Job Description
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:
• Assist in the Direction of the Organization’s Accounting Functions
• Direct financial staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, evaluating, and training employees
• Evaluate existing processes and make recommendations for modifications to maximize accuracy and efficiency
• Identify opportunities for the development of new processes and make recommendations
• Participate in daily accounting activities that support timely and accurate reporting and improve performance and profitability of the organization
• Perform financial review and analysis of operating results
• Develop and analyze ad hoc reports as required
• Oversee all aspects of the accounting area and ensure the month close is completed accurately and within the monthly close cycle, including the development, preparation and review of all Balance Sheet account reconciliations and key accruals.
• Development and maintenance of the planning and budgeting process
• Develop, drive and improve internal policies and procedures to ensure compliance and the highest integrity of the company’s financial results
• Work cross-functionally with other departments to increase financial reporting accuracy and timeliness
• Develop and maintain written procedures and expense coding/validation rules for the Accounting department and others within organization
• Work with engineering team on the Capital Expense budget and placing in service and disposition of assets for cash flow and projection.
• Prepare for and oversee the interim and annual audits as well as tax return preparation support with external audit firms
• Monitor and maintain compliance, timely filing and payment of state and local taxes for real estate, annual reports and sales and use taxes
• Preparation of Financial reports and documenting processes and procedures
• Help prepare regular communications to investors and lenders, maintain favorable relationships with outside financial institutions, vendors and customers
• Assist the CFO in insurance renewals
• Perform the Treasury Function, and maintains strong banking relationships
• Special Projects at the direction of the CFO for business process enhancements
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance required, MBA preferred, CPA or CMA also preferred
• Minimum five (5) years hands-on manufacturing accounting background with cost accounting experience, progressive responsibility
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and projects effectively in a deadline driven environment
• Strong leadership skills
• Strong attention to detail and solid analytic skill base
• Experience developing and maintain relationships and ability to interact with all levels of the organization and externally
ADDITIONAL SKILLS/OR ABILITIES:
• Relevant experience in steel or special metals environment a plus
• Work experience in a lean business environment is highly desirable
• Experience with Sage 300, MISys, Power BI and Host Analytics (Planful), Epicor desirable
• Must have advanced experience with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal, supervisory and customer service skills required
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines required
CORE COMPETENCIES & PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
• A high energy, results-oriented, resourceful leader who is capable of quickly establishing
leadership of the accounting/finance function and establishing himself/herself as a credible strategic business partner.
• Exemplifies ethical behavior and ensures that their own behavior and the behavior of others is consistent with these standards and aligns with Hynes’s core values.
• Speaks, listens, and writes in a clear, thorough and timely manner using appropriate and
effective communication tools and techniques to clearly and concisely articulate issues to
management.
• Develops new, effective and efficient processes to improve function efficiency and performance.
• Hands on, “doer” who does not rely on large staff or consultants to get things done.
• Solid business acumen, intellectually sharp, and dedicated to the improvement of the
productivity and profitability of the organization.
• Works cooperatively and effectively with others to set priorities, develop a work schedule,
monitor progress towards goals (i.e., track details/data/information/activities) resolve
problems, and make decisions that enhance process effectiveness.
• Assess problem situations to identify causes, gather and process relevant information, generate possible solutions, and make recommendations to management.
