Responsible for managing and overseeing the daily operations of the accounting department and supervising Shared Services accounting staff. Responsible for establishing and enforcing proper accounting methods, policies, and principles.  Responsible for the accuracy of the general ledger, fixed assets, capital projects. Supports functional teams from a daily processing and month end closing perspective.  Responsible for quarterly and annual reporting related to pension and OPEB. Assist in rolling out accounting services globally. Provides senior management with the level of support and information required for the operation of the business.

• Responsible for the accuracy and integrity of the general ledgers, intercompany, account reconciliations, fixed assets and capital projects maintained by Shared Services and related financial and accounting processes. Quarterly/Annual repatriations. Ensures the timely and accurate recording of financial transactions according to GAAP and Company policy. Responsible for month end close activities
• Responsible for completing quarterly/annual pension and postretirement analysis and reporting. Completion of OPEB valuations.  Assist with joint ventures when necessary. Complete cash flow entries. Analyze medical benefits and liaison with payroll and Human Resources for accuracy of accounting.  Work with HR to complete medical charge outs.
• Supports staff through appropriate training and assignment through proper delegation of responsibility and authority providing a framework for personnel development and growth.
• Implement ongoing improvements/enhancements to applications and processes. Support developing ongoing strategic plan for accounting rollouts and take leadership role in executing the rollouts.

• BS in Accounting or Finance. MBA or CPA preferred
• 10 years of Accounting/Finance with management experience in varied transactional areas. Preferred experience in a shared services/centralized services environment. SOA and supervisory experience.
• Excellent skills in customer service, communication, leadership, problem solving, team building, consensus abilities, ERP system savvy.