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Pinkerton Hiring for Director- Accounting Americas (Hybrid) Job at Ann Arbor, MI Full Time

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As you navigate through these uncertain times, know that Pinkerton has been a stable, thriving corporation for over 170 years. As recognized leaders around the globe in the corporate risk management industry, you can rest assured that joining us now means moving to a future-looking company. We are here today, will be here tomorrow, and are a thriving community of over 2,000 risk management professionals.

This is just one of the several exciting career opportunities that are currently available.


Job Summary:

The Director of Accounting will be responsible for overseeing the Company’s accounting functions for the Americas Region. This includes implementing and maintaining a system of internal controls that ensure company assets are safeguarded and that all financial reporting meets all compliance-related standards. The position oversees all facets of accounting operations, including the monthly close cycle, internal and external financial reporting, internal controls, policy development, and communication with the parent company regarding financial results and reporting.This position will have a hybrid work schedule (in office/remote).

Essential Functions:

  • Represent Pinkerton’s core values of integrity, vigilance, and excellence.
  • Manage, coordinate, and provide daily work direction and/or oversight to daily, monthly, and annual accounting functions including the processing of transactions, monthly and annual closes, preparing of financial statements and tracking, reconciling, and balancing of general ledger accounts.
  • Provide technical accounting GAAP / IFRS guidance and support to all company entities which may include involvement in due diligence and other activities surrounding acquisitions/dispositions.
  • Advise leadership of any areas of potential risk and provide recommendations to strategically enhance financial performance and business opportunities.
  • Coordinate work, related to both internal and external audits, in the periodic review of the company financial records;
    • Implement agreed upon recommendations, related to areas of responsibility, resulting from the audit findings.
  • Interpret, develop, implement, and monitor accounting policies, processes, and procedures. Provide counsel on accounting-related issues, disclosure obligations related to business transactions, and financial statements.
  • Work with the FP&A and internal leadership to analyze and interpret financial and operating data including performance benchmark reporting, market niche reporting, performance assessments, cost, contract pricing, profitability and wage analyses.
  • Oversee the preparation of regulatory reports and filings required for submission to federal and state agencies.
  • Oversee all treasury functions including, daily cash management, cash forecasts, accounts payable, payroll, and accounts receivables.
  • Provide training, guidance, and direction to the accounting team to ensure work is performed in an efficient, timely, and knowledgeable manner;
    • Adjust daily operations to ensure the department’s successful completion of assigned goals and objectives.
  • Support accounting process improvements and change initiatives, streamlining processes, developing metrics, and creating efficiencies within the department.
  • All other duties, as assigned.


Education, Experience, and Certifications:

Bachelor’s degree (MBA preferred) in Finance, Accounting, or related field and at least seven years of tactical senior level financial accounting experience within a global corporate environment. CPA is required. Pinkerton is an inclusive employer who seeks candidates with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.


Competencies:

  • Certified Public Accountant.
  • Senior level financial accounting within a global corporate environment.
  • Foreign Exchange, Translation experience.
  • Expert level financial and analytical skills across multiple areas of responsibility including GAAP, IFRS, tax matters, and statutory reporting.
  • Familiarity with SOC standards.
  • Various regulatory filing and other compliance procedures experience.
  • Large volume transactional environment experience.
  • Experienced in scaling an organization, preferred.
  • Able to lead and direct a high performing team.
  • Effective verbal, written, and presentation skills.
  • Sound judgment and decision-making ability.
  • Self-motivated with a proactive approach.
  • Attentive to detail and accuracy.
  • Computer skills; Microsoft Office and accounting programs.


Working Conditions:

With or without reasonable accommodation, requires the physical and mental capacity to effectively perform all essential functions;

  • Exposure to sensitive and confidential information.
  • Ability to adjust focus between close and distance vision.
  • Maintain composure in dealing with authorities, executives, clients, staff, and the public occasionally under conditions of urgency and in pressure situations.
  • Regular computer usage.
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently.
  • Manual dexterity required for occasional reaching and lifting of small objects and operating office equipment.
  • Close and distance vision and ability to adjust focus.
  • Frequent sitting.
  • Travel, as required.

Pinkerton is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal opportunity to all applicants for all positions without regard to race/ethnicity, color, national origin, ancestry, sex/gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital/prenatal status, pregnancy/childbirth or related conditions, religion, creed, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any protected status by local, state, federal or country-specific law.

Job Overview

  • ID: 262157
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  • Job Title: Pinkerton Hiring for Director- Accounting Americas (Hybrid) Job at Ann Arbor, MI