Director of Accounting

Company: TMX Finance Family of Companies
Location: Carrollton
Posted on: May 9, 2022

Job Description:

OverviewDirector of Accounting Carrollton, TXNow Offering a $2,500 Sign-On Bonus*!The TMX Finance - Family of Companies is seeking a Director of Accounting to join the team and become part of a vital and collaborative team that works daily to successfully manage the financial aspects of our business. Your leadership skills, vast understanding of accounting principles, and ability to close gaps in business processes will be your keys to success in directing the general ledger, corporate expenses, and accounts payable departments, as well as in overseeing maintenance of the ledger accounts and financial statements. Meanwhile, your coaching skills will allow you to develop and grow your team members, elevating the quality of the department's work and furthering your career path. Essential Responsibilities Ensure high quality performance management processes, documenting goals, addressing performance issues, and developing and challenging team members to exceed expectations.Direct accounting team through the full accounting cycle and direct accounting projects through their life-cycle, resolving issues and escalation of risks as needed.Ensure best practices to handle complex compensation and payroll transactions such as 401K, restricted stock, deferred compensation, benefits, etc. and to make sure these transactions are properly recorded to the General Ledger.Work very closely with HR to ensure Compensation Plans are in Accordance with GAAP. - -Lead team in the successful execution of full cycle accounting calendars on a timely basis and in accordance with GAAP, providing clear direction, resolving obstacles, and ensuring a high-quality review process; includes journal entry processing, account reconciliations, fluctuation explanations, internal and external financial reporting, SOX controls, and other analyses.Write, maintain, prepare, and review monthly consolidated financial statements and related reports.Assist in -the budgeting and forecast expense process. -Provide training, coaching, and development opportunities for team members in various areas, including business products and supporting technologies, and GAAP, SOX, and related Company policies. -Research accounting pronouncements and develop policies for new, changing, or existing business transactions, broadly communicating and ensuring full understanding of the impacts to the organization. -Ensure that SOX controls are accurately documented, kept current, and are executed in accordance with Company policies, and ensure documentation of new products or changes in state requirements for existing products.Partner cross-functionally to understand business transactions and ensure that transactional activities are complete and coded accurately. -Drive continuous business process improvement through the design and implementation of technologies as well as consistently looking to implement efficiencies in processes and procedures. Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance
• Minimum 10+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Minimum 5-7 years leading and managing an accounting team in a mid-to-large sized company
• Experience with ensuring that all Payroll and Compensation accounting is recorded to the General Ledger.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong leadership skills
• Ability to collaborate with other departments
• Thorough knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, fund accounting, and internal accounting controls
• Ability to work well under pressure in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
• Strong prioritizing, organizational, and -time management skills
• Must have flexible thinking and be able to work in ambiguity
• Must have an analytical mindset and have strong problem-solving skills
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly in Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint
• Experience with Great Plains, Oracle, Cognos, ReqLogic, Accruent, DocLink, TrinTech, or Management reporter
• Physical demands for this position frequently include: the ability to remain in a stationary position, move about freely inside and occasionally outside of the store, and the operation of mechanical controls, such as a keyboard.Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's Degree
  • Change management experience
  • Experience in an organization experiencing significant growth
  • System conversion -experience
  • Stock Compensation and Benefits Accounting is a plus
  • Payroll Accounting Experience is a plus
  • Lease Accounting Experience a Plus
  • Fixed Asset Experience a Plus
  • CPA a plusLearn More About UsThe Director of Accounting is a member of the Accounting Team, a dynamic group comprised of multi-taskers and problem solvers. This team handles all the day-to-day financial reporting and accounting activities for the organization, as well as maintain the appropriate internal controls. To learn more about this team, visit Check out what's happening in our Company at -.The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. The Company may, at its discretion, revise the job description at any time, and additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. - Requirements, skills and abilities included have been determined to illustrate the minimal standards required to successfully perform the position.The $2,500 Sign-On Bonus will be dispersed to new hires hired May 1,2022 to June 30, 2022. New hires in the role will receive $1,250 on the first paycheck following the new hire's 1st day of active employment and $1,250 on the paycheck following their 90th day of active employment, if eligibility criteria are met per Company policy. - Standard payroll tax deductions apply.All TMX Finance - Family of Companies Are Equal Opportunity Employers.

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