Director Of Accounting

Join a growing manufacturing company as the Director of Operations in the Janesville, WI. corporate office.  This position reports directly to the VP of Accounting. · Establishes accounting policies, particularly related to Revenue recognition and Cost accounting and ensures compliance and consistency across the organization.
· Coordinate with External Auditors, Internal Auditors, and other stakeholders to facilitate the company's various reporting requirements.
· Partners with the Operations leadership team to understand performance, optimize finance related operational decisions, ensure appropriate financial/accounting rigor, introduce process discipline as needed, and safeguard company assets.
· Regional Controller responsibilities for several manufacturing plants (includes some travel)
· Manage month end/quarter end close responsibilities, including preparation and review of journal entries.
· Ensure consistency of accounting treatment and classifications of transactions.
· Maintain documentation of process and procedures for SOX compliance purposes and ensure controls are consistently performed.
· Hiring, training and retaining skilled accounting staff.
· Participate in special projects and perform additional duties as required.
Keys to the opportunity: ·Bachelors degree in accounting, finance or economics.  CPA designation strongly encouraged.
· Progressive experience in cost accounting in a manufacturing environment, with demonstrated  leadership responsibilities.
· Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and cost structures.
· Proven experience in developing and managing standard cost systems.
· Demonstrated general knowledge of financial accounting procedures is required.
· Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Word skills.
· Must possess exceptional thoughtful and analytical skills, diligent with high attention to detail.
· Strong interpersonal skills, self-motivated, well organized.
· Agile and open to change.
· Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
· Ability to work independently, effectively handle multiple competing priorities and manage deadlines under pressure. Resourceful!
· Strong project and time management skills.