Director, Financial Reporting

Encore Global•Schiller Park, IL

19h

About The Position

The Director, Financial Reporting is a senior leadership role within the organization of the Chief Accounting Officer, responsible for ensuring timely and accurate monthly, quarterly and annual internal and external financial reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements. The Director will oversee the consolidation of global financial results, lead internal and external reporting, serve as a technical accounting expert for the Company by researching and analyzing complex technical accounting issues and will lead the implementation of new accounting standards, guiding the controllership teams through such changes. This role will also help lead the accounting for any complex or unique transactions the Company enters into, such as acquisitions and capital market transactions. The Director owns the Company’s global accounting policies and is responsible for developing and maintaining effective internal controls over financial reporting in support of SOX 404 compliance. This position reports to the VP, Corporate Controller.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and an active CPA license required
Minimum 10 years of progressive public accounting experience ideally with in-house corporate experience
Experience preparing consolidated financial statements, including statement of cash flows, month end close process, eliminations and consolidation, controls, and internal reporting & analytics
Technical accounting expertise in US GAAP accounting and SEC reporting requirements
A proactive mindset, and the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders across the Accounting, FP&A, Legal, Treasury and operational teams
Ability to analyze complex accounting issues and transactions
Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills
Strong analytical and organizational skills and the ability to prioritize responsibilities

Nice To Haves

Prior public accounting experience in a "Big 8" public accounting firm a plus
Able to function as both a “leader” and “doer”, providing leadership for members of the Accounting team while executing tasks as a “hands-on” member of the team as needed
Experience with Oracle (Fusion), Oracle FCCS and Workiva WDesk a plus

Responsibilities

Oversee the Company’s consolidation process and drive resolution of intercompany eliminations and related balance sheet reconciliations and foreign currency translation matters
Lead the monthly, quarterly and annual close process, including the preparation and review of consolidated financial results for senior leadership and the Board of Directors
Manage the preparation and review of the annual audited financial statements, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and compliance with U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting requirements and internal accounting policies
Lead the quarterly reviews and annual audits by the Company’s external auditors.
Document, design and test internal controls related to the consolidated financial reporting function to ensure compliance with SOX 404 internal control requirements
Prepare presentations and/or supporting documents for the Audit Committee and Board of Directors on technical accounting matters , including the accounting for unique transactions.
Develop and maintain the Company’s financial accounting and reporting policies, ensuring they are reviewed annually in accordance with the Company’s SOX 404 internal control policies
Manage technical accounting areas, including formally documenting accounting for complex transactions and processes such as stock-based compensation, debt modifications, leases and foreign currency matters.
Lead annual goodwill and indefinite-lived intangibles impairment review.
Research and implement new accounting pronouncements, including documenting and communicating their effect on the Company and its subsidiaries.
Serve as key member of Finance Department leadership team in setting priorities for the department to ensure the team is helping to achieve Encore’s broader strategic goals.
Work in partnership with the FP&A, Tax, Legal and Treasury teams to ensure accuracy of financial reporting and to improve financial insights.
Drive system enhancements and development of analytical tools to support more streamlined consolidated financial reporting function.
Partner in acquisition-related activities, including leading the coordination with the Company’s third-party valuation firm, assisting with due diligence, participating in post-acquisition financial integration and documenting accounting considerations.
Provide direction and coaching to staff and allocate the resources necessary to achieve business objectives
Hire, develop, lead and motivate a qualified staff to support a productive enabling function within the accounting and reporting team
Promote and drive a professional team environment resulting in highly engaged and impactful team members
Manage human resources of the team related to issues including performance management, salary administration, training and career development