Director, Accounting & Shared Services

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POSITION SUMMARY:

The Director of Accounting and Shared Services will be responsible for various accounting and financial reporting operations of the Company encompassing financial transaction processing financial close financial consolidation and reporting processes as well as accounting policy and procedures. You will also be responsible for several of the Companys accounting regulatory compliance and the development management and effectiveness of our internal controls. Additionally you will proactively engage with leaders throughout the organization to influence decisions and provide guidance regarding financial and accounting implications of business activities/decisions. A focus on the continuous improvement of accounting/finance policies procedures and processes will be essential to your success.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee all the shared services activities of the accounting function and personnel including:
  • Policy and process development enhancement enforcement and maintenance
  • Month-end close process and consolidation
  • Accounting operations and financial reporting
  • Strive to institute best practices throughout the accounting organization
  • Ensure accounting systems and processes are continually streamlined via process improvements to achieve greater efficiency and accuracy in the level and timeliness of reporting. Development and use of various digital methods to operate department with agility
  • Oversee the performance of the shared service managers and corresponding accounting teams to ensure the successful and timely completion of the month-end close process supporting the finance organization
  • Establishment and reporting of shared service KPIs including development and execution of multi-year target improvements Accounting Regulatory Compliance
• Develop implement and monitor proper internal accounting and financial reporting controls for the shared services function
• Assists in the design and implementation of process improvements including standardization enhancements and potential automation of existing processes and systems. Promotes best practices over financial and non-financial information across the accounting organization
• Leads mentors and ensures engagement of direct reports and their respective teams and works to establish short-and long-range goals and objectives for both the function and the employees
• Support external audit efforts including organization between the shared services team and the external audit firm as it relates to the external audit
• Manage the effort around the impact of new accounting pronouncements and ensures the proper implementation as it relates to shared services activities
• Monitors and assesses current trends and emerging developments within the field and practice of accounting to ensure the Companys compliance and preparedness Strategic Finance Support
• Lead and support the finance organization and cross-functional project teams through business initiatives including but not limited to major systems implementations business transformations and other commercial priorities
• Participate in the development of accountings strategic and financial planning activities with Finance Leadership including the evaluation and impact of new initiatives and regulatory developments on the business

REQUIREMENTS (including educational requirements):

• Bachelors degree in accounting
• Minimum 10 years relevant experience
• CPA experience preferred
• Strong Excel skills
• Able to work effectively under pressures of management deadlines
• Self-starter detailed oriented and a team player
• Strong communication skills

What We Offer

• A commitment that Safety is #1

• Competitive benefits pay and retirement plan options!

• Career growth stability and flexible work arrangements.

Responsible Manufacturing Protecting Our Planet for the Future

• We utilize renewable energy and a closed loop recycled water process.

• We are committed to reducing greenhouse emissions and water consumption.

• We are the only flooring company recognized by the Asthma and Allergy foundation.

Who we are:

With a history of 140 years Tarkett is a worldwide leader in innovative flooring and sport surface solutions with 12000 employees and 34 industrial sites. Offering a wide range of products including vinyl linoleum rubber carpet wood laminate artificial turf and athletic tracks. The Group serves customers in more than 100 countries across the globe.

Committed to change the game with circular economy and to reducing its carbon footprint the Group has implemented an eco-innovation strategy based on Cradle to Cradle principles fully aligned with its Tarkett Human-Conscious Design approach.

Tarkett is listed on Euronext (Compartment B ISIN FR000ticker: TKTT).

Tarkett is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in backgrounds and in experiences and promote an inclusive workplace where all employees can perform at their best.