Director of Corporate Accounting

Master Fluid Solutions; Perrysburg (OH); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

401(k) match

Job summary

Master Fluid Solutions is seeking a Director of Corporate Accounting to oversee monthly close, GAAP compliance, and external audits across all business units worldwide. You will lead process improvements and ensure robust internal controls while partnering with the CFO and global finance teams.

The role requires advanced accounting knowledge, 8–10 years of experience, and a track record in multinational corporate accounting.

Qualifications

• CPA or advanced degree in Accounting/Finance required.
• 8–10 years of experience, with 3–5 years in corporate accounting/GAAP.
• Experience with multinational entities and external reporting.
• Strong ethics and stakeholder management.
• Proficient GAAP knowledge and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly accounting and reporting in accordance with GAAP.
• Lead internal and external audits and statutory reporting.
• Drive process improvements and ERP integrations across units.
• Coordinate with global teams for financial consolidation.
• Ensure accurate public reporting and internal controls.

Skills

GAAP expertise

Leadership

Auditing & reporting

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Education

CPA or advanced degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Financial consolidation software

Excel

MS Office

Job description

The Director Corporate Accounting is responsible for overseeing monthly accounting & reporting, GAAP compliance, internal & external audit and building GAAP-aware and compliant accounting expertise in the company across all Business Units (NA, Europe, China, APAC), leading process improvement projects to integrate domestic & international accounting and reporting with current ERP systems, and financial consolidation systems.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Driving for results
• Acting as a champion for change
• Serving the market and customers
• Building and supporting teams
• Supporting coworkers

JOB COMPETENCIES:

• Technical/Professional knowledge/proficiency
• Analytical skills
• Communication
• Work standards
• Working under pressure

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Works under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

None

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• CPA or advanced degree in Accounting, Finance.
• Minimum of 8-10 years professional related experience (3-5 years in corporate accounting and GAAP)
• Experience working in a multi-national company and managing external reporting and Statutory Accounting to GAAP differences.
• High ethical standards.
• Ability to manage relationships across departments with competing priorities while proactively following-up on open tasks with minimal supervision.
• Proficient knowledge of GAAP and internal controls and how they affect the general ledger and external reporting to the public.
• Ability to lead process improvement projects (i.e. equity accounting) and create procedures for day-to-day operations.
• Strong knowledge of Excel and experience working with large data sets.
• Demonstrated proficiency in standard MS Office software applications. Knowledge of ERP and Financial consolidation systems
• Excellent communicator, both written and oral for technical and non-technical audiences

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. StandOccasionally (<33% of the time)

2. Walk Occasionally (<33% of the time)

3. Sit Constantly (>66% of the time)

4. Climb Not applicable

5. Bend or Kneel Occasio... (<33% of the time)

6. Lift/Carry up to 25 lbs. Occasionally (<33% of the time)

ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES:

• Establishes and reviews internal controls procedures and compliance and trains the larger finance team in GAAP and accounting policies.
• Responsible for internal and external financial statement audit processes including the preparation of financial statements and reporting in compliance with GAAP.
• Ensures the application of sound accounting and GAAP principles and practices, demonstrates proficiency in areas related to the general ledger and financial reporting and communicates clearly with all levels of the organization.
• Participates in standard six-day accounting close by reviewing financial statement reporting and annual consolidated financial statements.
• Maintains relationship with auditors and leads audit engagements and completion.
• Supports the CFO for Audit committee reviews of financial statements and internal controls.
• Collaborates globally and cross functionally to build scalable operational processes (ERP system integration, M&A, Foreign exchange and investment accounting, international accounting), establishes measures of success, and improves timelines and efficiencies to support global growth.
• Participates in frequent balance sheet reviews and forecasting with all Business Units
• Responsible for compliant filings across all entities and optimizes entities. Leads global entity set-up for the company, working alongside the Corporate Secretary.
• Drive process improvement and automation initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal and external sources on tax savings opportunities.

About the Organization Master Fluid Solutions is a well-established, international chemical company in the metalworking industry, offering fully competitive benefits and a matching 401(k).

Master Fluid Solutions a Great Place to Work

Follow the Golden Rule

Tell the truth

Support Innovation: we must innovate to thrive and survive

Make a commitment keep a commitment

Continuously Improve - plan, do, check, act (PDCA)

Outcome driven - not activity driven

Start with the end in mind

Creativity before capital

A Bright Future

Master Fluid Solutions is a transitioning organization that is experiencing a new chapter of growth on a world wide basis. We are a strong company that has aggressive goals and expectations to grow our company 100% over a five-year period and we are well on our way to meeting those goals. The culture is entrepreneurial, responsive, adaptive, and fast moving.

A Proud History

Master Fluid Solutions was founded by Clyde A. Sluhan in 1951 not simply as a business for the sake of making profit but as a company dedicated to the improvement of manufacturing productivity to benefit mankind with a higher standard of living at an ever lower cost. He believed that he was put on the earth not to "pursue happiness", but to help others, and in the words of philosopher Leo Rosten, "to have it make some difference that (he) lived at all."

A Great Company

Our commitment to environmental responsibility and product stewardship is supported by extensive training of our associates, distributors, and end-users. We believe sound environmental practices that contribute to less waste, lower costs, and higher efficiency make good economic sense. We attract, retain, and develop Great People by fostering a culture that enhances creativity, continuous learning and improvement, teamwork, responsibility, and mutual trust.

This position is currently accepting applications.