Director Finance

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Director Finance

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:  To direct all aspects associated with global financial statement consolidation process ensuring consolidated and entity statements are stated accurately and in accordance with GAAP, monitoring and maintaining compliance with company policies, procedures and internal controls.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE

• Prepares financial statements in accordance with GAAP and all related footnotes.
• Develops and executes policies, procedures and strategic initiatives/projects
• Manages multiple entity consolidations, including eliminations and multiple currencies.
• Reviews and manages balance sheet and income statement accounts ensuring proper controls are in place and that entity and consolidated statements are accurately stated, communicated, and reported in accordance with GAAP.
• Leads efforts related to the preparation of financial statements for various entities
• Manages month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing processes.
• Manages the preparation and provides work papers to external auditors and responds to any audit related questions.
• Provides strategic and tactical direction for all areas within responsible domains.
• Responsible for development and execution of departmental budgets.
• Establishes and implements new or revised applications, systems and programs related to area of responsibility.
• Responsible for financial reporting and analysis including distribution.
• Manages research efforts related to consolidated financial statement requests/questions from investors and executive management.
• Communicates issues and other applicable information to management.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Administers company personnel policies in all areas and follows company staffing standards and training recommendations.
• Interviews, hires and establishes colleague performance development plans; conducts colleague performance discussions.
• Provides support, guidance, leadership and motivation to promote maximum performance.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree with major in accounting from an accredited college or university required.  Master’s degree with major in accounting preferred.  Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation preferred.

Ten (10) years consolidations, intercompany, currency and elimination accounting experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.  Five (5) years supervisory / management experience required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.

Mental:  Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines

Physical:  Computer keyboarding, travel as required

Auditory/Visual:  Hearing, vision and talking

The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description.  They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances.  Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.

Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.

If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, consider applying for it anyway! Sedgwick is building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and recognizes that each person possesses a unique combination of skills, knowledge, and experience. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.