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Director – Financial Accounting

Director – Financial Accounting

CompanyAlcoa
LocationPittsburgh, PA, USA
Salary$Not Provided – $Not Provided
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelExpert or higher

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
  • CPA certification required
  • Thorough knowledge of US GAAP, including SEC reporting requirements
  • 12+ years of accounting experience, and one of the following: Minimum 4 years of experience in public accounting or Minimum 4 years of experience within an external reporting team of a publicly traded manufacturing company

Responsibilities

  • Utilize strategic thinking to resolve complex global accounting issues and financial transactions including complex commercial contracts, treasury arrangements, restructuring, currency valuation, and other complex matters.
  • Manage documentation of accounting positions for review by management and auditors; present complex accounting topics to senior management.
  • Manage accounting and SEC reporting considerations for mergers and acquisitions by reviewing financial information and identifying financial impact of transaction terms, pricing and legal commitments; work closely with Strategy, Corporate Development, Transformation and Tax teams in evaluating opportunities and designing deal structures.
  • Analyze monthly and quarterly segment, legal entity and operations level financial results and summarize analysis for senior financial management.
  • Assist in preparation and review of quarterly communications on earnings results to the Company’s Audit Committee and periodic SEC filings.
  • Assist in the review of consolidated financial statements, supporting schedules and disclosures for 10-Q / 10-K filings with the SEC.
  • Manage a team of 1-2 talented CPAs who are responsible for technical accounting and reporting research and monthly financial statement analysis.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master’s degree preferred.
  • Working knowledge of Oracle or equivalent ERP system preferred.