Director of Accounting
2001 Joshua Road Trooper, PA 19403 US
Job Description
Job Duties:
- Lead and develop a cohesive, professional team in accounting, financial reporting, inventory management, cash management, and system initiatives.
- Actively participate in SAP and other multi-year financial system implementations.
- Review monthly balance sheet account reconciliations, escalating any significant reconciling items/issues to the Controller promptly.
- Develop, implement, and enforce policies and procedures to enhance the effectiveness of finance and accounting operations.
- Manage an accurate and timely closing process, including consolidated financial statements and supporting schedules.
- Maintain technical accounting expertise and ensure timely identification, review, documentation, and approval of new GAAP issues in collaboration with the Controller and CFO.
- Participate in financial due diligence in acquisitions and lead the purchase accounting process and true-up.
- Create training materials and resources for support personnel, field profit center managers, and accounting teams.
Qualifications:
- Strong technical GAAP knowledge aligned with business operations.
- 10+ years of business experience and bachelor’s degree in accounting; CPA preferred.
- Acquisition experience, including due diligence, purchase accounting, and integrations.
- Ability to make presentations and teach/train others on new processes and procedures.
- Adaptability in a fast-paced, frequently changing environment.
- Leadership experience in teams and cross-functional initiatives.
- National (Big 4 or other) audit firm experience or experience in distribution/manufacturing.
- Strongly preferred: SAP S4/Hana experience.
If you are a seasoned accounting professional seeking a challenging role with an industry leader, apply for this Director of Accounting position.
Meet Your Recruiter
Sarah Brumbley
Vice President
Sarah is a Vice President of Top Stack’s Finance & Accounting Direct Hire Division based out of Philadelphia, PA. She started in the recruiting industry with a large national firm in 2005 where she worked for several years. She has been a recognized top performer throughout her career which stems from her commitment to developing long-term, value-based relationships with both her clients and candidates. Sarah goes far beyond a job description, probing deeply to determine what clients are truly looking for and candidate motivations for considering a job change, and how it fits into their career aspirations. Sarah takes a highly professional, candid, and consultative approach to every search. Her deep industry knowledge and experience have proven to be a valuable resource to her clients, ranging from large publicly traded corporations to start-ups. From entry-level through C-Suite, she specializes in filling roles in all areas of finance and accounting.
Sarah earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance from the University of Delaware. Before developing a career in recruiting, she worked in the Treasury Department of a Fortune 500 company. When she is not building relationships, she is building experiences. Sarah is an avid traveler, a fitness fanatic, and a lover of nature and the outdoors. A highlight of her travel adventures is summiting Mt. Kilimanjaro, the highest free-standing mountain in the world. Sarah also loves ballroom dancing, scuba diving, and Broadway shows. She is also involved in the community and several non-profits in the Philadelphia area.
