The Director of Accounting Shared Services will be responsible for managing the Corporate Accounting, Shared Services Accounting, and Shared Services AR and AP teams and related day to day activities.

• Responsible for supervising all general accounting activities, including ensuring the preparation and approval of journal vouchers (JVs).
• Management of AR and AP Shared Services team and associated accounting processes.
• Management of operational accounting processes including fixed assets, intercompany and payroll.
• Management of technical accounting processes, including but not limited to revenue recognition, share-based compensation, goodwill impairment testing, acquisition purchase price allocation, leases, debt, hedging and post-employment benefits.
• Management of account reconciliation process, including reviewing and approving reconciliations.
• Support of external reporting preparation and review.
• Support of investor communication preparation and review.
• Support of Performance Center Controllers.
• Supervision and maintenance of effective internal controls in accordance with SOX 404 requirements, including challenging and updating controls that best align with changes in systems and the business.
• Management of internal and external auditing activities.
• Leader of process improvements for existing processes as well as helping to define and document standard work.
• Attention to detail as needed to ensure accuracy of financial information.
• Lead and/or participate in various special projects.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Solid knowledge of GAAP.
• Solid SEC reporting knowledge.
• Strong communication skills (written and oral).
• At least intermediate Excel skills.
• Hands on experience working with ERP and financial reporting systems and tools.
• Continuous improvement mindset and experience optimizing accounting processes, including use of automation, to drive effective, efficient and timely monthly closes.
• Strong hands on leadership skills and ability to work well in a team and matrix environment.
• Ability to adapt in a rapidly changing, dynamic environment.

Required Experience and Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in either Accounting or Finance from an accredited college or university.
• CPA certification.
• Must possess solid knowledge of GAAP and proper accounting procedures.
• Must possess solid knowledge of SEC reporting requirements.
• Solid knowledge of internal controls and SOX 404 requirements.
• Public company experience is required.
• Eight plus years experience, including a blend of Big 4 or mid-tier public accounting experience plus experience in private industry.