks.
• Advanced analytical and financial data interpretation skills.
• Ability to work with and analyze large datasets.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial systems.
• Strong leadership, team development, and mentoring capabilities.
• Effective cross‑functional collaboration and stakeholder management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong process improvement and automation mindset.

Other Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA certification.
• 8–12+ years of progressive accounting experience with demonstrated leadership in financial close and internal reporting.
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to develop, motivate, and mentor a team.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP preferred).
• BlackLine experience is a plus.
• Experience designing dashboards or automated reporting using Power BI, Workiva, Tableau, or similar tools.
• Industry experience in technology or other operationally complex environments.
• Experience with process automation, continuous improvement methodologies, or finance system transformations.
• Self‑starter with strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• 401(k) plan.
• Flexible spending account.
• Health, wellness, and financial benefits.
• World‑class facilities and technology support.

EEO Statement

Equal Employment Opportunity – M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status