Director of Accounting

At Hercules, Inc., our customer-centric approach, and obsessive desire to develop creative solutions has allowed us to develop four highly refined solution engines to help our customers prosper - manufacturing, sourcing, warehousing, and fulfillment.

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for oversight of the general ledger and accounting operations on a day-to-day basis for all segments of Hercules. Analyze financial information to determine records of assets, liabilities, P&L, tax liabilities, or other financial activities of the company.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Oversight and leadership of the general accounting function, including all aspects of financial reporting to the CFO

· Supervise accounting team at multiple locations, including training, directing work, and resolving problems

· Establish and maintain policies and systems to ensure strong financial internal controls

· Ensure Balance Sheet reconciliations are properly prepared in a timely manner, including evidence of review

· Ensure all financial transactions are properly recorded in a timely manner

· Prepare/oversee month-end, quarterly and year-end close processes for all segments

· Oversee new customer, product, vendor, and GL account set-up in ERP system

· Assist in the preparation of internal and external financial statements

· Manage regulatory reporting, including monthly sales and use taxes, payroll taxes, and other periodic taxes/governmental fees as needed

· Assist in the coordination of financial reviews/audits with external accountants

· Provides company leaders with insight for decision-making purposes, especially cash flow

· Assist with the budgeting and forecasting processes

· Continuously assess accounting procedures and improve as needed

· Help identify, develop, and monitor KPIs

· Conduct financial investigations as needed

· Other duties as assigned by the CFO

· Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field required

· 5-7 years of relevant accounting supervisory/management experience required; Work experience in a warehouse, distribution or manufacturing environment preferred

· ERP software experience required; NetSuite (Oracle) experience is desirable

· Knowledge of accounting principles and practices

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

· Competencies utilized: active listening, critical thinking, decision making, negotiation, service orientation, problem solving, time management, attention to detail

· Approximately 10% travel required to other company locations

· Applicants chosen for employment will be required to submit to a criminal background check and drug screening

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