Director, Financial Reporting

Company Description

For nearly 70 years, MasterBrand has been shaping the places where people come together, enriching lives and creating meaningful memories for our customers. That, combined with our stylish products, expansive dealer and retail network, and dedicated associates, has helped make us the number one North American residential cabinet business. Our unique culture of continuous improvement is based on trusting the tools, empowering the team and moving forward, and is kept alive by our more than 14,000 associates across 20 plus manufacturing facility and offices. Visit www.masterbrand.com to learn more and join us in building great experiences together!

Job Description

The Director of External Reporting reports to the Chief Accounting Officer (“CAO”) of MBC.   The Director of External Reporting is a key contributor on the Finance and Operations management teams, which together ensure financial targets and strategic initiatives are met while protecting assets, mitigating risks and driving a sustainable internal control environment.  This position requires leadership of a remote team and effective communication with a wide audience crossing all functions of the organization, including executive management.  This position is primarily responsible for the completeness and accuracy of the Company’s SEC filings, including annual report on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q.

Responsibilities

• Manage the preparation, review and timely filing of the Company’s external financial statements with the SEC (10-K and 10-Q’s).  Establish timetable and responsibilities, including identifying tasks and resources.
• Prepare financial statements, footnotes, MD&A analysis and other disclosures in compliance with U.S. GAAP and SEC requirements.  
• Work closely with the CAO, senior management, external auditors, outside advisors and other functional areas within the Company to ensure accuracy and completeness of SEC filings.
• Ensure that all information in the Company’s SEC filings, quarterly press releases and investor presentations is accurate and adequately documented and supported.  
• Review all relevant disclosure checklists and reporting questionnaires to ensure appropriateness and completeness of disclosures. 
• Research SEC and U.S. GAAP disclosure requirements and implement new disclosures when required.  
• Perform monthly closing activities such as review of consolidated income statement and balance sheet variance analysis, account reconciliations and accounting entries, and completion of other analyses. 
• Perform corporate accounting activities related to stock based compensation, foreign currency, goodwill, debt, and pensions. Coordinate valuation of such items as appropriate.   
• Ensure processes are supported by an appropriate internal control environment and related execution of controls and supporting documentation.
• Support the preparation and filing of the Company’s proxy statement and other current reports (8-K) as needed.
• Participate in other special projects (financing transactions, acquisitions, divestitures, etc.) as needed.
• Provide technical accounting guidance, as needed, related to certain transactions to ensure conformity with U.S. GAAP and established company policies and procedures.
• Consistently demonstrates our MasterBrand Way, positioning the company for growth and helping identify opportunities to reduce waste, complexity, and improve our work environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Masters degree in Accounting required
• CPA certification required
• Public accountant experience required
• Minimum of 7 years of work experience
• Understanding of and experience with the interpretation and application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and the Sarbanes Oxley Act
• Positive and solution-orientated attitude and approach
• Experience in a multi-division company environment and in a public company setting a plus
• Excellent analytical and communication skills (oral and written) required

Additional Information

Equal Employment Opportunity

MasterBrand Cabinets LLC is an equal opportunity employer. MasterBrand Cabinets LLC’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability/handicap status, marital status, military status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. MasterBrand Cabinets LLC also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasterBrand Cabinets LLC’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Reasonable Accommodations

MasterBrand Cabinets LLC is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment, please contact us at [email protected].