Head of SEC Reporting - CAO Successor

• Successor to the Chief Accounting Officer
• Global role with high visibility and growth potential

About Our Client

Our client for the Director of Accounting and Reporting opportunity is a leading global manufacturer servicing industrial and automotive/mobility customers. This organization has a global reach with 10,000 employees and locations in 20 countries. With a strong focus on innovation and R&D they continue to be a market leader within their legacy markets and customers, while also driving growth into new markets and new applications.As the Director of Accounting and Reporting, this position will be responsible for the preparation and filing of all external financial reporting documents and related SEC filings and US GAAP Technical Accounting guidance for the Group. This person will also be responsible for providing leadership through the execution and enhanced improvements associated with the preparation and review of the consolidated financial statements for closings. In addition, this person will also be responsible for overseeing the monthly accounting close, financial consolidation and reporting, and SOX compliance and internal controls. The client is an SEC registered company and this individual will be seen as the successor to the Chief Accounting Officer.

This person will manage a team of 6-8 reports located in the US and Europe.

The individual must be located in the Greater Detroit Metro area. Relocation is required if not currently in the Metro Detroit, Michigan area.

Job Description

• Lead preparation and review of quarterly reports (10-Q), annual reports (10-K) and current reports (8-K) and review of other SEC periodic non-financial reports.
• Work with various personnel and departments and the Disclosure Committee to collect information and input into reports; coordinate, review and collect comments on the various drafts; prepare support files; challenge the appropriateness of disclosures; complete all relevant disclosure checklists and reporting questionnaires.
• Oversee financial closings and consolidations of actual results covering the P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow
• Support the general ledger, consolidation, management reporting, and other "record to report" activities
• Lead the implementation of global new accounting reporting standards and regulations and accounting policies
• Advise the executive leadership team on business leaders on technical accounting issues
• Lead audits with external auditors on quarterly reviews
• Oversee the management and control of the financial systems for monthly closings, estimates, and budgets
• Coordinate and collaborate with human resource and legal functions on equity-based transactions and ensure the integrity of the data maintained in the equity tracking tool.
• Drive the company's defined benefit pension accounting in collaboration with human resources and external actuaries
• Assist with month-end close and financial statement review and support Audit Committee engagement and ad hoc projects as needed.
• Ensure all policies and processes are complaint and consistent with US GAAP and SOX internal controls
• Coordinate reviews and audits with external auditors and accounting and supporting review/audit prep processes.
• Monitor the development and applicability of emerging accounting and reporting rules being deliberated by the SEC, FASB, PCAOB, IASB or other governing agencies or regulators.
• Maintain reporting timetable and monitor progress against reporting cycle milestones.
• Responsible for technical accounting research, documentation, and implementation of related impacts.
• Review and, where necessary, assist with the disclosures for the separate subsidiary year-end financial statements.

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, MBA highly preferred
• CPA (Certified Public Accountant) required
• 10 years plus of professional experience showing progression with Accounting
• Prior public accounting experience at the Big 4 - highly preferred
• Must have experience with SEC reporting working for a manufacturing company
• Prior experience working in a multinational company with multinational stakeholders
• Strong technical accounting research skills
• Comprehensive understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles, and SOX
• Experience with HFM and SAP highly preferred
• Ability to act as an advisor on professional and technical issues with a view toward reaching strategic decisions
• Excellent analytical, organizational and project management skills
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to multi-task with limited supervision
• Proven ability to thrive under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Ability to adapt quickly to a fast-paced and dynamic work environment
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of management and staff proactively partnering with various stakeholders and cross functional teams
• Business minded and strong team player mentality
• Strong communication skills written and verbal in English
• Strong work ethic and high attention to detail with a passion to win and positively influence a company culture
• Travel - 25% in the Americas Region, and 1 time a year to HQ in Europe.
• Willingness and availability to relocate to Europe in the future highly preferred (to become the Chief Accounting Officer)

What's on Offer

Competitive base salary $220,000 - $260,000, bonus, long term incentive (stock), full benefits, life insurance, Flex Spending Account (FSA), Health Savings Account (HSA) 401K, unlimited vacation, holidays. Being a part of a growing and innovative company with high visibility to the executive leadership team, and the opportunity to be developed into the Chief Accounting Officer.

Contact

John Wu

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