Wabash National Corp

Director, Technical Accounting and SEC Reporting

Wabash National Corp • $125K — $150K *
Lafayette, IN 47901In-Person
Legal & Accounting
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field; master's preferred.
  • Minimum 10 years of accounting experience, including management responsibilities.
  • CPA designation preferred.
  • Strong ability to research and resolve technical accounting issues.
  • Effective communicator across all organizational levels.
  • Highly organized with a proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Responsibilities

  • Establish and enforce accounting policies in line with GAAP.
  • Ensure financial result integrity through robust internal controls.
  • Pursue process improvements for accurate consolidated financial statements.
  • Oversee SEC and external reporting, including GAAP and non-GAAP financial statements.
  • Manage the month-end close process, ensuring timely reviews and reconciliations.
  • Conduct detailed financial analytics and prepare Audit Committee materials.
  • Collaborate with FP&A to analyze month-end results and variances.

Benefits

  • Empowering company culture that values diversity and inclusion.
  • Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.
  • Supportive team environment with a focus on collaboration.
  • Involvement in meaningful projects that aim for positive impact.
Full Job Description
About the Role:

The Director of Accounting & SEC Reporting is responsible for overseeing the general accounting and SEC reporting functions. This individual is also responsible for implementing and maintaining a system of internal controls and ensuring that all external reporting is prepared in compliance with financial policies, SEC requirements, and US GAAP.

YourResponsibilities:
  • Establish (as needed), monitor, and enforce accounting policies and procedures in compliance with GAAP
  • Ensure the integrity of financial results through the development, implementation, and support of proper internal controls.
  • Recommend and actively pursue process improvements ensuring the integrity of consolidated financial statements.
  • Responsible for the overall SEC and external reporting process, including the preparation and review of financial statements as well as verifying appropriateness of US GAAP adjustments and non-GAAP measures/reconciliations.
  • Responsible for the month-end close process by ensuring that deadlines are met, by reviewing JE and ensuring that there is adequate support, and that reconciliations are completed and reviewed timely.
  • Perform and/or review detailed balance sheet & income statement analytics and assist in the preparation of Audit Committee materials.
  • Work closely with FP&A to understand and communicate month end results, and variances to plan.
  • Direct overall company financial accounting activities, including the documentation of accounting processes.
  • Support and document (as needed) existing and new accounting transactions or any other company initiatives that would have an accounting impact
  • Act as primary contact between external auditors and accounting department in managing the annual financial statement and internal control audits.
  • Lead and manage an effective accounting team, including driving performance and coaching the team.
  • Administer and manage SAP and the Company's Oracle consolidation solution.
  • Assess company and departmental needs and priorities to evaluate, recommend, and carry out staffing, resource, and reporting structure changes.
  • Define, develop, and implement best in class processes leveraging the capabilities of existing systems and the supporting tools.
  • Other duties as assigned

Let's Talk About Your Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree (Preferred Major: accounting, finance, or related field (master's preferred))
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in accounting, with management and oversight experience
  • CPA preferred
  • Ability to research technical accounting issues, exercise professional judgment, and document conclusions/recommendations
  • Communicate well with all levels and personalities, including discussing business problems and presenting recommendations to managers and senior leaders
  • Ability to organize, prioritize, and deliver on projects with competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment with very little guidance


Leadership Attributes:

At Wabash, we pride ourselves on being empowering, and there are some things we feel very strongly about:
  • Embrace Diversity and Inclusion -- Solicit and respect the input of others, celebrate differences, and strive for transparency and inclusiveness
  • Seek to Listen -- Actively listen to reach the best solution and make the strongest decisions
  • Always Learn -- Strive to improve; do not quit or settle for the status quo
  • Be Authentic -- Demonstrate honesty, incredible energy, and grit in everything you do
  • Win Together -- Collaborate, seek alignment, and excel at cross-group communication to success as one team and One Wabash

Join us in turning ideas into world-changing realities. Curate and build your high-impact professional career at Wabash!

About Wabash National Corp

Wabash National Corporation is an American company that specializes in the design and production of semi-trailers, truck bodies, and liquid transportation systems. The company was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Lafayette, Indiana. Wabash National Corporation operates in three segments: Commercial Trailer Products, Diversified Products, and Retail. The Commercial Trailer Products segment involves the design, manufacture, and sale of new trailers to the retail market. The Diversified Products segment involves the design, manufacture, and sale of truck bodies, truck-mounted tanks, and intermodal equipment. The Retail segment involves the sale of new and used trailers, as well as the sale of aftermarket parts and services. The company's products are used in a variety of industries, including transportation, construction, and agriculture.
Learn more about Wabash National Corp
Size
6,200 employees
Market Cap
$1.1 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
-$97.4 million
Founded
1985
5 Year Trend
-0.5%
Revenue
$1.4 billion
NASDAQ
WNC
* Ladders Estimates

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