Director, Accounting - Finance Transformation & Special Projects

Director, Accounting – Finance Transformation & Special ProjectsThe Director, Accounting – Finance Transformation & Special Projects is a key leader on the accounting team, reporting directly to the Global Controller with regular close partnership with the CFO. This individual will drive the function's most strategic and complex initiatives from concept through completion. Accounting special projects will strengthen the Company's global accounting organization during a critical period of growth, transformation, and strategic change. With an eye on the accounting and finance technology roadmap, including the selection and implementation of new systems and introduction of AI, this role is ideal for a strong accounting leader with project management skills who enjoys integrating technology and processes to solve complex problems. The Director will build and manage a team of two Senior Accountants and partner with both internal cross-functional teams as well as external vendors and consultants. A highly visible role within the organization, this opportunity provides a wonderful platform for further career development in a dynamic global organization.Job ResponsibilitiesLead high-priority, cross-functional finance and accounting initiatives from planning through delivery, owning scope, timeline, resourcing, and outcomes.Own the accounting and finance technology roadmap, selecting and implementing new systems and continuously finding better ways to leverage our ERP (NetSuite) and other tools to maximize value, streamline workflows, and enhance how the function operates.Lead the team's AI initiative, establishing the foundation for adoption, selecting the right solutions, identifying high-value use cases, implementing them with appropriate guardrails, and training teammates on effective, responsible use.Develop the future-state Finance Transformation team, including organizational design, talent acquisition, capability development, and leadership of a dedicated team as the function expands.Serve as a key participant in the accounting and finance integration of acquisitions, onboarding acquired entities, aligning their processes and systems with company standards, and ensuring accurate, timely incorporation into our reporting.Manage and develop two Senior Accountants, growing their careers while ensuring the team consistently meets deadlines and delivers outstanding outcomes.Manage software vendors, consulting partners, and other service providers supporting special projects, ensuring they understand our business and systems, agreeing on scope, and partnering with them to deliver projects on time and to an outstanding standard.Partner with other departments to strengthen the processes and controls behind the data we rely upon, ensuring upstream inputs are timely, accurate, and complete to safeguard the integrity of our financial outputs.Build deep, market-by-market knowledge of statutory, operational, and compliance requirements across all jurisdictions, in addition to a strong understanding of the BNI CRM and its data, to ensure our technology is configured and data flows correctly into our ERP to meet each market's needs and maintain the integrity of our financial statements.Any additional duties needed to help demonstrate our core values, drive our vision, and fulfill our mission.Success MeasuresOn-time, on-scope delivery of special projects. Key initiatives, including system implementations, AI adoption, and acquisition integrations, are completed on schedule, within scope, and to a high standard of quality.Measurable gains in efficiency and process improvement. Technology and process enhancements produce tangible results, such as a consistently accurate close, reduced manual effort, and greater automation across the function.A strengthened control environment. Entity-wide controls are designed and operating effectively, with prior deficiencies remediated and no recurrence of identified issues.Reliable financial data integrity. Data flows accurately from source systems and the BNI CRM into the ERP, and cross-departmental inputs are consistently timely, accurate, and complete.Team growth and development. The two Senior Accountants advance in their capabilities and careers, consistently meet deadlines, and deliver outstanding work under the Director's leadership.CompetenciesStrategic ThinkingLeadershipProject ManagementProcess ManagementDigital FluencyInfluenceDecision MakingFinancial AcumenQualificationsBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.Active CPA license.8+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including experience leading complex, cross-functional projects from planning through completion.Demonstrated success leading organizational change, technology adoption, or business transformation initiatives across multiple stakeholder groups.Strong technical accounting foundation with solid knowledge of US GAAP and its practical application to new arrangements, systems, and business activities.Demonstrated experience implementing and optimizing financial systems (ERP and related applications).Proven people-leadership experience, with a track record of managing, mentoring, and developing accounting staff.Excellent project-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities, meet deadlines, and hold internal and external partners accountable.Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex issues and recommend solutions to senior leadership.Experience managing external vendors, consultants, and service providers on scope, timeline, and deliverables.Physical Demands and Working Conditions: (Working Conditions apply globally. The Physical Demands section is included to meet U.S. regulatory expectations and may not apply to individuals located outside the United States.)Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.This is a full-time position. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.An equal opportunity employer.