Director of Accounting & Administration

Director of Accounting must provide short and long-term planning, forecasting, budgeting, reporting, and provide financial oversight partnering with Plant Manager. This role is also responsible to implement operational improvements to administrative staff


Department: Administration

Reports to: Plant Manager


We are proud to be an EEO employer, maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

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Please email your resume to: CPrice@mcp-mail.com

 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

  • Manages administrative subordinate supervisor(s) who supervise employee(s)

  • Responsible for the overall direction, coordination and evaluation of both business units

  • Must carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws

  • Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Plan, develop, organize, implement, direct and evaluate the organization’s fiscal function and performance

  • Participate in the development of the corporation’s plans and programs as a strategic partner

  • Evaluate and advise on the impact of long-range planning, introduction of new programs/strategies and regulatory action

  • Develop credibility for the finance group by providing timely and accurate analysis of budgets, financial reports and financial trends in order to assist the Board and CEO in performing their responsibilities

  • Managed all purchasing processes

  • Enhance and/or develop, implement and enforce policies and procedures of the organization

  • Managed all purchasing processes

  • Enhance and/or develop, implement and enforce policies and procedures of the organization by way of systems that will improve the overall operation and effectiveness of the corporation

  • Provide technical financial advice and knowledge to others within the financial discipline

  • Participate in continual improvement of the budgeting process through education of department managers on financial issues impacting their budgets

  • Provide strategic financial input and leadership on decision-making issues affecting the organization; i.e., evaluation of potential alliances acquisitions and/or mergers and pension funds and investments

  • Optimize the handling of bank and deposit relationships and initiate appropriate strategies to enhance cash position

  • Develop a reliable cash flow projection process and reporting mechanism that includes minimum cash threshold to meet operating needs

  • Be an advisor from the financial perspective on any contracts into which the corporation may enter

  • Evaluate the finance division structure and team plan for continual improvement of the efficiency and effectiveness of the group and provide individuals with professional and personal growth

  • Perform other duties as assigned

Required Skills & Abilities:

  • Individual synthesizes complex or diverse information

  • Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully

  • Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, demonstrates group presentation skills and conducts productive meetings

  • Delegates work assignments and gives authority to work independently and sets expectations and monitors delegated activities

  • Inspires and motivates others to perform well, accepts feedback from others

  • Includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement; makes self-available to staff; provides regular performance feedback; develops subordinates’ skills and encourages growth

Education & Experience:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Statistics or Business Administration

  • 7+ years of experience in financial analysis, forecasting, and budgeting in a high growth manufacturing/hardware environment including inventory and WIP

  • Strong business acumen; proven ability to effectively challenge assumptions and interpret the strategy and priorities of the organization in financial terms

  • Proven ability to set and meet ambitious deadlines, handle numerous multifaceted financial matters and see projects through to conclusion

  • Excellent project management / leadership skills with demonstrated track record and ability to engage teams to work together

  • Ability to think creatively and critically, and thrive in a dynamic environment

  • Outstanding communication skills

Physical Requirements:

  • High Position requires sitting, walking, standing, bending, and twisting in the performance of daily activities

  • Position requires hand manipulation and repetitive hand movement and fine coordination in using a computer keyboard

  • The position requires near and far vision in reading reports and use of a computer

  • Acute hearing is required in supporting meetings and providing phone and in-person customer service

  • The position occasionally requires lifting and/or moving objects up to 20 pounds