Director of Accounting

WHO ARE WE: BlackHawk Industrial provides you the highest quality industrial products and equipment, offering manufacturing services while creating innovative engineered supply solutions. We truly believe in the importance of the local relationships with the customers we service. Our employees have fun every day exceeding the expectations of our customers, suppliers, and shareholders. We distinguish ourselves as the #1 choice of industrial manufacturers who are in need of Technical Service and Production Savings.

We are BIG ENOUGH TO SERVE, and SMALL ENOUGH TO CARE.

SUMMARY: The Accounting Director reports to the CFO and is responsible for managing the overall operation of the Accounting Department and ensuring that financial statements and records are accurate and compliant with local laws and regulations. The role requires someone detail-oriented with a focus on continuous improvement to increase the efficiency of the month end close process.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee the preparation and analysis of financial statements
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and other regulatory requirements
• Manage and mentor the accounting team with focus on continuous improvement
• Develop and implement financial policies and procedures
• Coordinate the annual audit process
• Prepare and present financial reports to senior management
• Assess and improve internal controls
• Oversee the general ledger and ensure accuracy
• Facilitate tax planning and compliance
• Collaborate with other departments to support overall business goals
• Provide strategic financial insights and recommendations
• Develop and maintain relationships with external auditors and regulatory agencies
• Coordinate with international accounting staff in Philippines, Mexico and UK to ensure consistent accounting methodology across the enterprise
• Develops skills with the Company’s ERP system (EPICOR P21) to support various aspects of the business 
• Lead the integration and purchase accounting for acquisitions completed by the business
• Personally exhibits, recruits and coaches associates consistent with Core Behaviors
• Responsible for promoting culture of safety

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong knowledge of US GAAP 
• High standard of personal ethics and integrity
• Experience with complex ERP systems
• Excellent problem solving and diagnostic skills
• Strong soft skills including people management and communication skills

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for directing the work activities of others
• Make decisions regarding hiring, terminating, promoting, approving time off requests, approving work and work product of others and setting departmental policies.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required
• Master’s degree in related field a plus
• 15+ years of experience in an accounting role with escalating responsibility

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• CPA preferred

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Employee is regularly required to speak and hear English, stand, walk, sit, use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms. Employee is required to use computer and other equipment.

Employee maybe required to lift and/or move up to _20_ pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision and the ability to clearly focus vision.

PPE REQUIRED:

Wrist rest for keyboard and mouse pad.

OTHER INFORMATION:

BHID policy requires all potential employees to undergo pre-employment background and drug screening. This is a standard procedure we follow to ensure a safe and productive work environment. 

BENEFITS:

• Health Insurance BCBS of OK HDHP
• HSA with Employer match (must meet criteria)
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401K Plan and Company Match
• FSA (Full FSA, Limited FSA, and Dependent FSA)
• Company paid Long Term and Short-Term Disability
• Company paid basic Life Insurance and AD&D/
• Supplemental life and AD&D/Dependent life
• Ancillary Critical Illness Insurance (Wellness Rider Included)
• Ancillary Accident Insurance (Wellness Rider Included)
• Ancillary Hospital Indemnity
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Includes concierge services and travel assistance.
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Paid Time Off
• Gym Reimbursement
• Quarterly Wellness challenge with a chance to win money or prizes
• Tuition Reimbursement – after 1 year of employment

*BlackHawk Industrial is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Executive Search Firms and Staffing Agencies: Please be advised that BlackHawk Industrial only accepts resumes from agencies with which we have an executed contract and proactively engaged with. Accordingly, BlackHawk Industrial and any of its affiliates is not obligated to pay referral fees to any agency that is not party to an agreement with BlackHawk Industrial. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of BlackHawk Industrial.