Associate Director - Accounting

## Associate Director - Accounting Apply locations:
Somerset, NJ USAtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
JR3214#
** About Us
**** Since 1989, SHI International Corp. has helped organizations change the world through technology. We’ve grown every year since, and today we’re proud to be a $16 billion global provider of IT solutions and services.
**** Over 17,000 organizations worldwide rely on SHI’s concierge approach to help them solve what’s next. But the heartbeat of SHI is our employees – all 7,000 of them. If you join our team, you’ll enjoy:**
* ** Our commitment to diversity, as the largest minority- and woman-owned enterprise in the U.S.**
* ** Continuous professional growth and leadership opportunities.**
* ** Health, wellness, and financial benefits to offer peace of mind to you and your family.**
* ** World-class facilities and the technology you need to thrive – in our offices or yours.**#
** Job Summary
** The Associate Director - Accounting is responsible for leading end-to-end accounting operations and ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of financial information across the US business. This role oversees all aspects of the financial close process, directs internal reporting delivery, maintains a strong control environment, and partners across Finance and Operations to support informed decision-making.
The Associate Director is accountable for producing high-quality outputs, implementing process improvements, and elevating the effectiveness of the accounting function.
** Role Description
** The Associate Director - Accounting leads core accounting operations, financial reporting, team leadership, and continuous improvement initiatives.
** Accounting Operations
*** Lead daily accounting activities, including general ledger (GL) oversight, reconciliations, accruals, and sub-ledger integrity.
* Manage all aspects of month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close to deliver timely, accurate financial results.
* Review, approve, and validate journal entries, schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
* Maintain a documented internal control framework and ensure GAAP compliance.
* Coordinate audit requests and partner with external auditors.
** Key Outputs & Deliverables
*** Month-end close, including:  + Review of account reconciliations  + Review of journal entry summaries and supporting documentation  + Close variance analysis and commentary
* Quarterly Balance Sheet Review Deck with risk assessments, reconciliation status, and material variances.
* Updates to accounting policies and procedure documentation.
* Internal control testing results and remediation action plans.
* Close calendar and standardized operational checklists.
** Internal Financial Reporting
*** Lead preparation of monthly internal reporting packages for senior leadership.
* Analyze and interpret financial results and deliver meaningful insights.
* Standardize reporting processes, templates, and KPI dashboards.
* Improve data accuracy and enhance visibility into operational performance.
** Key Outputs & Deliverables
*** Monthly internal reporting package (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow), including:  + Variance explanations (actuals vs. prior year)  + Trend analyses (run rates, cost behavior, margin performance, etc.)  + KPI dashboards and operational metrics  + Commentary for executive consumption
* Reporting SOPs and standardized templates across Finance.
* Monthly flux analysis for internal and external audit support.
** Leadership & Collaboration
*** Lead and mentor a team of accountants.
* Coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders, including FP&A, Payroll, Finance Operations, Procurement, IT, and Operations.
* Provide accounting guidance and support business initiatives.
** Key Outputs & Deliverables
*** Team development plans, including performance goals, competency assessments, and training plans.
* Cross-functional alignment documentation, including process maps and ownership matrices.
* Monthly collaboration checkpoints with Finance partners to ensure accuracy of end-to-end processes.
** Process & Systems Improvement
*** Identify and lead automation, standardization, and optimization of accounting…