• Director of Accounting

    IDEX (Farmington, CT)


    **What makes this role a GREAT fit for you?** When you join Mott, you’ll join a high precision filtration company trusted by the world’s best technical and performance brands across many industries including healthcare, food/beverage, semiconductors, and aerospace/defense. We _inspire engineers to escape the ordinary_ to solve mission critical problems for our customers and have fun along the way. From customer support to new product development, ensuring world-class manufacturing of our products is at the core of our strategy for success. You’ll work alongside smart, creative, motivated colleagues and have unlimited opportunities to learn, grow and contribute. The company’s strategic vision is to deliver technological breakthroughs where none currently exist.

    **Role Purpose:** The Director of Accounting is responsible for overseeing all technical accounting activities and ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulations. This role serves as the primary liaison with corporate teams on technical accounting matters and leads operations finance to maintain accurate financial standards across the organization. The position ensures integrity in financial reporting and supports strategic decision-making through robust accounting practices.

    Key Responsibilities:

    + **Technical Accounting Leadership**

    + Manage and interpret complex accounting issues, ensuring compliance with GAAP, IFRS, and other relevant standards.

    + Partner with corporate accounting teams to address technical accounting matters, including new pronouncements and policy changes.

    + Oversee preparation and review of technical accounting memos and documentation.

    + **Operations Finance Oversight**

    + Lead all aspects of operations finance, including cost accounting, inventory valuation, and standard costing processes.

    + Ensure accurate and timely development of financial standards for operations.

    + Collaborate with operations leadership to provide financial insights and support performance improvement initiatives.

    + **Financial Reporting & Compliance**

    + Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.

    + Maintain internal controls and compliance with corporate policies and regulatory requirements.

    + Support external audits and coordinate responses to auditor inquiries.

    + **Cross-Functional Collaboration**

    + Act as a key business partner to corporate finance, operations, and executive leadership.

    + Provide technical guidance and training to finance teams across the organization.

    Qualifications:

    + **Required Education:** Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA required.

    + **Required Experience:** Minimum 10 years of progressive accounting experience, including technical accounting and operations finance leadership.

    + **Skills:**

    + Deep knowledge of GAAP and technical accounting principles.

    + Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

    + Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

    + Proficiency in ERP systems and advanced Excel.

    + **Key Competencies**

    + Strategic Thinking

    + Technical Expertise

    + Leadership & Team Development

    + Collaboration & Influence

    + Attention to Detail

     

    IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer . IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.

     

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