Director of Finance
Description
This position leads and manages the accounting functions for a capital equipment manufacturer, overseeing general ledger, month‑end close, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and full cost accounting (WIP, work center allocations and rates, production variance analysis). It combines hands‑on accounting with managerial responsibility and cross‑functional collaboration to deliver timely, accurate financial information for management, owners, creditors, and taxing authorities. This is an on-site position in Kansas City, MO with occasional international travel.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1.Ensure the accuracy of all financial information as presented on the monthly financial statements through review of account reconciliations with control schedules. Month-end closed in a timely manner with accurate data and financial analysis. Year-end financial audit is handled appropriately and completed in a timely and accurate manner.
2.Prepare annual budget, forecasts, and any revisions ensuring that annual budget contains proper analysis, is formulated to meet control standards, and is completed in a timely and accurate manner.
3.Supervise accounting team members in fulfilling their responsibilities. Proper management of department with timely resolution to issues. Develop a team through coaching, counselling, and mentoring. Ensure effective communication within department and that the accounting team follows-up appropriately.
4.Establish and oversee cost control methods. Ensure that accounting procedures are sound and in keeping with accepted standards; and accounting procedures are enforced throughout the company.
5.Formulate and administer approved accounting practices throughout the company to assure that financial and operating reports accurately reflect the condition of the business and provide reliable information necessary to control operations.
6.Direct the annual audit insuring that the audit is handled appropriately and completed in a timely manner and that proper coordination is maintained between internal and external personnel.
7.Ensure company compliance with federal, state and local tax regulations. Proper financial information is reported to the appropriate taxing authorities.
8.Prepare detailed journal entries and account analysis to ensure timely month end closing and financial analysis.
9. Define, establish and enhance the roles, goals, and responsibilities for all associates within the department. Ensure that all associates are effectively trained and skill sets match performance requirements. General and specific goals are assessed and reviewed on a consistent basis as a team and individually within department.
Qualifications:
Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree in accounting and 8 years’ experience in general and cost accounting; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Additional requirements include 3 years of previous managerial experience in a manufacturing environment. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience working for a capital equipment manufacturer.
Language Ability: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Math Ability: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages.
Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should be proficient in MS Office with advanced Excel skills. Expert knowledge of SAP S/4 Hana in FI/CO, COPA and Group Reporting/Finance for Group Reporting along with SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) with a deep understanding of the SD, MM, CS, PP and PS modules required.
Certificates and Licenses: Current valid driver’s license and the ability to obtain a passport for travel as required by position.