Director of Finance and Accounting

Korn Ferry
Conover, NC, United States
Full-time

Korn Ferry has partnered with our client in their search for a Director of Finance and Accounting. The Director of Finance and Accounting will play a crucial role in overseeing the financial health of the organization, providing strategic financial guidance, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in finance and accounting and have exceptional leadership skills, and a proven track record of driving financial success.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Prepare timely, accurate and detailed reports of financial performance
  • Be aware of the company’s financial position and be proactive to prevent problems
  • Analyze performance, opportunity, risk and effectively communicate to leadership
  • Using data, support business decisions for continuous improvement
  • Cultivate relationships with the global team, developing corporate projects together
  • Assist leadership in short- and long-term planning and cross-functional initiatives with a strategic, financial, and sustainability view
  • Lead planning and implementation of the operating budget (forecast)
  • Monitor and report budget performance to achieve budget control and success
  • Manage the company’s accounting system(s)
  • Recognize and anticipate opportunities and challenges as they relate to financial systems and procedures; streamline and improve fiscal functions through successfully implementing enhanced and efficient processes
  • Responsible for all fiscal and fiduciary responsibilities and controls
  • Develop and maintain processes to guarantee accuracy and compliance of accounting and reporting
  • Lead the financial affairs of the company in accordance with GAAP and government regulations
  • Manage internal and external financial audits
  • Manage the compliance and timely filing of taxes and tax-related reporting
  • Directly supervise, motivate, and manage a team of 6+ accounting professionals

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or relevant field
  • 7-10+ years of experience in a similar role (manufacturing experience preferred)
  • In-depth knowledge of corporate finance and accounting principles, laws, and best practices
  • Solid knowledge of financial analysis and forecasting
  • Excellent organizational and leadership skills
  • Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities
  • Exceptional analytical and strategic thinking and critical thinking skills with demonstrated experience identifying problems and implementing solutions

Korn Ferry ID 510597273

21 days ago
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