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Covetrus® is a global animal health technology & services company dedicated to empowering veterinary practice partners.
Director, Reporting and Technical Accounting
Location
United States
Posted
68 days ago
Salary
$126.2K - $180.3K / year
Seniority
Lead
Job Description
Director, Reporting and Technical Accounting
Covetrus
• Responsible for Technical Accounting, Consolidations & Reporting • Lead the planning, coordination, and preparation of financial statements consolidation process • Oversee accounting activities related to corporate functions and holding entities • Execute quarterly and annual reporting process to support timely and accurate financial statements • Advise and partner with business leaders on M&A activities • Review material contracts and evaluate accounting impact • Collaborate with Legal, HR, FP&A, and other business partners on business initiatives and accounting impact • Advise business on how to construct agreements to achieve desired outcome • Perform technical research on accounting topics, document positions within accounting memos, and advise business on treatment • Advise respective accounting teams on new and/or complex accounting transactions • Monitor development of new and emerging accounting pronouncements • Assess impact of new accounting literature and lead implementation of accounting standards • Create/revise global accounting policies and ensure process for consistent application across the company • Partner with business unit controllers to ensure accounting policies are updated to reflect current business practices and compliance with GAAP • Develop/maintain relationships and work closely with external auditors, business leaders, and senior management to ensure communication of critical issues in a timely manner • Lead audit process with external auditors • Monitor/benchmark reporting and disclosure best practices and advise executive management on recommendations internally • Identify and implement process improvements • Conduct ad hoc analysis as needed
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
- CPA required, MBA a plus
- 10+ years of experience, with 5+ years working in Big 4 accounting firm a plus
- Strong knowledge of GAAP, IFRS, SEC filing requirements, financial reporting, and internal controls
- Ability to clearly and concisely document and effectively communicate complex accounting and reporting issues to Finance and non-Finance personnel
- Effective at building strong relationships across departments and at all levels with customer service focus
- Ability to lead, influence, and drive change with key stakeholders and executives
- Works effectively in a fast-paced environment with multiple competing deadlines
- Possess agility and can adapt quickly to changing priorities
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Analytical mindset and critical thinker
- Utilize creative problem-solving skills
- Strong work ethic with willingness and ability to dig into details to accomplish tasks and complete projects
- Proactive and organized with excellent planning, analytical, and project management skills
- Demonstrate a strong commitment towards continuous learning and personal development
- Continuous improvement mindset
Benefits
- 401k savings & company match
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Maternity leave
- Parental leave
- Military leave
- Other leaves of absence
- Health, dental, and vision benefits
- Health savings accounts
- Flexible spending accounts
- Life & disability benefits
- Identity theft protection
- Pet insurance
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