Director of Accounting

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor team of accountants through both direct reports and three supervisors
• Manage the financial reporting process, including general ledger, account reconciliations, and journal entries. Produce complete, accurate, timely and consistent monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting
• Manage ongoing AP and AR transactions and monthly, quarterly, and annual review processes.
• Ensure processes adhere to policies and internal control best practices and audit standards.
• Design and implement operational practices that drive standardization, efficiency and automation of processes
• Partner with the business units and functional groups to provide excellent customer service and ensure their financial reporting / data needs are being met
• Be the point of escalation for finance and business process owners and ensure timely remediation of issues
• Responsible for supervising all financial reviews and audits, including reviews and audits by independent accountants, governmental agencies, customers, or suppliers
• Manage third party providers to ensure all requirements are met or exceeded
• Collaborate with suppliers and customers as needed to resolve AR and AP issues
• Lead the professional development of Accounting Team personnel
• Assist in / recommend the deployment of available and emerging technology platforms to deliver continuous improvement and drive efficiencies.
• Maintain confidentiality of all financial information and investment decisions
• Reports to the CFO of Asphalt Materials Inc.

Qualifications/ Requirements

• Ten years of relevant experience in public and / or corporate accounting
• A bachelor's degree in finance or accounting, or equivalent practical experience
• CPA desired
• Demonstrated work experience: financial reporting, cost accounting, AP / AR/ credit management, supervisory experience, critical thinking, and executive presentations
• Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to collaborate effectively using broad range of influence styles to drive desired results
• Impeccable written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey various forms of information to broad audience
• Continuous Improvement mindset with demonstrated process design / process improvement experience
• Interest in and passion for accounting system technology. Strong willingness to learn new systems and adapt process to take advantage of new capabilities.
• High degree of self-confidence, poise, maturity, discretion, and diplomacy
• Self-motivated and passionate with a drive for success enthusiastic about delivering high quality work and making a difference in your function, our company, and our industry
• Ability to work with and act in utmost confidentiality with sensitive company information
• Have a strong ownership mentality and drive for results
• Sound problem solver who can quickly process complex information and present it clearly and simply
• Strong knowledge of MS Office applications including Word, Excel, SharePoint, and PowerPoint
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP desired

Primary Location: United States-Indiana-Indianapolis

Work Locations: Indianapolis

Job: Director of Accounting

Organization: Asphalt Materials

Travel: Yes, up to 10 % of the Time

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