Director of Accounting

Description

Job Summary

The Director Accounting is a key leadership role of TIG’s Finance and Accounting functions. Responsible for financial reporting, monthly closing, internal controls, all while working in a high growth environment, the Director Accounting will also have leadership roles in several on-going initiatives, including upcoming M&A activity.

The Director Accounting will work closely with all department staff of the company, Senior Management, Board of Directors, and external constituencies such as the private equity sponsor, bankers, and auditors. The Director Accounting will also be an integral part of the growth activities, including evaluating and integrating acquisitions.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the CFO to ensure credibility of financial reporting by providing accurate analysis of budgets, financial trends and forecasts in multi-location environment.
• Develop and maintain detailed monthly closing schedule with responsibilities for all direct reports and subordinates.
• Review monthly financial operating reports for accuracy, completeness and major variances between actual and budget results.
• Help develop accounting policies and coordinate reporting systems with IT, operations and accounting staff in a timely and effective manner.
• Drive efforts to appropriately educate personnel about company accounting policies and procedures to ensure that they are institutionalized.
• Collaborate with the Financial Planning & Analysis resources to ensure maximum impact.
• Perform ad hoc, high profile special projects without interruption to the closing process.
• Work with company auditors and other external constituents.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with senior executives to identify their needs and seek full range of business solutions.
• Provide recommendations to enhance financial performance and business opportunities.
• Develop and monitor policies and procedures within GAAP and corporate guidelines to ensure compliance.
• Work closely and seamlessly with CFO’s other direct reports.
• Other responsibilities may be required or delegated. 

Requirements

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• CPA required.
• At least 7 years of direct accounting experience with an emphasis on general accounting with a strong understanding of GAAP
• At least 2 years of Public Accounting experience.
• Acquisition diligence, integration and Purchase Accounting experience a plus.
• Demonstrated process improvement experience in general accounting functional areas.
• Previous exposure to transportation and logistics related industries desired.
• Middle market company experience with prior Private Equity experienced preferred.
• Excellent oral, written and presentation skills; able to say a lot in little time.
• Excellent computer skills, a power user of Microsoft Office Suite required.

 Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, sit, and walk. The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 15 pounds on their own, use hands to grasp or handle objects, reach with hands and arms, stoop, talk, and hear. 

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people in this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required from personnel. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities as needed.