Senior Director, Finance

ABOUT BRICKWORKS NORTH AMERICA

Brickworks North America (Brickworks N.A.) is the North American arm of Brickworks of Australia, the largest and most trusted brick manufacturer and supplier. Today, Brickworks N.A. is the leading brick manufacturer and distributor, operating eight brick manufacturing facilities under the Glen-Gery brand, a continuously innovative creator of premium brick products. Through technological advancements and product innovations, Glen-Gery offers a diverse, premium portfolio of more than 400 genuine clay brick products, which are crafted locally and sourced globally, catering to the high-style needs of today's architects, designers and homeowners. Together, Brickworks N.A. and Glen-Gery are taking building design to the next level, helping architects, builders and homeowners explore greater solutions, giving shape to expression, and forging deeper connections.

Brickworks N.A. operates 26 company-owned Supply Centers, known as Brickworks Supply Centers, spanning across the Eastern and Midwestern United States, and three high-end Brickworks Design Studios located in Philadelphia, Baltimore and the global flagship store located on 5th Avenue in New York City.

Basic Function: Reporting to the Brickworks North America Executive Vice President, Finance, the Sr. Director, Corporate Finance position will have primary responsibility for the Company’s Operational Accounting as well as Corporate Accounting and Reporting functions, including oversight of the divisional financial reporting and consolidation process, technical accounting, and internal and external reporting processes. This position will have knowledge of IFRS and GAAP and the ability to apply standard principles, theories, concepts, and techniques, as well as make complex decisions. This includes working with the executive team to develop the financial strategy and the ongoing development and monitoring of control systems designed to preserve divisional assets and report accurate financial results.

This position is a key member of the Brickworks management team and will work closely with the Brickworks North America Executive Vice President, Finance to ensure continued financial leadership for the company.

Importantly this position is constantly seeking to improve, simplify, automate, and drive continuous improvement through the Finance function and shared services.

Principal accountabilities are:

Planning

1. Help develop, monitor and direct the implementation of strategic business plans
2. Develop financial and tax strategies in conjunction with the Executive VP Finance and Brickworks parent
3. Maintain monthly and year-to-date capital expenditure reports detailing actual verses budget spending and report on variances to management
4. Develop performance measures that support the company's strategic direction

Operations

1. Maintain in-depth relations with all members of the management team
2. Oversee process improvement initiatives across the operations and corporate office finance team including retail finance, plant finance and corporate together with driving standardization in finance processes and controls across the organization
3. In conjunction with the Executive Vice President, Finance, manage the tax and treasury functions
4. Manage any third parties to which functions have been outsourced
5. Coordinate month-end reporting including inventory valuation, accounts payable cutoff, preparation of general ledger entries and accruals

Financial Information

1. Oversee the management and coordination of all fiscal reporting for the organization, including revenue/expense and balance sheet reports and the development of budgets
2. Manage the half-yearly and annual financial period close and ensure statutory reporting package and consolidation are completed on time and accurately
3. In conjunction with the EVP Finance, participate in the preparation and submission to the parent company of weekly profit estimates and semi-annual profit forecasts

Taxation

1. Support tax accounting process as part of the half-year and annual financial close with third party.
2. Oversee Corporate Finance team in ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local taxes, including liaison with outsourced tax professionals

Risk Management

1. Understand and mitigate key elements of the company's risk profile
2. In conjunction with EVP Finance, construct and monitor reliable internal control systems
3. Work with EVP Finance and parent company to maintain appropriate insurance coverage
4. Work with EVP Finance and General Counsel to ensure that the company complies with all legal and regulatory requirements
5. Ensure that recordkeeping meets the requirements of auditors and government agencies
6. Maintain strong relations with both internal and external auditors and investigate their findings and recommendations

Acquisitions

1. Key role in driving integration of acquired businesses, including reporting and controls
2. Drive purchase accounting and opening balance sheet in conjunction with Brickworks Group office and EVP Finance

Other Duties

1. Lead, direct and develop the operational and corporate finance teams, including providing coaching and career development support
2. Provide finance leadership support to the sales and production leaders

Education

1. Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
2. Master's degree in accounting or business administration (Preferred)
3. Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience

1. Business experience of 10+ years in progressively responsible leadership positions in a major company or division. Manufacturing corporation is a plus. (Public Company/Corporate Office Experience is beneficial)
2. Candidates should possess a strong knowledge of IFRS and US GAAP
3. Demonstrated experience in managing and developing a large team
4. Experience in collaborating closely with external auditors to ensure compliance with group reporting requirements
5. High level of written and oral communication skills

Equal Opportunity Employer