Tencate Advanced Armor Hiring for Director of Finance Job at Hebron, OH Full Time

At TenCate USA we are a U.S. based foreign owned global company which ensures the survivability of the people working in hostile environments worldwide, and we know and respect how very important our product performance is. This is our greatest motivation.

We understand the environment in which our clients need to perform their jobs and we make lighter, better composite solutions that offer superior protection and make a difference. We have made it our business to be a leader in this field without ever accepting that excellent is good enough.

Our global reach in support of protection requirements means that we have solutions for a wide range of platforms. Light, medium, and heavy vehicles, maritime platforms, aircraft, and personnel protection systems each present their own protection challenges and different theatres and operational requirements mean that protection level needs vary. For TenCate USA, this means that we have become experts in customizing every composite solution to the requirements and specifications posed by end-users, MoDs, OEMs, and system integrators. We have a strong global track record as a cost-effective, quality driven and highly reliable partner in complex large-scale projects.

For more information, visit: www.tencateadvancedarmor.com

Position Overview:

• Lead a team that consists of an Accounting Manager, and AP & AR specialist to ensure accurate cost accounting and adherence to GAAP.
• Responsible for overseeing the General Accounting and Financial Reporting functions of our companies and will report directly to the CFO.
• Responsible for implementing and maintaining a system of internal controls that will ensure that company assets are adequately safeguarded and that all financial reporting is prepared in compliance with all financial policies. This role will work closely with the Managers and Directors to ensure accurate financial information is provided, as well as assist in the development of the site financial performance.
• People Development: This role will be responsible for the local accounting and finance team, and actively develop skills through the appraisal and career development processes, and recruitment.
• Manage and lead the accounting team in monthly, quarterly, and year-end accounting close

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting

• Oversee the month-end close procedures for multiple operating companies, divisions, and sub-divisions.
• Development of Defense Contract Accounting Agency (DCAA) approved accounting system.
• Responsible for reviewing monthly/quarterly account reconciliations and other documents to ensure this compliance.
• Review monthly actual versus budget information and associated expenses. Review detailed activity by general ledger account to verify proper general ledger account coding and appropriate capitalization treatment. Provide supporting documents and explanation of significant expenses as well as reconciling accounts payable reporting to actual vs. budget reporting. Notify management of projected budget overage on any individual expense line items.
• Prepare and/or review journal entries and account reconciliations based on supporting reconciliations and schedules.
• Oversees the general accounting function, which includes inter-company accounting, cash management/reconciliation, financial reporting, and balance sheet management
• Provide comprehensive financial updates to senior management by evaluating, analyzing, and reporting appropriate data points.
• Drive process improvement and automation efforts to streamline accounting operations and improve the quality of monthly, quarterly, and annual closes, and internal controls.
• Review and provide final authorization of invoices for payment and proper account classification.

Costing/Inventory Control

• Develop and maintain standard costs, including recommendation of pricing to sustain margin profitability.
• Managing cost accounting, identifying, and oversee managing variances.
• Assist plant management in implementing financial and performance measurement systems.
• Assist plant management in determining and prioritizing plant opportunities for operational accounting efforts consistent with goals and strategies.
• Assist in development of new labor & overhead rates for budget & forecasts.
• Assist with inventory valuation and related reporting.
• Troubleshoot and fix integration errors and variances.
• Assist in all aspects of inventory management/controls throughout the entire production cycle.
• Monitor inventory transactions, update general ledger, gather, and analyze data, perform audits and assessments, and produce regular inventory reports.
• Provide financial analysis with an emphasis on capital investments, pricing decisions, and contract negotiations.

Other Responsibilities

• Reviews payroll and benefits compliance in conjunction with Human Resources.
• Preparation of business activity reports, financial forecasts, and annual budgets.
• Audits accounts to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations; coordinates with outside auditors and provides needed information for the annual external audit.
• Communicates with internal / External parties relevant to the key accountabilities. External contacts are primary customers, potential customers, and various governmental agencies in support of the business.
• Oversee fixed asset capitalization and depreciation.
• Legal issues reporting and resolution.
• Ad hoc reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business required.
• CPA and/or CMA preferred.
• Preferred 5+ of experience in an accounting department or at an accounting firm, with exposure to cash management, general ledger management, and project accounting.
• Preferred 5+ years of manufacturing experience.
• Outstanding analytical, quantitative, and social skills.
• Ability to prioritize, self-manage, and multi-task, preferably with experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and various ERP and online accounting systems required.

Additional Qualifications

• Accuracy and Detail-Orientation: Create and review records thoroughly and accurately.
• Curiosity and Intelligence: Eager to explore and deepen understanding of new areas. Learns quickly while demonstrating the ability to proficiently understand and absorb new information.
• Reliability and Responsibility: Take ownership and responsibility for operational excellence and contributions to a positive patient experience. Foster confidence from the team by consistently exceeding expectations
• Infectious Enthusiasm: Can inspire excitement for the company’s vision and current capabilities. Exhibits passion and excitement over work.
• Strong Communication: Speaks and writes articulately; excels at public speaking; is an active listener.

Advertising for job openings with the statement “We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Experience:

• Accounting: 5 years (Preferred)
• Management: 5 years (Preferred)
• Cost accounting: 5 years (Preferred)
• Financial Reporting: 5 years (Preferred)
• IFRS: 5 years (Preferred)
• ERP systems: 5 years (Preferred)
• Account reconciliation: 5 years (Preferred)
• Manufacturing: 5 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Certified Management Accountant (CMA) certificate (Preferred)
• CPA Certificate or Licence (Preferred)

Work Location: One location