VP - Accounting en American Textile Company

JOB SUMMARY:

The Vice President, Accounting oversees all accounting functions for the organization and reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer. This includes financial statement preparation and reporting, general ledger accounting, cost accounting, inventory controls, fixed assets, accounts receivable, accounts payable, income taxes, business taxes, and ATC’s external audit. This role will lead the accounting organization, ensuring strategy is reflected in day-to-day operations, process optimization, and technology initiatives, while fostering collaboration across ATC’s functions. 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensures the strategy of the accounting organization is well-defined and executed through key initiatives.

• Directs all accounting teams and drives excellence in performance and delivery.

• Delivers timely, accurate, and complete financial statements in accordance with US GAAP.

• Oversees monthly and year-end financial closing processes and external audits.

• Ensures the maintenance of appropriate financial records and preparation of required financial reports.

• Develops and maintains accounting policies and systems, including general ledger and financial reporting, to ensure compliance with GAAP.

• Leverages technology across accounting functions and leads ATC’s financial systems strategy.

• Drives process improvements that enhance efficiency, accuracy, and data quality.

• Optimizes internal controls, policies, and compliance across all accounting activities.

• Oversees all tax planning and compliance activities at federal, state, local, and international levels.

• Maintains deep expertise in US GAAP standards and pronouncements.

• Builds and manages relationships with external auditors, accounting firms, tax partners, and financial institutions.

• Partners with the Treasurer and VP Finance on compliance with ATC’s credit facility, equipment financing, and corporate budgeting.

• Serves as a member of the corporate Budget Committee and contributes to strategic planning.

• Serves as a liaison with the VP Finance in compiling and analyzing the corporate annual budget and long-term financial projections.

• Leads monthly financial review meetings with cost center leaders, providing insight into financial performance and decision-making.

• Provides financial insight and analysis to support cross-functional initiatives, decision-making, and performance optimization.

• Gains trust and partnership from all functions and influences at the executive level.

• Promotes a culture of engagement, accountability, and high performance.

• Mentors and develops accounting leaders, aligns objectives with company strategy, and ensures organizational readiness for growth.

• Provides strong leadership, communication, and personal connection to enhance overall organizational performance.

• Recognizes and celebrates achievements and provides constructive feedback for development.

• Connects functional objectives with company strategy and focus, helping eliminate complexity and guide teams toward impactful outcomes.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting is required; CPA, CMA, or MBA is preferred

• Minimum of 12+ years accounting experience in a manufacturing organization, with deep experience across multiple areas such as Financial Reporting, Corporate Accounting, Cost Accounting, Auditing, AR/AP, Inventory Cost Accounting, Inventory Control, Fixed Assets, Business Tax Compliance, and Digital Transformation/Financial Systems

• Demonstrates a proven track record of leading transformation and change across an organization.

• Applies well-developed leadership skills, with experience managing multi-discipline accounting teams, mentoring staff, assigning accountabilities, and evaluating results

• Leverages technology and applies it to operational use cases; sets and executes a digital strategy/roadmap

• Demonstrates exceptional relationship management skills with internal leadership, external auditors, banks, legal advisors, third-party accounting and tax firms, and other stakeholders

• Communicates effectively to all levels of an organization, including the Board of Directors, and articulates technical accounting/finance topics to non-financial stakeholders

• Possesses strong analytical, decision-making, project management, planning, and organizational skills.

• Demonstrates proficiency with integrated financial systems (e.g., Oracle Fusion or similar) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills

• Applies superior negotiation skills, prioritization, multi-tasking, time management, and attention to detail

• Builds consensus and influences across all functions to advance organizational objectives

• Exhibits a commitment to continuous improvement, fostering a high-performance culture and engagement across the organization

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to travel both nationally and internationally

• Ability to withstand prolonged periods sitting at a desk

• Frequent use of upper extremities to perform keyboard functions and work on a computer

• Ability to occasionally stand/walk