Director of Accounting

Compensation

$170,000-$190,000

Job Summary

The Director of Accounting oversees the corporate office accounting department with a focus on ensuring the timely and accurate delivery of consolidated financial statements and reporting. This includes corporate office general accounting, accounts payable and accounts receivable, and establishes and implements strategies for reconciling accounts and reporting financial results. The Director of Accounting is responsible for the consolidation of the Colas USA financials, for both GAAP and IFRS purposes.  The Director of Accounting will have several direct reports and works to allocate tasks evenly across the team. They are responsible for driving team performance and getting the most out of individual contributors.

Main Responsibilities

• Establishes accounting operational strategies by evaluating trends, establishing critical measurements, determining production, productivity, quality, and customer-service strategies, designing systems, accumulating resources, resolving problems, and implementing change, ensuring compliance with GAAP and IFRS.

• Directs the maintenance of the organization's general ledger and oversees monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting close and consolidated financial reporting, including coordinating with internal and external auditors.

• Provides financial information by coordinating with FP&A Department to support budget/forecast preparation, collecting, analyzing, and consolidating financial information, and advising departments on the collection and analysis of data.

• Leads and directs the work of other employees and has responsibility for personnel actions including hiring, performance management, and termination.

• Contributes to strategic planning, direction, and goal setting for the department or function in collaboration with senior management.

• Establishes departmental policies, practices, and procedures that have a significant impact on the organization

• Oversee Lease management process by collaborating with Equipment, Procurement and local finance teams.

• Ensure accuracy and timely delivery of reporting package to Headquarter Finance Department.

• Oversee internal control practices and compliance reporting.

• Investigates potential financial frauds.

Skills

• Minimum 10 years of relevant accounting experience, including some prior management experience

• Thorough knowledge of U.S. GAAP and IFRS

• Prior experience in the construction industry is a plus

• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities across all level of an organization

• Strong leadership skills with a dedication to driving and achieving results

• Knowledge of employee relationship building and performance management techniques, with the ability to teach and grow others within the organization

• Excellent attention to details

• Strong Analytical skills, including accounting and mathematical skills

• Ability to set and meet deadlines

• Experience with State, Federal, Property, and Sales Tax laws

• Ability to identify and seek needed information/research skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office specifically Word, PowerPoint, and Excel 

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or other related field required; Master’s degree preferred.

• CPA, CMA or CCIFP certification a plus, but not required.

• Valid Drivers’ License and ability to maintain a clean driving record.