Director, Accounting
Denso
- Southfield, MI
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Ensures compliance with financial accounting standards (e.g. general ledger, cash payments/receipts, investments, fixed assets, inventory, liabilities, tax transactions, etc.). Oversees implementation of new standards and statutory requirements.
- Controls and reconciles accounts and records (e.g. balance sheet, P&L, bank accounts, etc.).
- Accounting reports/schedules for internal audiences (management reporting) and/or for external audiences (compliance reporting) including consolidation of financial statements, cash flow reporting, and budget reporting.
- Cost accounting/budgeting (allocation of direct/indirect costs, variance analysis, budget preparation, etc.).
- Creates and implements strategies with short to mid-term (1-3 years) impact on business results in alignment with parent/independent organization objectives.
- Develops short to mid-term (1-3 years) plans for optimizing the organization, function, or sub-function and the talent required to execute strategies in job area.
- Leads multiple teams of directors/senior managers and managers with wide and large-scale cross-functional process improvements.
- Leads shared services (e.g. AR, AP, FA, and Payroll) including offshore and/or outsourced standard transactions.
- Develops a strategy and leads accounting transformation initiatives through reorganization, automation and use of digital solutions.
- Influences and collaborates with regional and global leadership to gain support and understanding of NAFA requirements.
- Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting required.
- 15 or more years of relevant experience required.
- 10-12 years of progressively more responsible financial experience and demonstrated leadership ability.
- Strategic mindset considering situations and scenarios from a broad perspective.
- Proven experience in defining and leading accounting transformation initiatives.
- Advanced knowledge of accounting procedures and terms.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills; good presentation skills.
- Competent level of experience using Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
- Demonstrated skills in leading teams and developing people.
- Excellent negotiation and customer service skills.
- Health, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug plans
- Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401K with 4% company match
- Bonus Program
- Wellness Program
- Onsite Fitness Center (vary by location)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Career Development and Ongoing Training
- Paid holidays and vacation
- Cafeteria and food markets (vary by location)
- Volunteer opportunities
- Employee recognition (employee and milestone events)