Finance Director

Overview

If you’re looking for a special place to build or grow your career, you’ve found it. Whether you’re an experienced professional, a recent college graduate or somewhere in between, IDEX is a place where you can apply your existing skills and learn new ones in an environment where you can make an impact. With interesting opportunities in engineering, marketing, sales, supply chain, operations, HR, finance, and more across more than 40 diverse businesses around the globe, chances are, we have something special for you.

The Director of Finance & IT will have responsibility for all aspects of the Banjo US Finance Team and Financial Business Systems. This individual will develop, direct, and maintain a financial reporting and internal control system for the company that provides management with the appropriate financial and operating information and decision support. They will develop, analyze, and interpret statistical and accounting information to appraise operating results in terms of growth, profitability, liquidity, operational excellence, and other criteria that directly reflect the fiscal soundness and operating effectiveness of the organization.

The position will have a team of 11, including 6 direct reports and reports directly to the Agriculture VP of Finance & IT. Team includes General Accounting, Cost Accounting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, FP&A, and IT.

This position will be located on site in Crawfordsville, Indiana.

• Oversee the preparation and coordination of all Banjo US monthly financial reporting requirements with the IDEX Corporation.
• Manage the team to deliver in the areas of accounts payable, accounts receivable, cost accounting, cash flow, payroll, fixed assets, tax compliance, and other areas of general accounting concern.
• Lead the team to improve, automate, and streamline current accounting and reporting procedures.
• Provides leadership for problem resolution and facilitates continuous improvement and process ownership.
• Act as a change agent while partnering with functional managers across the business to identify and implement process improvements and achieve business financial commitments.
• Responsible for interviewing, hiring, training, and developing Finance, Accounting, and IT employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance and mentoring; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems – all in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Facilitate and take ownership of any and all internal/external financial audits conducted at Banjo US.
• Maintains robust internal controls and ensures adherence to the IDEX Corporate Policies related to Finance and IT. Develops and implements local policy for financial control as appropriate.
• Develop and maintain relationship with IDEX Corporate Accounting and Internal Audit teams to ensure compliance with US GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley, and IDEX accounting reporting requirements.
• Leads and/or participates in special projects and assignments as required.

• Bachelor’s degree level in a relevant field (Finance or Accounting)
• Equivalent of CPA and/or MBA preferred
• Minimum of 8+ years of relevant experience in financial and manufacturing accounting
• Cost accounting experience is required
• Experience in a process focused organization (80/20, Lean, Business Systems)
• The position requires knowledge of U.S. GAAP and manufacturing / financial reporting, Sarbanes-Oxley, and business operations in a growth-oriented environment
• ERP Experience, preferably JD Edwards
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications

• An in-depth understanding of accounting principles, practices, procedures and controls on manual and automated systems, and the ability to exercise independent judgment within established systems and procedures.
• Excellent analytical and forecasting skills and the ability to translate complex situations into information that will support the profitability and growth of the business.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross functional teams.
• A well-developed business sense, which will include an understanding of markets.
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