Accounting Director

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight of all accounting functions related to the Parts & Leasing business, serving as a trusted advisor and business partner to the CAO, CFO, Parts & Leasing business team (including executive leadership) and teams across Accounting, FP&A, Tax, IT, and Treasury.
• Lead and support initiatives to streamline and automate accounting processes, particularly in the areas of data and reporting.
• Analyze inventory trends, identifying opportunities for process improvements and business insights to enhance profitability and cash flow.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with the finance team and executive leadership to enforce financial reporting standards and implement best practices.
• Collaborate with FP&A to analyze and explain monthly balance sheet and income statement fluctuations, ensuring accuracy in monthly reporting.
• Identify opportunities for enhancement and oversee the changes to the existing ERP and supporting applications to facilitate more timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Collaborate with the accounts payable team to enhance the processes and upgrade the controls around the processing and approval of invoices and payment facilitation.
• Work closely with the accounts receivable team to improve the collections process and ensure.
• Foster an inclusive environment that encourages the development of a cohesive team, coaching and empowering future leaders within the department.
• Manage the audit relationship for Parts & Leasing, with a focus on continuous improvement, communication, and productivity.
• Evaluate, develop, and maintain accounting processes and policies to ensure consistent application of GAAP.
• Oversee period-end close activities, ensuring timely, accurate, and complete journal entries, account reconciliations, and roll forwards in line with reporting deadlines.
• Work closely with the warehouse team during the annual physical inventory count to ensure procedural accuracy and completeness.
• Maintain a deep understanding of GAAP as it pertains to inventory valuation and its application in financial statements.
• Stay abreast of current trends and emerging developments in accounting to ensure compliance and organizational preparedness.
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Operate effectively both independently and as a collaborative team member.
• Exhibit excellent organizational and communication skills.

Desired Credentials:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field.
• A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, with a focus on inventory accounting preferred.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation.
• Expertise in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• High business acumen, with the ability to anticipate future trends and their impact on the business.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and influencing skills, with experience working directly with senior management.
• Proficiency in MS Office.