Accounting Director

Job Description

The Controller plays a crucial role in supporting the Company's growth objectives and long-term planning. This individual is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the Company's financial reporting.

Demonstrates behavior consistent with the company's values of Customer Satisfaction, Innovation, Family, and Social Responsibility.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure the integrity of financial statements for Hunter Industries, Senninger Irrigation, and Hunter L.P.
• Responsible for the distribution of timely and accurate financial statements and consolidation reporting, including quarterly and annual financial presentations.
• Oversees the month-end close process; setting and communicating deadlines, maintaining schedules, and recording journal entries.
• Researches and interprets GAAP, FASB, and ETIF pronouncements to ensure compliance with industry accounting practices.
• Assists in drafting memos to support the Company's accounting position when needed.
• Participates in the management of the annual financial audit.
• Manages the Fixed Asset function and related depreciation for GAAP and Tax, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.
• Manages the Accounts Payable and General Accounting functions, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures as well as laws and regulations.
• Oversees the maintenance of the organization's chart of accounts.
• Partners with various business units to assist them with an understanding of their control procedures.
• Monitors and analyzes department work to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
• Reviews and updates standard process narratives annually as a requirement for the annual audit or internal control reviews.
• Drives automation and best practices within the accounting function, including the implementation of new accounting software and tools.
• Supports reporting software changes and upgrades.
• Responsible for hiring, training, performance management, and other personnel-related activities.
• Leads, coaches, and sets professional goals for staff to align with business needs.
• Communicates effectively and leads others through change and new strategic initiatives.
• Assists with strategic initiatives and leads special projects.
• Analyzes historical results and performance to budgets or forecasts.
• Summarizes and interprets current results of operations in an organized and meaningful manner.
• Develops, tracks, and reports on key performance indicators and profitability analysis.
• Develops ad hoc analysis and reports to support new processes, policies, and initiatives for management decision-making.
• Provides financial support, as requested, to other functional departments/groups within the organization.