WHY DO WE NEED YOU?

As a critical leader of the North America Global Business Services team, the newly created Director, Accounting and Internal Controls will serve as a strategic partner bringing together technical accounting and internal controls functions. The role will provide strong exposure to senior leadership, cross-functional initiatives, learning the various North American business units, and key decision-making opportunities.

Key responsibilities include:

• Oversee the adoption and implementation of new accounting pronouncements (under US GAAP & IFRS)
• Serve as a strategic partner to the NA businesses for ad-hoc technical accounting support and guidance
• Lead the team in support of valuation and technical accounting related to complex areas such as: 
  o    Revenue Recognition, 
  o    Purchase Price Accounting, 
  o    Pension & Post-Retirement Benefits, 
  o    Virtual Power Purchase Agreements, 
  o    Stock-Based Compensation, and 
  o    Legal & Environmental Provisions
  
  

Financial Reporting & Consolidation

• Oversee the team's consolidation of 80+ NA legal entities and reporting of various US GAAP consolidations and governmental reporting requirements
• Support Tax and Treasury teams with NA Dividend strategy and execution
• Coordinate with global leadership in Paris in support of various reporting requirements and global initiatives

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Form and lead a new centralized Internal Controls & Compliance Team (comprised of key individuals previously serving in similar controls & compliance roles reporting directly to the respective NA business units) supporting the following key initiatives across all NA business units
• Standardization & Automation  - identify and implement standardization quality improvements across NA, including implementation of internal control best practices across all BUs in the NA region, performing reviews and providing recommendations for controls improvement and/or mitigating controls.  Utilize technology solutions and practical approaches to streamline and automate control processes
• External Audit of NA - coordinate and support the external audit performed by KPMG
• Provide support during Internal Audit Site Visits (across 150+ NA locations) and implement process and procedures to ensure compliance with audit findings & recommendations
• Maintain ownership of the annual controls self-assessment and gap analysis/risk study, approval matrix, SAPIN Law II compliance, business continuity plans, user access reviews, various internal controls communications & trainings, and reporting to NA leadership
• Support NA transformational finance initiatives including M&A integration activities and key focus areas of Month-End Close, Account Reconciliations and Journal Entries
• Be an agent of change, leading or supporting projects that drive efficiencies through automation and streamlining

IS THIS JOB FOR YOU?

·    CPA or MBA with Finance Emphasis
·    Undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance
·    15 to 25 years of progressive finance and system experience with a major manufacturing organization and/or Big 4 or Large CPA Firm Accounting Background
- Strong experience and knowledge of internal controls, technical accounting, audit, financial reporting and process optimization
·    Strong IT aptitude to deliver process improvements
·    Proven experience at successfully developing & strengthening internal controls, understanding the importance of a strong internal control environment
·    Excellent analytical skills with great attention to detail
- Excellent presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills are required
- Ability to lead a high performance team
- A strategic forward thinker who can identify and capitalize on new trends as a source of further innovation
 
 

A LITTLE MORE ABOUT US

At Saint-Gobain, our employees have pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, & Collaboration. Our company encourages diversity and inclusion in all its forms while our products make the world a more beautiful, safer, and sustainable home. 
 

LEGAL STATEMENT

Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.

Applicants for roles based in Washington state or remote roles that would be worked from Washington state are encouraged to direct any concerns regarding the state’s Pay Transparency laws to the SGNA HR Compliance team at [email protected].

BENEFITS IN JOINING US

Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best fit their individual needs:
• Health and Wellbeing – Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work.
• Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Healthcare Saving Account and Flexible Spending Account options
• LiveWell Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave
• Retirement and Protection - Helping to make the future life you want a reality.
• 401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP), Cash Balance Pension Plan
• Company-provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance

Additional Benefits – Helping shape the experience and impact you want
• Group Legal
• Identity Theft Protection
• Auto and Home Insurance
• Pet Insurance and Discounts
• Back-up Child & Elder Care
• PerkSpot Employee Discount Program