Director Of Accounting

Job OverviewWe're on the lookout for a Director of Accounting to join our growing team. If you're a strategic thinker with a passion for driving change and a track record of financial excellence, we want to hear from you. This pivotal role will be responsible for directing all aspects of accounting, managing relationships with external stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. What You'll Do:Direct all aspects of the accounting activities, including financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance.Oversee financial compliance activities for the company, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and internal policies.Lead the implementation of our ERP system company-wide from a financial and controls perspective, ensuring seamless integration and optimization of processes.Foster strong relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory authorities to ensure compliance.Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to prepare and deliver financial reports and analyses to senior management, investors, and other stakeholders.Support investor diligence activities, providing financial data and insights to support fundraising efforts.Collaborate closely with the FP&A organization on budgeting and forecasting to support decision-making.Create and complete a public company readiness plan.Who You Are: Extensive experience as an accounting director for a manufacturing company, with a proven track record of driving financial excellence.Experience in ERP implementation processes, with the ability to lead complex system integrations and optimizations.Proven track record of building processes and implementing systems, with the ability to anticipate accounting and control requirements.Experience with corporate tax and treasury activities.Strong expertise in preparing financial statements and accounting policies.Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and a current CPA license are required, with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.Thorough understanding of GAAP and relevant regulatory requirements; experience in a Big 4 accounting firm is a plus.Proven track record in leadership roles, with experience in startups and the automotive industry preferred.