Director of Financial Reporting Job Wichita area,Kansas USA,Accounting

Director Of Financial Reporting

The Director Of Financial Reporting Is A Senior Finance Leadership Role Responsible For The Accuracy, Integrity, Timeliness, And Strategic Usefulness Of Financial Reporting For Mkc And Related Companies. Reporting Directly To The Chief Financial Officer, This Position Provides Enterprise-Level Leadership Over Financial Statement Preparation, Internal And External Reporting, Compliance, Internal Audit Coordination, Accounting Policy, Close-Process Improvement, And Financial Analysis. The Role Is Expected To Serve As A Trusted Advisor To The Cfo And Executive Leadership Team By Translating Financial Results Into Clear Business Insight, Strengthening Internal Controls, Developing Accounting Talent, And Supporting Sound Decision-Making Across The Organization.

Essential Qualifications Include:

Demonstrated Leadership Ability With A Track Record Of Developing, Coaching, And Holding Accounting And Compliance Teams Accountable For High-Quality Results.

Strong Technical Accounting Knowledge, Including Gaap, Financial Statement Preparation, Consolidations, Internal Controls, Audit Readiness, And Management Reporting.

Ability To Analyze Complex Financial Information, Identify Trends, Define Problems, Collect Data, Establish Facts, And Draw Sound Conclusions That Support Executive Decision-Making.

Excellent Communication Skills With The Ability To Present Financial Information Clearly To Executive Leadership, Managers, Employees, Auditors, Lenders, Board-Level Audiences, And Other Stakeholders.

High Level Of Integrity, Professional Judgment, Confidentiality, Accuracy, And Attention To Detail.

Ability To Work Independently, Manage Multiple Priorities, Meet Deadlines, And Lead Teams Through Change In A Fast-Paced Business Environment.

Strong Process-Improvement Mindset With The Ability To Evaluate Current Practices, Strengthen Controls, Improve Reporting Quality, Reduce Close Timelines, And Implement Scalable Standard Operating Procedures.

Advanced Proficiency With Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Accounting Software, Reporting Tools, And Financial Systems;
Ability To Use Technology And Data To Improve Accuracy, Efficiency, And Insight.

Ability To Build Effective Working Relationships Across Departments And Translate Accounting Requirements Into Practical Business Processes.

Ability To Read, Analyze, And Interpret Financial Reports, Legal Documents, Audit Materials, Lending Requirements, Accounting Guidance, And Technical Business Information.

Ability To Apply Mathematical Concepts, Financial Ratios, Percentages, Trend Analysis, And Other Analytical Tools To Practical Business Situations.

Ability To Travel As Needed To Support Business Units, Audits, Meetings, Training, Or Special Projects.

Required Education And/Or Experience Includes:

Bachelor's Degree In Accounting, Finance, Or A Related Field Required. Cpa Designation Strongly Preferred But Not Required. A Minimum Of Seven To Ten Years Of Progressively Responsible Accounting, Financial Reporting, Audit, Or Controllership Experience Is Preferred, Including Demonstrated Experience Leading Teams, Managing External Audit Relationships, Improving Close And Reporting Processes, And Supporting Executive-Level Financial Decision-Making. Experience In Agribusiness, Cooperatives, Grain, Energy, Feed, Agronomy, Or Multi-Entity Reporting Environments Is Highly Valued.

Job Requirements Include:

Internal Audit And Compliance Functions:

Provide Leadership, Oversight, And Role Clarity For The Internal Audit And Compliance Functions, Ensuring Work Plans Are Aligned With Enterprise Risk, Financial Reporting Priorities, And Management Expectations.

Lead The Annual Preparation And Update Of The Fraud And Risk Assessment Model, Including Identification Of Emerging Risks, Control Gaps, And Recommended Mitigation Strategies.

Maintain Proactive Communication With The Chief Financial Officer Regarding Audit Priorities, Compliance Matters, Internal Control Observations, Corrective Action Plans, And Opportunities To Strengthen Governance.

Partner With Business Leaders To Ensure Internal Controls Are Practical, Well-Documented, Consistently Followed, And Supportive…