Director, Accounting Shared Services Position Available In Durham, North Carolina

Position Summary:

The Director of Accounting Shared Services will provide leadership for the North America accounting shared services organization. Reporting to the Chief Accounting Officer, the Director of Accounting Shared Services is a hands-on and forward-thinking change leader who will lead the North America Accounting Shared Services functions, including Financial Reporting, General Accounting, Fixed Assets, Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable, while driving well-controlled, scalable business processes. The ideal candidate has a collaborative, professional, and service-oriented approach to interacting with teammates and business partners. This full-time onsite position is based at our Chicago Corporate office, located near O’Hare International Airport. We offer a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, and access to an onsite gym.

Position Responsibilities:

Develop, lead, and inspire the team. Fosters a collaborative and service-oriented environment. Manage autonomously the complete service delivery for accounting services across Business Units and legal entities within a defined region in accordance to Company guidelines. Responsible for high quality and efficient delivery of all accounting shared services across Business Units and legal entities to enable the business to achieve its goals. Plan and monitor the budget of accounting shared services. Enforce the overall implementation of global accounting policies, procedures & processes including enabling technologies. Provide thought leadership for accounting shared services processes including bringing new ideas, solutions, and/or best practices to the design and operational teams. Responsible for the maintenance and oversight of internal controls and preparation of financial reporting in compliance with GAAP. Work closely with internal and external auditors. Regularly engage with key internal stakeholders. Flexibility to deliver on other duties as needed.

Qualifications:

10+ years progressive experience designing, building and leading accounting teams with the ability to be hands-on, yet still develop and deliver on strategic initiatives. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance with CPA qualification desired. Strong knowledge of US GAAP, experience in a public company is a plus. Strong background knowledge in all aspects of general accounting, internal controls, and company policy. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to critically evaluate information gathered from multiple sources, identify gaps, decompose high-level information into details, and drive decision-making. Working and management experiences in international environment. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. The base pay hiring rate expected for this position is: $165,000 – $202,000 This position is eligible to participate in an incentive plan. Metrics and level of participation are determined annually.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. Benefits and Perks Methode offers US employees Medical, Dental, Vision, Hearing, Life & Disability insurance, a wellness program, and time off benefits. Voluntary benefit plans include Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Pet Insurance. Methode provides an Employee Assistance Program, and participation in the Company’s 401(k) plan which includes a company contribution. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours. Methode Electronics is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics per the EEO Poster available here . If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to recruiting@methode.com or call (708) 867-6777 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Methode Electronics is a leading developer of custom-engineered and application-specific products and solutions utilizing the latest technologies. From magnetic signature sensing of mechanical and electrical properties to the revolutionary solid-state touch sensitive switches used in today’s appliances and automobiles, Methode’s extensive toolbox of technical solutions help our customers differentiate their products. Our regional design and customer support centers, coupled with manufacturing campuses in the Americas, Europe, and Asia allow Methode to bring a total business solution to customers worldwide. We leverage the talents of our over 5,000 employees to serve a diversified group of customers in four market areas: User Interfaces, Sensor and Switches, Power and Data. Methode helps customers win in their end markets by providing an unmatched combination of customer focus, differentiated technology, problem solving and world-class manufacturing.