Director, Accounting
Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Hoboken
Posted on: October 17, 2024
Job Description:
Job Title: Director of Accounting Location: Hoboken, NJ
(Hybrid)Company Overview: John Wiley and Sons, Inc. is a dynamic
global organization with a workforce of 5,500 employees, dedicated
to innovation and excellence. We are committed to fostering a
diverse and inclusive environment, promoting sustainability, and
driving corporate responsibility.Position Overview: The Director of
Accounting will lead multiple facets of the accounting operations,
identifying opportunities for efficiencies to accelerate the
monthly closing timeline while ensuring the accuracy and integrity
of financial reporting across our extensive operations. This role
demands a strategic leader with exceptional analytical skills and
ability to manage a team of finance professional.How you will make
an impact:
- Financial Reporting: Lead and manage areas of global RTR team,
ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting, including
reviewing journal entries and account balances and preparing
comprehensive reporting.
- Policy Development: Develop and implement accounting policies
and procedures in compliance with international standards
(IFRS/GAAP).
- Process Improvement: Assess and pursue initiatives to improve
and streamline accounting processes and systems, focusing on
automation and efficiency.
- Compliance: Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements
and internal controls, maintaining the highest standards of
financial integrity.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with other
departments to support overall business objectives and strategic
initiatives, ensuring alignment and integration of financial
processes.
- Technical Expertise: Provide leadership and guidance on complex
accounting issues and transactions, leveraging technical expertise
to resolve challenges.
- Audit Coordination: Manage the annual audit process, liaising
with external auditors and ensuring all necessary documentation and
processes are in place.
- Team Leadership: Mentor and develop accounting staff, fostering
a culture of high performance and professional growth. What we look
for:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field;
CPA or equivalent certification required.
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive accounting experience, with
at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
- Extensive knowledge of IFRS and/or US GAAP.
- Proven experience in managing global accounting
operations.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making
skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic
environment.
- Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems.
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree in accounting, Finance, or Business
Administration.
- Experience in [specific industry].
- Fluency in multiple languages. About Wiley: Wiley is a trusted
leader in research and learning, our pioneering solutions and
services are paving the way for knowledge seekers as they work to
solve the world's most important challenges. We are advocates of
advancement, empowering knowledge-seekers to transform today's
biggest obstacles into tomorrow's brightest opportunities.With over
200 years of experience in publishing, we continue to evolve
knowledge seekers' steps into strides, illuminating their path
forward to personal, educational, and professional success at every
stage. Around the globe, we break down barriers for innovators,
empowering them to advance discoveries in their fields, adapt their
workforces, and shape minds.Wiley is an equal
opportunity/affirmative action employer. We evaluate all qualified
applicants and treat all qualified applicants and employees without
regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected
veteran status, genetic information, or based on any individual's
status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state
or local laws. Wiley is also committed to providing reasonable
accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities.
Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job
application process may contact tasupport@wiley.com for
assistance.We are proud that our workplace promotes continual
learning and internal mobility. Our values support courageous
teammates, needle movers and learning champions all while striving
to support the health and well-being of all employees, for example
we offer meeting-free Friday afternoons allowing more time for
heads down work and professional development.We are committed to
fair, transparent pay, and we strive to provide competitive
compensation in addition to a comprehensive benefits package. The
range below represents Wiley's good faith and reasonable estimate
of the base pay for this role at the time of posting roles either
in the UK, Canada or USA. It is anticipated that most qualified
candidates will fall within the range, however the ultimate salary
offered for this role may be higher or lower and will be set based
on a variety of non-discriminatory factors, including but not
limited to, geographic location, skills, and competencies. Wiley
proactively displays target base pay range for UK, Canada and USA
based roles. #LI-KW1Location/Division: Hoboken, NJ, USAJob
Requisition: R2401637Remote Location: No Time Type: Full Time
Target Base Pay Range: $139,300 - $204,233
Keywords: Disability Solutions, Passaic , Director, Accounting, Executive , Hoboken, New Jersey
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