Director, Accounting

MCA, your trusted advisor for wireless communications, data, and security, is seeking an experienced Director of Accounting for a hybrid position to support our growing Central Team.

MCA seeks team members who share our values: service, growth, teamwork, and safety. As a Military Friendly Employer, we welcome veterans, with over 250 already on board. Join us and become part of the MCA family, where we prioritize both work and enjoyment. We offer competitive compensation and benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Holiday Pay, Education Incentives, and more.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

• Manage the full cycle of accounting for proper accounting and reporting of company transactions.
• Partner with operations and business leadership to proactively support growth and execution.
• Preparing, posting, and/or reviewing monthly journal entries to ensure they are accurate and complete.
• Accounting for project revenues, expenses, accruals, and related account analyses promptly.
• Corresponding with other departments to ensure proper accounting for purchases and expenses.
• Preparing, analyzing, and/or reviewing monthly account reconciliations and supporting schedules.
• Analyzing the balance sheet and income statements, including comparisons to forecasted and trended results.
• Interacting with central and divisional finance team(s) to maintain consistent accounting.
• Assist in the review and preparation of interim financial statements.
• Providing support for MCA's annual external audit.
• Hire, mentor, and develop accounting staff; conduct performance evaluations and support professional growth
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, efficiency, and scalability of accounting operations
• Preparing various ad hoc and monthly recurring reports and analyses for management.
• Assisting in the documentation and monitoring of internal controls.
• Assist with special projects as needed.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE TEAM:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, CPA Required
• 8+ years of accounting experience, preferably in a fast-paced & high-volume environment with demonstrated ability to manage staff, anticipate next steps, take initiative, exercise discretion, and apply sound judgment.
• Strong understanding of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Ability to produce timely deliverables and manage multiple and shifting priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Strong follow-up skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong customer service orientation, a team player with the ability to establish collaborative working relationships.
• Ability to communicate effectively throughout the organization at all levels.
• Highly proficient computer and software skills including advanced Excel, NetSuite preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and work well under deadline pressure.

COMPETENCIES:

• Strong leadership and time management skills.
• Credibility, ethics, full disclosure, and clean financial history.
• Excellent communication skills; including verbal and written.
• Strong technical and analytical accounting background with recent experience and familiarity with complex accounting issues.
• Exhibits a commitment to solving difficult problems with effective solutions and looks beyond the obvious for solutions to meet/exceed the needs of internal and external customers.
• Acts in a manner of integrity that shows support for the company, its values, and the employees while maintaining a constant focus on meeting/exceeding customer requirements and expectations.

YOUR ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical environment requires the employee to work inside.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to frequently stand, walk, sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear; lift (overhead, waist level) from the floor, bending, frequently utilize near vision use for reading and computer use; occasionally move equipment weighing up to 15 pounds, and frequently position self to maintain computers or other equipment as needed.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

Travel as necessary to support company and customer needs.

DIRECT REPORTS:

4 Direct Reports

WHO WE ARE:

Mobile Communications America, Inc. (MCA) provides wireless communication, data, and security solutions that enhance workplace safety, security, and efficiency nationwide. Customers trust us to provide a portfolio of turn-key systems, products, and services - including two-way radio communications, vehicle uplift, security video and access control systems, BDA/DAS, remote monitoring, GPS tracking, SCADA, dispatch, mass notification, and point-to-point wireless networks. Our more than 60,000 customers span industries such as public safety, commercial, manufacturing, education, healthcare, utilities, and government. In addition to being the largest Motorola partner in the U.S., MCA has strategic partnerships with over 1,000 major manufacturers to offer an extensive portfolio of products and technologies.

WHAT WE BELIEVE:

We are better together through the MCA Way: living our core values of Service First, Growth, Teamwork, and Safety. We take our work and customers seriously and believe our best work can be fun. A component of our business that embodies the MCA advantage is our "Service First DNA" culture. Service isn't just a motto for MCA, it's an integral part of who we are and goes beyond our customers to our employees, partners, shareholders, and communities.

NOTE: The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by the person assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, and physical demands required of personnel so classified. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Mobile Communications America, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity workplace and is an Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity. At MCA, we are "better together."

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