DIRECTOR OPERATIONS ACCOUNTING

DIRECTOR OPERATIONS ACCOUNTINGPOSITION SUMMARYThe Director Operations Accounting provides direct oversight of key accounting functions for a beverage manufacturing and distribution position applies accounting principles to record analyze and monitor financial information and review financial reports. The role is highly transactional-data driven with a strong focus on process improvement operational efficiency financial accuracy and timely RESPONSIBILITIESThe following responsibilities describe the general duties associated with this position. A particular employee may or may not be required to perform every responsibility listed. Actual duties may vary based on the needs of the assurance regarding the quality accuracy and timeliness of all accounting results and management reports distributed by the reconciled and fully analyzed financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Company accounting information in response to various departmental requests from both financial and non-financial employees ensuring that information is communicated effectively and key aspects of the period-end close process and oversee the timely and accurate preparation and distribution of financial transactional data related to various areas of the business with particular emphasis on operating expenditures and capital insight and analytical review to management through the development of detailed and summarized transactional reports variance reports schedules and ad hoc schedules and build financial and operational analyses using Microsoft complex data and present findings to management and other stakeholders in a clear and understandable opportunities for greater efficiency and propose appropriate process reporting or system the department in effectively using the newly implemented Microsoft Dynamics ERP as a resource for accounting staff by identifying efficiencies and leveraging available technology and system employees and provide timely constructive and effective the work of team members and provide appropriate oversight coaching development and growth with business partners and retailers to understand the drivers of expense fluctuations and communicate with stakeholders regarding their departmental and provide information necessary to support regulatory audits and rate improvements in high-volume account reconciliations and ensure that reconciliations are completed thoroughly accurately and on a timely that financial and operational information is complete accurate timely and prepared in accordance with Company other job-related duties as EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONBachelors degree in Accounting Finance Economics or a closely related field and a minimum of seven years of related accounting and/or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation accounting finance systems leadership or professional certification or training managing people including reviewing work providing feedback and supporting employee handling confidential files documents financial records and other sensitive working with a variety of general ledger and accounting Microsoft Excel skills are change-oriented and adaptable with a critical eye for consistency and the implementation of new curiosity and a demonstrated interest in the manufacturing distribution and beverage with manufacturing accounting inventory management or revenue programs is a to work effectively with individuals of all races nationalities cultures disabilities ages and sexes while promoting equal and fair treatment and opportunity for a team member must possess the ability and desire to work cooperatively with a team leader must demonstrate the interest skill and ability to successfully bring groups together and encourage cooperative AND COMPETENCIESThe following competencies represent qualities traits and behaviors that a successful employee is expected to demonstrate. This list is not exhaustive as additional qualities traits skills and behaviors may also be and coherently communicates relevant financial operational and business information to managers supervisors coworkers and other stakeholders. Listens to and understands the perspectives and needs of and ProfessionalismMeets or exceeds the expectations of managers supervisors coworkers and business partners. Acts in a professional courteous responsive and cooperative guidance before problems occur and promptly reports concerns potential violations or inappropriate conduct in accordance with established reporting GatheringConsults a variety of sources including Company policy manuals the employee handbook accounting standards system documentation and external resources. Compiles verifies and organizes the facts and information required to respond to SkillsDevelops openness credibility and trust with others. Expresses opposing views in a professional and tactful manner and creates an environment in which others feel comfortable sharing information and shifts between two or more activities assignments priorities or sources of information. Manages multiple responsibilities within a given period while maintaining accuracy organization and appropriate OrientationFollows and promotes Company safety rules policies and procedures. Demonstrates an appreciation for safe work practices sets an example of appropriate safety behavior and avoids taking inappropriate and People ManagementProvides appropriate direction oversight coaching and feedback to employees. Reviews work for accuracy and completeness and supports professional development and growth opportunities for team and Process-Improvement OrientationAnalyzes detailed transactional and financial information identifies patterns and variances summarizes findings and recommends practical improvements to accounting processes reporting practices controls and and SystemsDemonstrates proficiency with Microsoft Dynamics general ledger systems Microsoft Excel and other accounting and reporting technologies. Maintains familiarity with emerging technologies including Microsoft Copilot and similar tools that can reduce manual steps improve efficiency and strengthen the accuracy and timeliness of accounting processes.