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Director of Internal Controls: Hypertherm, Inc.

Job ID81
Company NameHypertherm, Inc.
Job CategoryAccounting/Finance
LocationHanover, NH
Position TypeFull-Time, Employee
Experience5-10 Years Experience
Desired Education LevelMaster of Science
Date PostedSeptember 21, 2009 (Reposted Nov 24)
Hypertherm, Inc.
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Hypertherm designs and manufactures the world's most advanced plasma cutting systems for use in a variety of industries such as shipbuilding, manufacturing, and automotive repair. Our product line includes handheld and mechanized plasma cutters and consumables, as well as CNC motion and height controls. Hypertherm systems are trusted for fast, precision metal cutting and reliability that results in increased productivity and profitability for tens of thousands of businesses.

The Director – Internal Controls is accountable for evaluating and measuring the effectiveness of worldwide internal controls and practices to minimize the company’s risk exposure (both financial and operating), protect corporate assets, and ensure compliance to applicable laws on a global basis. Ensure that there is integrity, confidence, accuracy and trust in the company’s financial reporting and disclosures as measured by stakeholders. Work with stakeholders to implement appropriate controls when gaps are identified.

Responsibilities & Duties

PEOPLE LEADERSHIP:
Provides operational leadership for the team, including associate selection, training, coaching, development, planning, performance management, conflict management and recognition. Fosters a positive climate that promotes associate well-being and team effectiveness across the Finance Organization and Hypertherm. Associates understand and adhere to Hypertherm’s Code of Ethics and Business Conduct.
STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP:
Drives internal audits across business, functional, and regional teams to focus on identifying opportunities to mitigate risk across the business. Leverages leadership competencies and focuses on results to ensure team members support and are working towards execution of the team’s mission, operating plan and goals.
INTERNAL CONTROLS TESTING:
Lead the development of internal audit plans, test controls, follow-up, and report findings to senior management (including the Board of Directors) on a regular basis. Adjustments made as appropriate to meet changing business needs. Focus on audits and best practices related to Sarbanes Oxley and Enterprise Risk Management Framework that are appropriate for private company implementation.
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES:
Improve and maintain standard operating procedures (financial, accounting, operating) utilizing the UPK (User Productivity Knowledge) module in Oracle. Processes and practices documented for repeatability and consistency.
CONTINUOUS PROCESS IMPROVEMENT:
Develops, implements and monitors global best-in-class standards and measurements/controls that promote lean and efficient operating practices (e.g. tools, metrics, surveys etc.), which ensures the segregation of duties and improves the efficiency and effectiveness of operating processes to sustain and promote growth.
As appropriate, collaborate with the company’s external third party auditors to review their annual findings. Develop plans and implement appropriate controls to mitigate identified deficiencies.
Required Qualifications
  • MBA or CPA/CMA with 5+ years experience in an Internal Controls or Audit function with increasing degrees of responsibility
  • Advanced Financial Accounting and Reporting Expertise

Preferred Qualifications

  • MBA and CPA/CMA or other audit certifications, JD (Juris Doctor)
  • Previous experience in a Leadership role
  • External Association memberships (e.g. ESOP Association, Accounting)
  • Previous experience in a global manufacturing company
  • Oracle 11i , Oracle 12

Required Financial Competencies

Financial Analysis:
  • Ability to draw conclusions based on data
  • Can design, develop and utilizes sophisticated financial modeling
Business Systems:
  • Familiarity with, knowledge and application of business systems
  • Can apply system solutions to new situations in order to improve processes and meet customer needs
Project Management:
  • Discipline of planning, organizing and managing resources to bring about the successful completion of specific goals and objectives
  • Ability to lead Inter-team projects
Business Acumen:
  • General understanding of business principles
  • Understands how the different aspect of the global economy fit together, how they connect and affect the business
Quality Control:
  • Ensure accuracy of results
  • Knowledge of internal control techniques and design (preventative, detective, corrective)
  • Understand potential correlations and how results can be validated against other results
Technical Accounting:
  • Familiarity with, knowledge and application of accounting principles
  • GAAP, tax, consolidations, system flow, audit, international

Travel up to 20% - Domestic and International

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