Job Description
Job Title: Director of Accounting and Tax
Position Overview
The Director of Accounting and Tax is a leadership role responsible for overseeing the Accounting and Tax operations of Irwin. This position ensures the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting, maintains robust internal controls, and provides financial insights to support business decision-making. The ideal candidate will have a strong accounting and finance background, proven leadership skills, and a focus on continuous improvement in accounting and financial processes.
Responsibilities
Lead and manage the accounting and tax teams, ensuring high performance and alignment with company goals.
Oversee the external audit/review including staying abreast of changes in accounting standards and managing the relationship with our outside accounting firm.
Direct and assist with the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
Lead and guide the development and implementation of tax strategies, ensure compliance with income and sales tax return filings and payments.
Head up treasury management including maintaining a trusting relationship with banking and lenders community.
Participate in the budgeting process and partner with Operational Finance to prepare financial forecasts.
Oversee any merger and acquisition accounting, financial, and valuation matters including international expansion involving international commerce, business and tax regulation etc.
Develop and implement effective accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure financial integrity.
Collaborate with the Operational Finance leader to provide strategic financial analysis and insights to senior management to support business planning and decision-making.
Lead and participate in special projects and initiatives, such as information technology system transformation, implementations and process improvements.
Mentor and develop staff in support of Irwin’s transformation and growth.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
CPA certification required, MBA is a plus.
Minimum of 15 years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 10 years in a leadership role.
Experience in a manufacturing environment.
Previous experience with global operations.
In-depth knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting standards.
Proven experience managing complex financial operations and driving process improvements.
Strong proficiency in accounting software and financial management systems (e.g., Infor Cloud Suite, PLEX, Salesforce CRM, Microsoft Power BI).
Previous experience with an ERP implementation.
Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
Strong leadership and team management skills, with a proven track record of developing high-performing teams.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or listen. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and loud machinery. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
FLSA Status: Exempt
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