Shaping Financial Strategy. Enabling Business Performance — Join our team as our next DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTING & FINANCE / CORPORATE CONTROLLER in this onsite / in-person role based in Austin, Texas.
We are seeking a hands-on, strategic leader to oversee the company’s global financial management and lead the day-to-day operations of the Accounting and Finance department for post-M&A Velocity Electronics. Enjoy the ability to truly impact and drive the Velocity business while being part of a leading global organization (Jabil) offering comprehensive engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions.
This Director will collaborate cross-functionally and cross-organizationally to plan, implement, manage, and control all finance-related activities of the company, while providing strategic leadership across the organization. The role is responsible for directing and overseeing the Finance & Accounting functions, with full accountability for accounting operations, financial planning and analysis, financial reporting, treasury, tax, audit, and inventory control.
What can you expect to do?
- US GAAP & Financial Reporting: Lead general accounting activities in accordance with US GAAP, including oversight of day-to-day operations, consolidation and preparation of global and regional financial statements, analysis of financial results, and development and implementation of accounting policies.
- Operational Accounting Leadership: Lead key operational accounting functions, including credit, collections, payroll, accounts payable, etc.
- Broad Collaboration: Collaborate across functions, regions, and the broader Jabil organization to drive alignment and support achievement of company objectives.
- Audit & Tax Compliance: Manage financial statement audits and ensure full compliance with tax requirements, in partnership with corporate functions.
- Internal Controls & Compliance: Ensure effective internal controls are in place to safeguard company assets, maintain compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and other applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
- Systems & Process Enablement: Partner cross-functionally to ensure the effectiveness of technology tools that support the Accounting and Finance functions.
- Cash Management: Actively manage cash position and cash forecasting to ensure efficient and value-accretive use of company resources.
- Strategic Financial Advisory: Advise senior management on the financial implications of business and regulatory activities and provide recommendations to enhance financial performance and business opportunities.
- Leadership & Talent Development: Lead, coach, and mentor managers and staff to build a high-performing finance organization.
- Strategic Planning: Lead the development and ongoing evaluation of short- and long-term strategic financial objectives.
- Budgeting & Forecasting: Manage financial forecasting and budgeting processes to support business planning and decision-making.
What is the experience and knowledge needed to be successful in this role?
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, advanced degree preferred; active CPA license required
- 10+ years of progressively responsible financial leadership experience in a multinational enterprise managing a geographically dispersed team
- Expert knowledge of US GAAP, consolidations and intercompany accounting structures and processes
- Strong experience with ERP systems; Velocity is on a custom-built ERP with manual integrations and plans to ultimately integrate into SAP
- Strong ability to see the big picture without losing sight of relevant details and effectively communicate both with / to all levels of the organization
- Proven ability to streamline, optimize, and improve financial processes
- Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment and make supportable decisions
- Strong capability to work effectively in a dynamic environment with competing priorities and tight deadlines
Benefits Package
Along with growth, stability, and the opportunity to be challenged, we offer a competitive benefits package that includes:
- Competitive Base Salary
- Annual Bonus
- Long Term Incentive
- Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and Vision Insurance with HRA and HSA options
- 401K Match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Pet Insurance
- Adoption Assistance
- Community Volunteer Opportunities
This is an onsite position based in Austin, , placing you at the center of where global collaboration meets operational excellence.
