Senior Director, Accounting

RG Search; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

RG Search is assisting a high-growth client in Austin to appoint a Senior Director, Accounting who will lead the accounting organization across North America. The role focuses on driving accounting operations, general ledger, fixed assets, and financial reporting with an emphasis on accuracy and compliance.

The successful candidate will manage 40+ professionals, collaborate with regional and global teams, and design roadmaps around people, processes, and technology to improve efficiency and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Accounting or Finance; MBA preferred.
• 10+ years progressively responsible accounting experience (manufacturing)
• 4+ years public accounting experience, Big 4 a plus
• 2+ years supervisory experience in accounting

Responsibilities

• Transform the accounting leadership of a high-growth company, shaping strategy and execution.
• Oversee Accounting Operations, General Ledger, Fixed Asset Accounting and Financial Reporting.
• Lead 40+ accounting and finance professionals; develop talent and succession plans.
• Join regional and global leadership to implement roadmaps around people, process and technology.
• Ensure timely, accurate accounting records, IFRS reporting, policies and controls.
• Oversee audits and the system of internal controls; drive continuous improvement in processes and tech.

Skills

Leadership

Executive communication

Problem solving

Detail oriented

Change management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

MBA preferred

Tools

SAP

Oracle

ERP systems

Job description

Company: Healthcare / Manufacturing
Location: Austin
Size: $600M business unit (35%+ EBITDA, 65% gross margins)
Reports: 4 direct, 35-person accounting group
The Opportunity: Transform the accounting leadership of this high-growth company that has out-maneuvered larger companies to become a leader in its category space.

• Huge opportunity to drive change and impact results.
• Great exposure to operations.

The Senior Director, Accounting will serve as a key strategic leader within the Finance Function, responsible for all aspects of Accounting Operations, General Ledger Accounting, Fixed Asset Accounting and Financial Reporting.

• Act as Senior Accounting Leader in North America, responsible for the Leadership and Development of 40+ Accounting and Finance professionals.
• Serve on Regional and Global Leadership teams, developing and implementing strategic roadmap centering around people, process and technologies
• Responsibility for the timely and accurate production of all accounting records, results, financial statements and other financial reporting (IFRS)
• Developing, maintaining and overseeing an effective system of accounting systems, policies, procedures and controls to maintain compliance
• Oversight of all Accounting Systems, General Ledger and Fixed Asset Accounting
• Oversight and management of all internal and external financial audits.
• Developing and maintaining a culture of continuous improvement of People, Process and Technology striving for efficiency and effectiveness
• Develop and maintain Accounts Receivable function, with a focus on limiting risk and maximizing collections
• Leadership of the Accounts Payable organization, with a focus on timely and accurate payments, accruals and compliance, while designing systems and processes designed to prevent and mitigate any fraud.
• Management and oversight of all key Finance Applications within scope of assignment, including but not limited to ERP’s (SAP, Oracle, etc), AP and AR automation
• Development of people within organization, with a focus on enablement, empowerment and progression across all direct and indirect reports.
• Prepare and manage departmental budgets for all assigned cost centers.
• Support M&A (Buy & Sell side) activities

Competencies Required:

• Self-starter, demonstrates initiative and ability to lead through change and complexity
• Ability to interact with all levels within the organization, with an emphasis on executive level presentations
• Excellent skills in oral and written communication
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Detailed oriented, organized and has strong ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize to meet tight deadlines
• Ability to identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
• Must be capable of working both independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team

Education: Bachelor's Degree or higher Accounting or Finance, MBA preferred
Preferred Work Experience

• 10+ Years Progressively responsible accounting experience (some in manufacturing)
• 4+ Years Public accounting experience, Big 4 a plus
• 2+ Years Supervisory experience in accounting