Director of Finance and Accounting

Requirements of the Position:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration and/or accounting.
• CMA or CPA preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in a management level accounting role, including managing staff.
• Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables and lookup tables, as well as advanced report writing and analytical skills.
• Experience with automated financial systems and report writers and interest in optimizing systems for departmental and organizational efficiency. Hancock Lumber uses Great Plains and bisTrack.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams to improve efficiency, communications, and quality. 

Benefits:

• Competitive salary; offer commensurate with experience.
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with discretionary company profit sharing contribution
• Vacation
• Sick/Flex Time
• Voluntary Benefit Options
• Employee Discounts on Building Materials
• Wellness Program
• EAP
• College America Savings Plan
• Beautiful company home office with a kitchen, outdoor patio and parking.

Responsibilities:

• PROCESS IMPROVEMENT AND INNOVATION: Lead departmental efforts to improve efficiency, quality, and internal customer satisfaction. Identify ways to use technology to optimize departmental processes, company reporting, and customer satisfaction.
• REPORTING: Use advanced knowledge of Excel and report writing to pull data from multiple systems to prepare financial statements including income statements, balance sheets, cash flow and supporting schedules for consolidated Hancock Lumber Company reporting and in support of Retail and Manufacturing division reporting. Ensure accurate and timely reporting and analysis to meet corporate, divisional, and departmental user needs.
• TECHNOLOGY: Maintain full interface between Great Plains and bisTrack ensuring that all databases are in balance, and proactively resolve variances and process issues with users. Research and identify software or other technology tools that can improve reporting and process efficiency to support business growth and expansion.
• ACCOUNTING: Ensure that all accounting activities are conducted in compliance with GAAP and conforms to internal controls systems. Manage cash inflow and outflow daily basis to optimize cash position.  Manage and oversee all sources of journal entries and GL monthly closing, reconcile GL balances to sub-ledgers and supporting schedules for all accounts. Prepare annual audit schedules and work with external auditors to ensure a successful audit.
• STAFF MANAGEMENT: Manage AP staff to ensure timely and accurate AP processes and engage in process improvements and department efficiency. Provide timely and meaningful performance feedback and support staff growth and professional development goals.
• OTHER: Assist in preparation of annual budget, complete monthly sales tax calculations and remittances, complete quarterly IFTA Fuel Tax reporting, and ensure inventory cycle counts and test counts are performed.