The client is seeking a Director of Accounting and Reporting to succeed the Chief Accounting Officer within a global manufacturing entity servicing industrial and automotive customers. This high-profile position involves the preparation and filing of external financial reporting documents, SEC filings, and adherence to US GAAP Technical Accounting guidance. The role requires overseeing monthly accounting close, financial consolidation and reporting, SOX compliance, and internal controls. The Director will be managing a team of 6-8 reports located across the US and Europe and must be based in the Greater Detroit Metro area, with relocation necessary if not currently residing there.
The role involves leading the preparation and review of quarterly and annual SEC reports, working collaboratively with various departments to ensure timely and accurate disclosures. The individual will oversee financial closings and support various financial functions, including implementing new accounting reporting standards and advising the executive leadership on technical accounting issues. A crucial part of the role is to coordinate and collaborate with human resources and legal functions on transactions, ensuring accurate equity data management, and supporting audit committee engagements. The person will ensure all accounting policies comply with US GAAP and SOX, manage financial systems for monthly closings, and assist in pension accounting.
The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, with an MBA being highly preferred, and must be a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). The role requires over ten years of professional experience in accounting, ideally with prior public accounting experience at a Big 4 firm. The candidate will need to perform technical accounting research, engage in necessary audits, and maintain knowledge of emerging accounting and reporting rules. The ability to coordinate reviews and audits and assist with subsidiary financial statements are also key requirements.