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About the Role

The Corporate Accounting Director reports to the Chief Financial Officer and is responsible for the company's accounting practices per US GAAP, financial record maintenance, month-end and period-end close cycles, cash management, tax compliance, audit support, and financial statement preparation. This role supervises a team of 4-5 staff accountants and Accounting Supervisors, establishes internal controls, develops accounting policies, and oversees General Accounting functions.

Responsibilities

Ensure monthly intercompany transactions are reconciled in all subsidiary and parent companies.
Work closely with the Manager of Financial Reporting, Planning & Analysis to ensure the integrity of monthly financial statements.
Maintain the SAP ERP GL system module and related accounts to ensure the integrity of the general ledger.
Ensure all balance sheet general ledger accounts are reconciled in a timely manner.
Develop, implement, document, and maintain Corporate and US GAAP accounting policies and procedures.
Evaluate, implement, document, and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets.
Research accounting issues and monitor accounting transactions and financial reporting to ensure compliance with US GAAP.
Manage the accounting for fixed assets and provide accounting support for AP, AR and Payroll.
Oversee and manage direct Income tax returns preparation, data submission, and relationship management in conjunction with external tax advisors.
Oversee and manage Sales & Use tax compliance working with third party preparer to ensure timely filing of returns.
Facilitate/lead jurisdictional audits and other matters presented by tax authorities.
Develop and implement approaches to improve the accuracy of data and the efficiency of collecting and reporting financial and business information.
Assist finance and business functions with supporting data and analysis for strategy development and analyze new process improvements in accounting.
Assist in data collection, analysis, and the development of business cases for business process improvements.
Manage accounting staff by recruiting, selecting, coaching, and training employees.
Enhance cross-functional coordination, improve internal financial communications, and develop and coach staff members, providing both informal and annual written performance evaluations.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and reviewing professional publications.

Requirements

Mid-level, 10+ years of Controller level or Director level experience in general accounting and financial analysis.
Strong experience in formal ERP system environments, e.g., SAP, Oracle, and Dynamics, both conceptual/high-level understanding and hands-on experience.
Ability to lead, direct, and motivate staff.
Strong business process and analytical skills.
Hands-on, Detail Oriented.
Executive presence and presentation skills.
Strong problem-solving skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Goal-oriented, persistent, and driven to achieve positive results.
People leader with a strong ability to develop relationships/influence across functional teams.
Collaborate across departments and sister companies.

Skills

US GAAP
Financial Records Maintenance
Month-End Close
Period-End Close
Cash Management
Cash Flow Management
Cash Flow Forecasting
Tax Compliance
Audit Support
Financial Statement Preparation
Internal Controls
Accounting Policies and Procedures
General Accounting
Payroll
Inter-company Accounting
Lease Accounting
Related Party Transactions Reporting
Bank Covenant Reporting
IFRS
SAP ERP GL system
Balance Sheet Reconciliation
Fixed Asset Accounting
AP
AR
Income Tax Returns
Sales & Use Tax Compliance
Financial Reporting
Financial Analysis
ERP Systems
Presentation Skills
Problem-Solving
Verbal Communication
Written Communication

Location

Wappinger Falls, NY

Work Type

In office
Hybrid
WFH

Experience Level

10+ years

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and/or Finance
Master’s in Accounting

Salary/Compensations

$170,000 - $185,000
Annual Discretionary Bonus tied to financial and performance KPIs - typically 10%-12% of annual base salary

Benefits

Company paid medical insurance
401k plans

About the Company

Hudson Valley Lighting Group

Equal Opportunity

Troy-CSL Lighting is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.