LHH Looking for Director of Accounting – Addison, TX (160k-165k + bonus) at Addison, TX Full Time

LHH is working with a large company in the Addison area that is adding a new Director of Accounting to their team as a result of a retirement. This position requires a CPA and will manage 2 managers with 12 direct reports. In this role, you will lead and manage the accounting team, overseeing the planning, organization, and execution of activities within the Accounting department. Your primary responsibilities will include directing the preparation of consolidated financial statements for the company while ensuring they adhere to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and company policies. Additionally, you will be responsible for managing, recording, and safeguarding the company’s capital assets.

Job Functions:

• Direct the accurate and timely preparation of consolidated financial statements in compliance with GAAP and company policies. These financial reports play a critical role in assessing the financial health of the organization and are included in the Parent Company’s SEC filings.
• Communicate the financial results of the company to McLane Management and the Parent Company. Your reports will be instrumental in evaluating the company’s financial status.
• Monitor and analyze financial trends within the company, assessing their impact on operating results.
• Provide financial projections through budget and forecast preparation. Collect, analyze, and consolidate financial data, offering guidance to departments regarding their financial performance.
• Oversee all Revenue Accounting functions, including margin analysis, Customer Profitability reviews, Contractual Liability monitoring, and Annual Operating Plan input and analysis.
• Oversee Freight Portal Accounting.
• Ensure appropriate quarterly LIFO review with E&Y, providing inventory information and analysis.
• Analyze data processed through the system or interfaces with Oracle, addressing any data issues promptly.
• Act as the Accounting Liaison for system conversions, assisting in formulating, directing, and testing system changes (e.g., AS400 conversions to JDE, deviated pricing to Market Medium).
• Provide timely and accurate financial information to support Management and other departments within the company, including the provision of annual tax information.
• Offer active support to operations through system support, accounts payable, cash management, expense control, benefit tracking, and reconciliation of inter-company transactions.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree with a major in Accounting and a minimum of 10 years of overall accounting experience, including experience applying GAAP in a diverse corporate environment, or equivalent.
• CPA certification is required.
• At least 4 years of supervisory experience.
• 5 or more years of experience with monthly close processes, forecasts, budgets, account reconciliation, and financial analyses.
• Excellent managerial, interpersonal, time management, and project management skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

If you are interested in this opportunity, or any other career opportunities from LHH Recruitment Solutions please send your resume to: [email protected]