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Cornerstone Building Brands · 2 weeks ago

Director, Accounting - Business Unit Controller (Siding & Accessories)

Cary, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

8+ years exp

Cornerstone Building Brands is a leading manufacturer of exterior building products for residential and low-rise non-residential buildings in North America. The Director, Accounting - Business Unit Controller will oversee the accounting and reporting for the Siding & Accessories business unit, ensuring integrity in accounting processes and driving process improvements while partnering with various organizational teams.

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Responsibilities

Oversees the day-to-day aspects of the accounting and control functions of the business unit working closely with the business unit FP&A team

Support the business unit organization to drive value and improve results

Responsible for managing the business units monthly close and reporting

Drive improvement in standard costing and manufacturing accounting practices, including centralizing key processes

Proactively works with and communicates with the business unit management, including FP&A, to achieve the business unit’s objectives. Will be a key member of the business unit leadership team

Ensure consistent implementation of the Company’s accounting policies, with particular attention to area requiring judgement and estimation

Resolve identified accounting issues in a manner consistent with the Company-wide policies

Actively participate in the “non-routine transactions” process. Coordinate resolution of technical accounting issues, as supported by external reporting

Work with the independent accountants in coordination with the corporate controller and external reporting organization

Interpret, implement, and monitor corporate and business unit accounting policies, including the implementation of new accounting principles as guided by corporate

Work with corporate, IT and others to integrate acquisitions and divestitures

Actively engage in and help to successfully implement business unit system implementations

Hiring, training, and retaining skilled staff

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

U.S. GAAPFinancial reportingAccounting controlsCPA designationProcess improvementAnalytical skillsBusiness acumenLeadershipCommunication skills

Required

8+ years of accounting, controls, and financial reporting experience in a large, complex, manufacturing company

Experienced leading a decentralized accounting function

Previous controller or assistant controller experience

National public accounting firm experience

A proven history of establishing, documenting, and implementing well-defined accounting and control procedures, policies, and processes

Strong business acumen and broad experience in financial reporting

Significant experience with U.S. GAAP

Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to multi-task

Ability to manage to a plan

Strong academic credentials, including a degree in accounting

Preferred

Proven experience implementing systems is preferred

A graduate degree is a plus

A CPA designation is highly preferred, with fluency in accounting and oversight

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision benefits starting day 1

PTO

Paid holidays

FSA

Life insurance

LTD

STD

401k

EAP

Discount programs

Tuition reimbursement

Training

Professional development

Company

Cornerstone Building Brands

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Cornerstone Building Brands provide complete building solutions for the residential and commercial markets. It is a sub-organization of Fortify Building Solutions.

Founded in 2018

Cary, North Carolina, USA

10001+ employees