Director, Accounting Financial Reporting & Tax
Montvale
Overview:
At Benjamin Moore, we empower our team members to achieve their goals and make a positive impact in our communities. We offer a rewarding and inspiring work environment that fosters creativity, collaboration, and a strong sense of camaraderie.Our culture of excellence and transparency encourages our colleagues to bring their authentic selves and unique perspectives/ideas every day. With 140 years of rich history behind our brand, we know that our people are the driving force behind our success.
We believe in investing in our colleagues by offering work-life balance, competitive/ benefits, ongoing learning/continuing education, and skill development. Through a positive and engaging workplace, we facilitate growth, development, and fulfillment for all.
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Job Summary
The Director of Accounting, Financial Reporting & Tax is responsible for leading all facets of the company's accounting, treasury, financial reporting, and tax functions. The position is accountable for the development and coaching of staff. This individual will drive efficiencies, ensure compliance, and define our overall internal customer experience.This unique business-facing opportunity within the Finance function integrates leadership, operational excellence, accounting, and technology to impact transformational initiatives across accounting, tax, financial reporting, and inventory. The role requires the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, drive deadlines, and identify creative solutions, and the right candidate will be collaborative, enthusiastic, and customer service-centric.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for overseeing General Accounting, Treasury, Cost Accounting, Tax and Fixed Assets.
- Lead the financial close process while ensuring the process is accurate and complete.
- Manage and improve the accuracy and productivity of day-to-day activities of inventory integrity, cost accounting, and reserves.
- Continuously monitor, maintain, and improve existing processes, structures, and systems to identify transformation opportunities with a focus on standardization and optimization.
- Develop and enhance the integrity of the financial close process and financial controls. Coordinate, develop and update written policies and procedures over the close and reporting process.
- Lead preparation of monthly, quarterly and ad-hoc management reporting including variance analysis, technical position memos, executive presentations, etc., ensuring appropriate documentation of accounting positions to ensure the integrity of the financial statements.
- Develop, improve and issue timely and informative monthly financial reports that enhance business insights for Executive Management and Berkshire Hathaway.
- Lead teams by providing feedback, development and coaching; drive employee engagement by creating an inclusive culture.
- Provide technical accounting & tax expertise to the finance organization on complex accounting issues and transactions
- Provide financial analysis tools to evaluate special projects, programs, acquisitions, product costing, etc., on an ad-hoc basis.
- Provide a visionary and leadership role on behalf of Finance, creating a well-respected and sought-after department.
- Ensure the department provides the highest level of customer service both internally and externally
- Other duties as necessary.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting and 10+ years' accounting experience. Big 4 accounting plus public company financial reporting experience preferred.
- A CPA license is required
- Strong technical US GAAP accounting knowledge, including revenue recognition, manufacturer's costing, and lease accounting
- Knowledge of best practices in internal controls and financial reporting
- Must be highly analytical and inquisitive with strong organizational abilities, keen attention to detail, and ability to meet monthly deadlines and goals
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office; proficient in Excel, Access, and Word
- Knowledge of SAP, BPC, and Business Objects a plus
- Excellent organizational, managerial, interpersonal, and communication (written and oral) skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with other functional areas in a team-based, continuous improvement environment
- Strong business acumen and ability to interpret and explain financial results and trends
- Strong sense of customer service, continuous improvement, and drive for results. Must be metrics-driven Leader versus Manager
- Expected travel up to 5% in US and Canada. Weekend work as needed
- Possesses strong leadership capability and is able to develop staff members, motivate teams, collaborate across departments, and work well with senior leadership.
- Upholds a high degree of professionalism, integrity, and ethical standards.
Compensation Philosophy
At Benjamin Moore, our brand represents excellence, and we strive to provide a comprehensive total rewards package to match. In addition to competitive base salary, every exempt and non-exempt role in our organization is eligible for a performance-based annual raise and bonus in recognition of their efforts that contribute to the success of our organization.We conduct regular pay audits, using both external market data and internal comparisons to ensure that our employees are compensated fairly and equitably. During our annual compensation review, we implement merit, equity, and promotion increases after a full calibration across all roles.
We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most. In addition to our monetary compensation package, Benjamin Moore provides a full range of benefits that are personalized to help support you physically, financially, and emotionally, both through the big milestones and in your everyday life.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Benjamin Moore, we believe diversity of culture, talent, and varying perspectives is key to a collaborative, innovative, and successful business. We are committed to driving change within our organization through purposeful Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) efforts, while also focusing on our customers and communities in which we serve.Our DE&I efforts allow each of us to authentically live our corporate values of Openness, Integrity, Community, Excellence and Safety. Our Social Impact programming of strategic local and national partnerships, in-kind donations, volunteerism, and more expands our ability to make a difference in the lives of all of our stakeholders.
We hope you will join us and become an advocate for diversity and inclusion here at Benjamin Moore.
At Benjamin Moore & Co, we don’t just accept difference — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive because it benefits our employees, our products, and our community. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.Benjamin Moore is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program
Benjamin Moore provides Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program to support eligible active employees who graduated from an accredited post-secondary educational institution. The Repayment Program is intended to contribute to reducing employee’s student loans.The Company follows all rules and regulations concerning the taxability of student loan repayments provided under applicable law.
EOE
Benjamin Moore & Co. is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to a culture of inclusion and diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.Our commitment to these principles means all employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business need.
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