Senior Accountant - Continental Disc Corporation

The Company

Continental Disc Corporation, LLC (“CDC”) designs and manufactures safety-critical products that protect pressure-containing vessels from catastrophic failure. CDC is headquartered in Liberty, Missouri (outside Kansas City), and has manufacturing operations in Houston, Texas, and Ahmedabad, India with additional sales offices in India, the Netherlands and China. CDC benefits from one of the most recognized brands in its industry and a reputation for outstanding quality earned over its more than 55 years of operation. CDC’s customers include blue-chip companies in the chemicals, oil and gas, pharmaceutical, general industrial, aerospace, defense, food and beverage, municipal, and other markets globally.

CDC’s manufacturing operations are high-mix, low-volume. CDC’s rupture discs are made in Liberty and rely on precise metal-cutting, stamping, scoring, machining, and assembly operations. Destructive and non-destructive testing is critical to validate that every production lot meets the customer’s specification. Material quality and consistency are critical, requiring lot traceability. CDC’s valve products are made in Houston and India. CDC purchases steel and aluminum forgings from external suppliers and machines, assembles, configures, and tests to produce final products. CDC excels at serving the most demanding industries and quality requirements, including conformance with NADCAP, AS9100D, ISO9001, ATEX, ASME, ITAR, UL and other certifications and standards bodies. CDC also possesses two flow labs that allow CDC’s engineers to design and certify products internally, a significant barrier to entry.

The Role

Based in Liberty, MO and reporting to the Corporate Controller, the Senior Accountant will serve as a business partner to the Disc business management team. In addition to the Disc business, the Senior Accountant will support one additional CDC entity, and the Corporate entity. The Senior Accountant is primarily responsible for the general accounting activities of the business, including preparing financial statements, reviewing and reconciling general ledger accounts, conducting month and year end close processes, supporting budget and forecasting activities, and assisting in the coordination of external audits.

The individual should be a hands-on, energetic, proactive functional leader who can consistently meet deadlines, produce accurate financial information, and leading by example. The Senior Accountant will possess strong business acumen, understanding of GAAP, financial statement interpretation and analysis, and reporting skills as well as excellent communication skills and a commitment to continual process improvement.

Requirements

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with US GAAP and foreign equivalent.
• Review and reconcile general ledger accounts, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Conduct variance analysis and provide explanations for significant fluctuations.
• Support Controller in overseeing the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate completion.
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities, providing financial insights and recommendations.
• Assist in the coordination of global external audits and provide necessary documentation and support.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, such as finance, operations, and engineering, to support business.
• Initiatives and achieve organizational goals.
• Continuously evaluate and enhance account processes to streamline workflows and improve efficiency.

Key Qualifications

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• In-depth knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards.
• 3-5 years manufacturing background.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with an Integrated ERP system.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across different levels and departments.
• Sincere dedication to the best interests of the Company, its customers, and employees.
• Concern for quality, accuracy, and safety and ability to foster those traits among employees.
• Willingness and ability to champion and enforce accounting procedures and company policies.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work well with others, including subordinates, peers, executive management and outside vendors, representatives, and visitors.
• Ability to exhibit composure, patience, and confidence when facing difficult situations.
• Self-starter with a proven track record of managing multiple priorities.
• Ability to effectively manage projects, including planning, prioritize and execution to completion.
• High integrity and trustworthy with confidential information.

TECHNICAL/FUNCTION SPECIFIC:

• Understanding of foreign currency exchange concepts, foreign taxes, and accounting practices.
• Knowledge of accounting best practices and applicable federal, state, and local laws and tax codes.
• Working knowledge of computers sufficient to successfully use company accounting software, ERP system, Payroll system,
• FAS Fixed Asset system, Microsoft Windows, and Office.

BEHAVIORAL:

• Sincere dedication to the best interests of the company, its customers, and employees.
• Concern for quality, accuracy and safety and ability to foster those traits among employees.
• Willingness and ability to engage and develop a rapport with a wide variety of individuals and personality types.
• Willingness and ability to champion and enforce accounting procedures and company policies.
• Ability to exhibit composure, patience, and confidence when facing difficult situations.
• Self-starter with a proven track record of managing multiple priorities.
• Ability to effectively manage projects, including planning, prioritize and execution to completion within appropriate deadlines.
• Positive attitude and ability to work well with others, including peers, members of management and outside vendors, representatives, customers, and visitors.

Compensation

• A competitive compensation package composed of base salary, and bonus will be offered to attract a superior candidate. We offer competitive health and wellness insurance plans, robust retirement benefits that include company-matching contributions, on the job and outside training, vacation time, personal days, flex time and 12 company-paid holidays. We believe investing in you is investing in our success. Working for a global organization, you'll have a chance to grow professionally and personally, expand your network and build a rewarding dynamic career. CDC is an EEO/AA employer.

Benefits

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)