Accounting, Systems & Process Improvement Director

Basic Purpose
Directs and completes process improvements, change management, system direction and training for processes completed by the Finance organization, and assists with accounting responsibilities for the Controller organization as needed. Identifies, develops and executes process improvement opportunities utilizing continuous improvement principles. Identifies, builds and conducts trainings for the Finance organization. Ensures improvement and training projects deliver value through enhanced business outcomes, increased productivity and/or reduced costs and that projects are in compliance with corporate policies, vision and overall strategy.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Directs analyzes and measures the effectiveness of existing Finance organization processes and recommends, initiates and develops sustainable and repeatable process improvements. Oversees and performs the development, design and delivery of process improvement projects and leads cross functional process improvement project teams ensuring deadlines and objectives are met. 

Owns Controller organization components of software implementation initiatives as a Controller organization subject matter expert to ensure new systems and technologies adopt and reinforce standard business processes. 

Designs, builds and executes various Finance organization trainings including technical training, skill development and process training through collaboration with the groups in the Finance organization to accelerate and improve the skills of all employees in the Finance organization. 

Directs change management activities by developing strategies and ensuring change management activities, including communication, training and documentation, are completed to ensure risks associated with process change are mitigated. 

Monitors industry technologies and best practices for opportunities to further enhance efficiency within the Finance organization. Develops and directs executive-level initiatives with input and approval from senior management for process improvements. 

Provides information and supports regulatory requirements of process improvement projects. 

Ensures all compliance aspects of position are known and followed; understands and complies with all policies, codes and regulations applicable to position and company.

Monitors and enforces all compliance requirements for area of responsibility.

Performs related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Essential Education, Skills, and Environment
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school in accounting or in a related field and 8 years of progressive related work experience, including 2 years in a leadership role.

Specialized Knowledge and Skills Demonstrated knowledge and experience of: •    Finance, accounting, budgeting and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. •    Understanding of financial reporting process. •    Managing interdepartmental projects. Skills such as: •    Analytical, problem-solving, planning, time management, decision making, oral and written communication, presentation, organization, interpersonal and project management. •    Interpreting accounting, financial and economic information. •    Leadership and teamwork skills to negotiate with and influence peers on project objectives. •    Utilization of various modeling, analytical, accounting, monitoring or reporting software. •    Develops and maintains positive relationships with internal and external customers.