Responsibilities
We are looking for a Director of Inventory & Operations Accounting.
The position of Director of Inventory & Operations Accounting will be responsible for the accounting, reporting/analysis, and SOX compliance over the Stormwater businesses inventory accounting, cost accounting, manufacturing accounting and accounting for freight and distribution yard. This individual will work closely with the Ohio based enterprise accounting teams, along with working with cross functional Stormwater sales and operations leadership teams. This role will have 3 director reports and will report directly to the Columbus Ohio based accounting leadership.
We are looking for candidates interested in working in an office environment as this role will be full-time in our Hilliard Ohio corporate office.
Responsibilities
Primary Responsibilities
The positionincludes the following tasks:
- Own the monthly close for all manufacturing and inventory related accounts, purchase and production variances, inventory to GL reconciliations and intercompany profit in inventory elimination
- Own the monthly close process for all freight and distribution center related accounts
- Own the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls over inventory and cost of sales, including key control documentation and control execution
- Own the inventory costing architecture, including the standard cost update process
- Direct the physical inventory count and cycle count process across all Stormwater sites, including count instructions, scope, and coordination
- Oversee inventory valuation and inventory shrink results and drive root-cause analysis
- Collaborate across assorted business functions (finance, accounting, sales, operations, HR, etc.) providing insights with adhoc analyses over the companyinventory functions and associated transactions
- Be a thought leader in driving the use of AI and other automation tools to increase departmental efficiencies and value-add opportunities
- Support ongoing efforts focused on streamlining, improving, and automating processes
- Drive through challenges in order to effectively deliver on commitments
RequirementsQualified applicants should possess the following background and characteristics:
- Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance required, CPA or CMA preferred
- Minimum of 12+ years practical work experience
- Oracle experience preferred, but not required
- Strong technical skills including knowledge of GAAP
- Attention to detail and accuracy is a must
- An understanding of how to use AI tools to enhance efficiency is expected
- Ability to understand issues, demonstrate resourcefulness and proactively resolve problems and manage multiple projects in a timely manner
- Strong analytical & problem-solving skills to research and resolve inquiries and respond in a timely manner
- Able to handle confidential information in a mature manner
- Solid organizational skills: task prioritization and effective time management
- Mid- to advanced PC skills using Outlook,Word, Excel (ability to perform pivots, V-lookups and other functions with Excel)
Company Benefits:
Health & Welfare Benefits: Medical and prescription drug plans, telemedicine (with medical plan), High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) and Health Savings Account (HSA), dental and vision plans, virtual physical therapy*, an employee assistance program (EAP)*, and voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnification programs.
Financial Benefits: Retirement 401k program with company match, an employee stock purchase plan (voluntary), financial wellness planning*, paid parental leave*, flexible spending accounts (FSA) for child care and health care, short-term and long-term disability*, basic life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D)*, adoption financial reimbursement*, tuition reimbursement*, voluntary life insurance (for employees, spouses, and children), and voluntary identity theft and fraud protection.
*100% paid by ADS.
