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Meyer Lab · 1 day ago

Director of Accounting

KC Metro Area

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

5+ years exp

Meyer Lab is a US-based chemical manufacturer seeking a detail-oriented Director of Accounting. This role is responsible for overseeing financial systems, preparing financial reports, ensuring compliance with GAAP, and managing payroll activities while leading a team and partnering with consultants for financial-related work.

Manufacturing

Hiring Manager

Tiffany Ursry Clayborn

Responsibilities

Assist the President, Chief Financial Officer and other members of the executive leadership team with gathering and analyzing data and reports to make timely financial decisions

Create and prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports such as profit and loss statements, cash flow statement, balance sheet, and forecasts to understand the financial state of the business, conducting analysis as needed

Continuously evaluate all accounting practices and implement process improvement initiatives that will deliver best practice processes

Ensure accounting processes operate within a strong internal control environment, minimizing risk

Ensure accounting practices meet all legal and regulatory requirements and compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

Provide suggestions on how to reduce costs and maximize profits

Administer multi-state and international payroll activities in accordance with company policies and applicable federal, state, and local regulatory requirements

Calculate and process all payroll adjustments, deductions, earnings, and garnishments

Analyze payroll data as required for new hire/termination reports, payroll tax reporting, insurance deduction, and 401K contributions

Manage the calculations, payment and reconciliation of the company’s commission programs

Monitor vendor payment agreements to find discounts that will yield savings for the company

Research and solve any accounting / financial issues

Participate in and manage special projects as assigned

Qualification

CPA licenseAccounting leadershipGAAP compliancePayroll experienceFinancial reportingProcess improvementMicrosoft ExcelAnalytical abilitiesPrivate Equity experienceCommunication skillsProblem solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance with active CPA license

Minimum of five years of work experience leading teams in accounting. Must have previous payroll experience

Solid knowledge of accounting and financial processes (budgeting, financial closure, reporting, etc.) including cost accounting principles as it relates to inventory valuation

Understanding of GAAP requirements for business combinations and experience with purchase accounting

Demonstrated analytical abilities and ability to quickly connect dots and summarize logical outcomes

Demonstrated process improvement skills

Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Advanced Excel skills) and ERP system

Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)

High performance leader and problem solver that is a self-starter with personal accountability and follow-through

Thrives in a fast-paced environment

Preferred

Private Equity experience a plus

Benefits

Fantastic company culture with a work hard, play hard mentality

More than 80% of Meyer employees report they are happy or extremely happy coming to work each day •(2024 Employee Engagement Survey)•

Average Tenure for Meyer Employees is 6 years

Comprehensive, hands-on training program

Work in the field

Competitive Benefits package

Annual President’s Club trip for top performers

401(k) with company match

Opportunity for career advancement with a rapidly growing company

Company

Meyer Lab

Meyer is a US-based chemical manufacturer focused on delivering customized industrial cleaning programs that address our customers' most critical needs.

Founded in 1978

Blue Springs, Missouri, USA

201-500 employees