Director, Corporate Accounting

As the fastest-growing distributor of restaurant equipment, HVAC and residential appliance parts, we like to do things a little differently. First, you need to understand and demonstrate our Core Values with safety being your first priority . That’s key. But we’re also looking for unique enthusiasm, high integrity, courage to embrace change and if you know a few jokes, that puts you on the top of our list!

We’re proud that our workplace has been recognized for its growth and innovation on the Inc. 5000 list 15 years in a row and the Crain’s Fast 50 list ten times. We are honored to be voted by our Chicagoland team as a Chicago Tribune Top Workplace for the last four years.

If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves, go above and beyond and put your ambition to work, all while having some fun, let’s chat –

• Team member appreciation events and recognition programs
• Volunteer opportunities
• Monthly IT stipend
• Casual dress code
• On-demand pay options:
  Access your pay as you earn it, to cover unexpected or even everyday expenses
• All the traditional benefits like health insurance, 401k/401k match, employee assistance programs and time away –don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.

The Director, Corporate Accounting leads the corporate accounting function and helps ensure Parts Town’s financial results are accurate, timely and ready to support continued growth. You’ll direct the monthly, quarterly and annual close for corporate accounting, oversee key general ledger and consolidation activities, strengthen financial controls and develop a team that can operate effectively as the business grows in scale and complexity.

Reporting to the Vice President, Global Accounting, you’ll work closely with business unit finance teams, FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Internal Audit and external auditors. You’ll bring sound accounting judgment, practical leadership and a continuous-improvement mindset to Parts Town’s fast-growth environment.

• Lead corporate accounting operations and coordinate monthly, quarterly and annual close activities across the organization
• Oversee general ledger integrity, consolidations, intercompany accounting, account reconciliations and close review procedures
• Ensure financial results and supporting schedules are accurate, complete, consistent and delivered on time
• Review complex accounting areas, including equity, leases, revenue recognition, foreign currency, acquisitions and impairments
• Establish clear documentation, review standards and escalation paths for accounting judgments and close issues

• Assist in the preparation and review of consolidated financial statements, management reporting and lender reporting schedules
• Coordinate with external auditors during annual audits, interim reviews and audit planning
• Own audit request management and help resolve accounting and control matters promptly
• Prepare and review reporting support for executive leadership and other stakeholders

• Maintain and improve internal controls over financial reporting within corporate accounting
• Support the design and implementation of a SOX-ready control environment, including process documentation, risk assessments, testing and remediation
• Partner with Internal Audit, external auditors and process owners to improve control design and operating effectiveness
• Promote consistent accounting governance across entities and functional teams

• Standardize and simplify accounting processes while maintaining appropriate controls
• Partner on ERP, consolidation and reporting system enhancements
• Improve close speed, transparency, data quality and accountability through automation and better workflows
• Build…