Director of Corporate Accounting - BUNZL
St. Louis, MO
About the Job
Description
The Director of Accounting is responsible for overseeing all accounting and finance functions of the organization. This position ensures compliance with all applicable tax and accounting regulations and manages the preparation and filing of all necessary financial statements. The successful candidate has excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and a deep understanding of accounting principles and processes.
Responsibilities
+ Oversee the preparation of all necessary financial statements, and ensure that all financial reporting is accurate and timely
+ Monitor the accuracy of financial data and ensure that all transactions are properly recorded
+ Develop and implement accounting policies and procedures to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
+ Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
+ Provide financial guidance and support to commercial and wider finance teams, and ensure that all financial decisions are in alignment with the organization’s strategic goals
+ Coordinates and ensure proper accounting for acquisitions, pension, including communication with headquarters.
+ Coordination of all matters related to Internal and External Audit
+ Oversights application of accounting policies and procedures, internal control compliance
+ Supervise and mentor accounting staff
Requirements
+ High School Diploma or GED Required
+ Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field required
+ Minimum of 8+ years of experience in accounting and finance
+ Strong knowledge and experience of IFRSs
+ 5+ years of experience in a managerial level role
+ Prior people leader experience
+ Experience in Pension accounting and acquisition accounting
+ Strong organizational and time management skills
+ Able to communicate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders
+ Ability to work independently, multi-task and effectively prioritize projects
+ Autonomy – Understands what is required, structures time and tasks and puts action plans in place, manages multiple projects and holds people accountable to appropriately achieve outcomes
+ Tenacity, Commitment and Personal Drive
+ High level of Integrity and Professionalism with high ethical standards
+ History of building and leading team with track records of developing and progressing talents
+ Able to build strong relationships with regional and divisional finance teams
Preferred Qualifications:
+ Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license or equivalent required
+ Prior public accounting firm experience
_Bunzl Distribution offers competitive salaries, a comfortable work environment, and a full range of benefits including a 401k with a company_ _match._
_Bunzl Distribution has a tradition of commitment to equal employment opportunity. It is the established policy to attract and retain the best qualified people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status as provided by law._
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
The Director of Accounting is responsible for overseeing all accounting and finance functions of the organization. This position ensures compliance with all applicable tax and accounting regulations and manages the preparation and filing of all necessary financial statements. The successful candidate has excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and a deep understanding of accounting principles and processes.
Responsibilities
+ Oversee the preparation of all necessary financial statements, and ensure that all financial reporting is accurate and timely
+ Monitor the accuracy of financial data and ensure that all transactions are properly recorded
+ Develop and implement accounting policies and procedures to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
+ Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
+ Provide financial guidance and support to commercial and wider finance teams, and ensure that all financial decisions are in alignment with the organization’s strategic goals
+ Coordinates and ensure proper accounting for acquisitions, pension, including communication with headquarters.
+ Coordination of all matters related to Internal and External Audit
+ Oversights application of accounting policies and procedures, internal control compliance
+ Supervise and mentor accounting staff
Requirements
+ High School Diploma or GED Required
+ Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field required
+ Minimum of 8+ years of experience in accounting and finance
+ Strong knowledge and experience of IFRSs
+ 5+ years of experience in a managerial level role
+ Prior people leader experience
+ Experience in Pension accounting and acquisition accounting
+ Strong organizational and time management skills
+ Able to communicate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders
+ Ability to work independently, multi-task and effectively prioritize projects
+ Autonomy – Understands what is required, structures time and tasks and puts action plans in place, manages multiple projects and holds people accountable to appropriately achieve outcomes
+ Tenacity, Commitment and Personal Drive
+ High level of Integrity and Professionalism with high ethical standards
+ History of building and leading team with track records of developing and progressing talents
+ Able to build strong relationships with regional and divisional finance teams
Preferred Qualifications:
+ Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license or equivalent required
+ Prior public accounting firm experience
_Bunzl Distribution offers competitive salaries, a comfortable work environment, and a full range of benefits including a 401k with a company_ _match._
_Bunzl Distribution has a tradition of commitment to equal employment opportunity. It is the established policy to attract and retain the best qualified people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status as provided by law._
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Source : BUNZL