DIRECTOR, OPERATIONS ACCOUNTING
POSITION SUMMARY
The Director, Operations Accounting provides direct oversight of key accounting functions for a beverage manufacturing and distribution company.
This 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 reporting.
REPRESENTATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
The 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 Company.
Provide assurance regarding the quality, accuracy, and timeliness of all accounting results and management reports distributed by the department.
Maintain reconciled and fully analyzed financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Company policies.
Provide accounting information in response to various departmental requests from both financial and non-financial employees, ensuring that information is communicated effectively and efficiently.
Manage key aspects of the period-end close process and oversee the timely and accurate preparation and distribution of financial reports.
Analyze transactional data related to various areas of the business, with particular emphasis on operating expenditures and capital expenditures.
Provide insight and analytical review to management through the development of detailed and summarized transactional reports, variance reports, schedules, and ad hoc analyses.
Create schedules and build financial and operational analyses using Microsoft Excel.
Summarize complex data and present findings to management and other stakeholders in a clear and understandable manner.
Identify opportunities for greater efficiency and propose appropriate process, reporting, or system changes.
Lead the department in effectively using the newly implemented Microsoft Dynamics ERP system.
Serve as a resource for accounting staff by identifying efficiencies and leveraging available technology and system capabilities.
Manage employees and provide timely, constructive, and effective feedback.
Review the work of team members and provide appropriate oversight, coaching, development, and growth opportunities.
Work with business partners and retailers to understand the drivers of expense fluctuations and communicate with stakeholders regarding their departmental results.
Gather and provide information necessary to support regulatory audits and rate reviews.
Drive improvements in high-volume account reconciliations and ensure that reconciliations are completed thoroughly, accurately, and on a timely basis.
Ensure that financial and operational information is complete, accurate, timely, and prepared in accordance with Company guidelines.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, AND CERTIFICATION
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a closely related field, and a minimum of seven years of related accounting experience.
MBA and/or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation preferred.
Related accounting, finance, systems, leadership, or professional certification or training preferred.
Experience managing people, including reviewing work, providing feedback, and supporting employee development.
Experience handling confidential files, documents, financial records, and other sensitive information.
Experience working with a variety of general ledger and accounting systems.
Strong Microsoft Excel skills are required.
Proactive, change-oriented, and adaptable, with a critical eye for consistency and the implementation of new processes.
Intellectual curiosity and a demonstrated interest in the manufacturing, distribution, and beverage industries.
Experience with manufacturing accounting, inventory management, or revenue programs is a plus.
Ability to work effectively with individuals of all races, nationalities, cultures, disabilities, ages, and sexes while promoting equal and fair treatment and opportunity for all.
As a team member, must possess the ability and desire to work cooperatively with others.
As a team leader, must demonstrate the interest, skill, and ability to successfully bring groups together and encourage cooperative teamwork.
KNOWLEDGE AND COMPETENCIES
The 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 required.
Communication
Effectively 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 others.
Service and Professionalism
Meets or exceeds the expectations of managers, supervisors, coworkers, and business partners. Acts in a professional, courteous, responsive, and cooperative manner.
Ethics
Seeks guidance before problems occur and promptly reports concerns, potential violations, or inappropriate conduct in accordance with established reporting procedures.
Information Gathering
Consults 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 requests.
Interpersonal Skills
Develops 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 perspectives.
Multitasking
Effectively 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 follow-through.
Safety Orientation
Follows 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 risks.
Leadership and People Management
Provides appropriate direction, oversight, coaching, and feedback to employees. Reviews work for accuracy and completeness and supports professional development and growth opportunities for team members.
Analytical and Process-Improvement Orientation
Analyzes detailed transactional and financial information, identifies patterns and variances, summarizes findings, and recommends practical improvements to accounting processes, reporting practices, controls, and workflows.
Technology and Systems
Demonstrates 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.
