AutoReqId: 16555BR

Pay Class: Salaried Exempt

Minimum Pay Rate: $159,700.00

Maximum Pay Rate: $239,600.00

Department: Accounting

Job Posting:

Heidelberg Materials is seeking a Director of Accounting - Cement to join our team in Irving, TX. As a Director of Accounting, you will do the following.

The Director of Accounting role is primarily responsible for managing the Accounting Shared Services for our Cement product line. The position is based in Irving, Texas, and reports directly to North America’s Senior Director of Accounting and Treasury.

Heidelberg Materials provides the materials to build our future. Our future is sustainable. Our future is digital. And it goes beyond cement, aggregates and ready-mixed concrete. Heidelberg Materials North America, previously known as Lehigh Hanson, operates more than 450 locations with approximately 9,000 employees in the U.S. and Canada.

The Director of Accounting will manage two teams of 13 accountants servicing operations in the U.S. and Canada. The position will be responsible for managing two to three direct reports and ten indirect reports. In addition, the Director of Accounting has responsibility for the financial integrity of the balance sheet and income statement for the Cement product line.

The Director of Accounting’s responsibilities covers five core focus areas: organizational management, financial and cost accounting, compliance, mergers and acquisition, and continuous improvement.

What You'll Get To Do

• Responsible for managing and developing a team of accounting professionals through establishing actionable career development goals that broaden employees’ skills and align with organizational succession planning targets.
• Responsible for establishing and managing annual operating targets aligned with company goals and objectives.
• Deliver service level support to internal and external customers consistent with established SLAs.
• To serve as the primary finance partner for projects that drive operational effectiveness and efficiency for assigned operating lines.
• Collaborate with other functional areas in corporate, regional, and local operations on special projects.
• Deliver results individually and as a senior leader in a fast-paced, high-performance culture.
• Manage other assigned ad-hoc projects as set by the Senior Director of Accounting and Treasury.
• Oversee the financial and operational transaction processing for assigned operating lines.
• Responsible for accurately and timely closing SAP financial systems for designated operating lines.
• Responsible for monthly balance sheet reconciliations for assigned operating lines and legal entities.
• Manage inventory valuation adjustments and reserves for assigned product lines.
• Responsible for overseeing the annual standard and actual product costing for the Cement product line.
• Responsible for overseeing the annual physical inventory attestation for the cement product line.
• Prepare and distribute reports and provide analysis/support as needed monthly.
• Provide technical accounting advice on accounting matters.
• Responsible for coordinating support for the external PwC interim and year-end audits.
• Responsible for coordinating support for internal audits performed by Heidelberg Cement GIA for areas of responsibility.
• Responsible for compliance with accounting standards and procedures under IFRS and Heidelberg Cement policies.
• Responsible for support of due diligence related to M&A projects in areas of responsibility and expertise.
• Responsible for designing and implementing the integration plan of accounting processes in areas of responsibility for any acquired entities through M&A.
• Responsible for providing accounting TSA services for areas of responsibility to the buyer for divestiture projects.
• Encourage and identify process improvement opportunities for the Shared Service organization as it relates to the individual’s area of responsibility.
• Serve as a change leader and champion for process improvements as part of the organization’s continuous improvement initiatives.

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or a master’s degree with an emphasis in Accounting and Finance
• At least 10 years of progressive experience in accounting or finance with 7 years management experience
• Strong understanding of GAAP and IFRS
• Experience with large company ERP environments like SAP, JDE, Oracle
• Experience with financial reporting systems like Essbase, HFM, SAP BW, or similar
• Proficiency with core M.S. Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Strong supervisory and interpersonal skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in presentation skills of complex processes and information to senior leadership
• Critical thinking and strong analytical skills
• Solid project management and administrative skills
• A proven track record in managing people, meeting deadlines, and working collaboratively as part of a team is essential.
• Proven experience collaborating with and building the capability of less experienced colleagues
• SAP ERP implementation experience
• Preferred experience with SAP ECC, Essbase, and Blackline
• Advanced skills in financial analysis/modeling in Microsoft Excel
• Experience with Lean / Six Sigma methods
• CPA or CMA certification
• Demonstrated openness to change, flexibility, and adaptability
• Strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Organizational influence with strong interpersonal and communication skills

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary and participation in our annual incentive plan
• Competitive benefits programs
• Hybrid office environment
• Dress for Your Day - flexible dress code based on the type of work and audience for the day
• 401k retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions

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Employer Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled