Vice President of Accounting

This role is in the office five days a week in Commerce, GA. It is a contract position, possibly a contract-to-hire.

This role provides executive-level leadership and overall responsibility for assuring the financial health of the Company by providing financial and accounting expertise, which appropriately directs the management team toward making the best possible decisions to maximize the company’s profitability and value. The position will be expected to proactively provide the President and other members of the management team with effective communications, counsel, analysis, andinterpretation of financial, accounting and operation performance information. The VP also has overall leadership responsibility for the Information Technology and Human Resources functions.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS* Contributory to high level strategic analysis and critical review of the business to optimize increased economic growth in support of the strategic business plan.* Managing Company finances through the development of effective policies and procedures in accordance with standard accounting practices (GAAP) and required mandates from Parent Company, Indicor.* Ensures accurate accounting, effective internal controls, cost-effective procurement, and prudent investments.* Directs the financial reporting function, including identifying financial performance measures and indicators, statistical summaries and reporting systems used to measure effective business strategies and management decisions.* Oversees the annual forecasting, budgeting, and goal setting process.* Assumes responsibility for business risk assessment.* Assures the company has the adequate legal representation, review, and support to protect the organizational assets, and insures that the company is in compliance with applicable laws.* Work with corporate tax department to ensure the company is fully compliant with all applicable tax laws.* The Vice President directs the Human Resources Director and is responsible for setting, enforcing, and evaluating legally compliant human resources policies, procedures, and best practices, and identifying and implementing long-range strategic talent management goals.* Serving as a financial advisor to the President with regard to both tactical and strategic plans.* Directs the Information Technology Director in issues relating to network, mainframe, programming, hardware, software, and telephones.* Identifies and resolves problems using root-cause analysis and data in a timely manner. Gathers and analyzes information skillfully. Develops alternative solutions and works well in group problem solving situations.* Assesses own strengths and weaknesses. Pursues training and development opportunities. Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills. Shares expertise with others.* Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations. Appears confident in communicating information and listens to gets clarification. Responds well to questions and shares information with others.* Works with integrity and ethically and upholds company values.* Manage daily operation of accounting department. This includes managing accounting staff including the Controller and his staff to ensure the department is meeting the goals of the company. * Be the main point of contact for our parent company. This includes working with internal audit, working with tax department, year-end reporting, and any other ad hoc reports or request as needed. COGNOS Report Studio and Glovia ERP experience a BIG plus.TRAVEL10-20% Travel is anticipated. Routine travel to various domestic work sites will be required. A valid passport is required for this position.EDUCATION and EXPERIENCEEight or more years accounting/finance experience, with at least five years’ experience in mid to senior management (Controller, VP Finance, CFO, other) of a mid-size, $75 million in revenue for a global manufacturing or related industrial company. Experience in Business expansion to Global markets with multiple entity rollups and report outs. Experience with M&A from due diligence tointegration. 2 Years experience at any one of the Big 4, reliable strategic business partner. Proven track record being a key member of a business leadership team that played a key role in defining and exe using strategic direction for growthCPA certification and a BS/BA in Accounting, Finance, or related field. MBA preferred. Ability to pass a background and credit check that meets eligibility requirements for access to classified information.KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS* Public company experience and general knowledge and SOX compliance requirements.* Broad experience in developing cost and profitability analysis. * Strong financial modeling, analytical and valuation skills.* Relentless focus on data-based decision making, strategic execution and a disciplined approach to delivering results for the organization.* Extensive knowledge and experience in financial and cash management, including short and long-range cash forecasting and capital allocation decisions.* A thorough and up-to-date understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).* Exceptional interpersonal and communications skills to include: strong oral and written skills,presentation skills, the ability to listen actively, and the ability to communicate appropriately to a wide variety of internal and external customers (bankers, peers, subordinates.)* Demonstrated excellence at leading, development, coaching, and training people. * Able to manage in collaborative, action-oriented environment in which the free exchange of ideas and information is encouraged and expected.