Lead Financial Reporting Accountant

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Accounting Professional with a strong background in public accounting and manufacturing industry expertise to join our corporate finance team. This role will play a critical leadership part in managing global financial consolidation, reporting, and compliance processes for a subsidiary within Berkshire Hathaway. The ideal candidate will have deep knowledge of US GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, internal controls, and experience with SAP and OneStream consolidation software.

Job Responsibilities & Requirements

What You Will Do:
Responsibilities

• Oversee the execution of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial consolidation and reporting processes using OneStream, including the preparation of comprehensive financial reporting packages and supporting schedules to meet consolidated 10-Q/10-K requirements and disclosure obligations for submission to the parent company (Berkshire Hathaway).

• Assist with global controllership responsibilities by establishing, documenting, monitoring, and continuously improving financial reporting processes in conjunction with our Financial Control team to ensure policies are in accordance with US GAAP and company governance standards.

• Oversee the corporate Holdings entity/business unit month-end and year-end close processes, including preparation of journal entries, support schedules, account reconciliations, and business unit financial statements.

• Research technical accounting issues in accordance with US GAAP and provide clear guidance and recommendations to Director of Financial Reporting, Regional Finance Leaders, CFO, and senior management.

• Continually maintain and enhance the global Chart of Accounts (COA), driving governance, consistency, training, and monitoring to ensure accurate and standardized general ledger transactions worldwide.

• Assist with maintaining management reporting governance and oversight on internal projects (R&D, IT, and Opex) utilizing SAP Project Systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

• Min 5 years experience in accounting or financial reporting type roles. 

• Min 2 years experience with financial consolidation and reporting at a large organization , preferably multinational or multi-entity organization with global annual revenues exceeding $1 billion

• CPA certification and public accounting experience preferred

• Experience with SAP (including Project Systems module) preferred.

• Strong understanding of US GAAP, SEC reporting (10-Q/10-K), and internal controls.

• Analytical, project management, and leadership skills with the ability to communicate complex accounting matters to senior management.

Soft Skills
Strong writing and verbal skills; ability to communicate well across functions; problem solving and research capabilities; critical thinking.
Additional Requirements

• 10% Travel to national MiTek locations as needed

Physical Demands
This role is performed in an office environment where a computer, telephone and other office equipment are used as needed to perform the duties of the role.

MiTek Perks:

• Generous time off including Paid Time Off, 13 annual holidays, and volunteer time off

• Day One Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision Plans

• Family friendly benefits including Paid Caregiver Leave, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Reimbursement

• Performance/Incentive bonuses 

• Career advancement, training opportunities, Employee Resource Groups, and tuition reimbursement

• Retirement programs including Matching 401(k) Contributions and Profit Sharing  

• Employer paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance

• myFlexPay partner – allows you to track, manage and access your pay anytime

MiTek is a platform innovator and enabler that exists to transform the building industry with better building solutions. In 1955, MiTek transformed residential construction with the invention of the Gang-Nail plate and a digital platform that provided an affordable and scalable way to manufacture wood trusses. Today, MiTek delivers software, services, engineered products, and automated solutions that enable the building industry to improve efficiencies by optimizing the balance between off-site and on-site. With nearly 5,600 team members worldwide, MiTek collaborates across the building industry to enable and accelerate transformational breakthroughs in design and construction to transform the way the industry designs, makes, and builds. As a Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK-A, NYSE: BRK-B) company since 2001, MiTek has a record of continuous growth and innovation.

MiTek is an E-Verify and Drug and Tobacco-Free Workplace.

We are an equal opportunity employer; and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ethnicity, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or transgender status), age (40 and over), genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

For accommodation to assist with completing this application, please contact Human Resources at +1 314-434-1200.

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