Senior Director, Division Finance and Accounting

Weir Minerals

Fort Worth, Texas

Onsite

Business Need / Purpose of Role :

The Division Finance and Accounting COE Director is responsible for division accounting processes, standards, policies and controls / compliance for both Profit and Loss, Balance Sheet and Cashflow.

Why choose Weir :

Be part of a global organization dedicated to building a better future : At Weir, the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing, quickly adapting and continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each of us doing the best work of our lives. It’s a big challenge – but it is exciting.

An opportunity to g row your own way : Everything moves fast in the dynamic world of Weir. This creates opportunities for us to take on new challenges, explore new areas, learn, progress and excel. Best of all, there is no set path that our people must take. Instead, everyone is given the support and freedom to tailor-make their own career and do the best work of their lives.

Feel empowered to b e y ou rself and b elong : Weir is a welcoming, inclusive place, where each individual’s contribution is recognized and all employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and be themselves. We continually focus on people and their wellbeing. We believe in fairness and choose to be honest, transparent and authentic in everything we do.

Key Responsibilities and Specific Accountabilities :

Ensures that Weir’s accounting policies are executed in a proactive control environment

Responsible for the effective execution of month, quarter and year end close processes in close partnership with Weir Business Services team

Leads collaboration with key stakeholders, including senior level cross-Weir entities business colleagues, both accounting authorities / auditors and Weir local entity / group financial reporting and accounting

Serves as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for related policies and processes, supports productivity objectives and continuous improvement, process changes and leading practices to have an efficient and effective process

Sets clear strategic vision for regional finance and accounting teams, ensuring alignment with WBS strategy and communicates to all staff and key customers

Drives and monitors improvements to sustain a highly effective and efficient accounting and reporting process, and realizes cost reduction opportunities including areas to harmonize and standardize processes

Create a team culture of continuous improvement, process optimization, and intellectual

Lead the execution of remedial actions identified by either internal or external audit findings

Transformation : Leads the transformation of Weir’s Regional Finance and Accounting to a centralized and standardized environment

Safety First : Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.

Job Knowledge / Education and Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university in finance / accounting required, CPA or Master’s degree preferred but not required.

Minimum of ten years of progressive financial accounting and / or audit experience, preferably in a manufacturing company.

Excellent knowledge of standard cost accounting in a manufacturing environment.

Strong knowledge of Lean principles.

Comprehensive organization, oral and written communication, motivation, human relations, records keeping, problem-solving and follow-through skills.

Effective presentation skills.

Ability to promote and maintain positive relationships.

Mid-range ERP system knowledge (SAP) preferred.

Founded in 1871, Weir is a world leading engineering business with a purpose to make mining operations smarter, more efficient and sustainable. Thanks to Weir’s technology, our customers can produce essential metals and minerals using less energy, water and waste at lower cost. With the increasing need for metals and minerals for climate change solutions, Weir colleagues are playing their part in powering a low carbon future. We are a global family of 11,000 uniquely talented people in over 60 counties, inspiring each other to do the best work of our lives.

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