Director, Technical Accounting and SEC Reporting

Wabash; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Wabash seeks a Director of Accounting & SEC Reporting to oversee general accounting, SEC reporting, and internal controls in support of US GAAP compliance. This leadership role leads the accounting team, interfaces with external auditors, and drives process improvements across the close and reporting cycles.

The position requires a minimum of 10 years in accounting with management experience, a CPA preferred, and strong ability to communicate with senior leaders while ensuring accurate, timely

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance (master's preferred).
• Minimum 10 years of accounting with management experience.
• CPA preferred.
• Ability to research technical accounting issues and document conclusions.
• Communicate well with all levels and personalities, including presenting recommendations to managers and senior leaders.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and deliver on projects with competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Establish and enforce accounting policies and procedures in compliance with GAAP.
• Ensure integrity of financial results through internal controls.
• Pursue process improvements for consolidated financial statements.
• Oversee SEC and external reporting and US GAAP adjustments.
• Manage month-end close process with timely reconciliations.
• Perform balance sheet & income statement analytics and support Audit Committee materials.
• Coordinate with FP&A to communicate month-end results and variances.
• Lead accounting team and manage staff development.
• Administer SAP and Oracle consolidation solutions.
• Assess staffing needs and optimize reporting structures.
• Define and implement best-in-class processes leveraging existing systems.

Skills

Accounting leadership

GAAP knowledge

CPA

Technical accounting

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

SAP

Oracle consolidation

Job description

About the Role:

The Director of Accounting & SEC Reporting is responsible for overseeing the general accounting and SEC reporting functions. This individual is also responsible for implementing and maintaining a system of internal controls and ensuring that all external reporting is prepared in compliance with financial policies, SEC requirements, and US GAAP.

Your Responsibilities:

• Establish (as needed), monitor, and enforce accounting policies and procedures in compliance with GAAP


• Ensure the integrity of financial results through the development, implementation, and support of proper internal controls.


• Recommend and actively pursue process improvements ensuring the integrity of consolidated financial statements.


• Responsible for the overall SEC and external reporting process, including the preparation and review of financial statements as well as verifying appropriateness of US GAAP adjustments and non-GAAP measures/reconciliations.


• Responsible for the month-end close process by ensuring that deadlines are met, by reviewing JE and ensuring that there is adequate support, and that reconciliations are completed and reviewed timely.


• Perform and/or review detailed balance sheet & income statement analytics and assist in the preparation of Audit Committee materials.


• Work closely with FP&A to understand and communicate month end results, and variances to plan.


• Direct overall company financial accounting activities, including the documentation of accounting processes.


• Support and document (as needed) existing and new accounting transactions or any other company initiatives that would have an accounting impact


• Act as primary contact between external auditors and accounting department in managing the annual financial statement and internal control audits.


• Lead and manage an effective accounting team, including driving performance and coaching the team.


• Administer and manage SAP and the Company's Oracle consolidation solution.


• Assess company and departmental needs and priorities to evaluate, recommend, and carry out staffing, resource, and reporting structure changes.


• Define, develop, and implement best in class processes leveraging the capabilities of existing systems and the supporting tools.


• Other duties as assigned

Let's Talk About Your Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree (Preferred Major: accounting, finance, or related field (master's preferred))


• Minimum 10 years of experience in accounting, with management and oversight experience


• CPA preferred


• Ability to research technical accounting issues, exercise professional judgment, and document conclusions/recommendations


• Communicate well with all levels and personalities, including discussing business problems and presenting recommendations to managers and senior leaders


• Ability to organize, prioritize, and deliver on projects with competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment with very little guidance

Leadership Attributes:

At Wabash, we pride ourselves on being empowering, and there are some things we feel very strongly about:

• Embrace Diversity and Inclusion -- Solicit and respect the input of others, celebrate differences, and strive for transparency and inclusiveness


• Seek to Listen -- Actively listen to reach the best solution and make the strongest decisions


• Always Learn -- Strive to improve; do not quit or settle for the status quo


• Be Authentic -- Demonstrate honesty, incredible energy, and grit in everything you do


• Win Together -- Collaborate, seek alignment, and excel at cross-group communication to success as one team and One Wabash

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Affirmative Action/EEO Statement:

Wabash is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for its associates and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, or other protected class or activity under federal, state, or local law. All employment decisions must be based on neutral, legitimate criteria. All employment policies and rules shall be applied equally to similarly situated associates.