Check all associated application documentation thoroughly before clicking on the apply button at the bottom of this description. Reporting to the BU Controller for Water, the Director of Accounting oversees the global accounting function, close process, and internal controls for the House of Rohl (HoR) business within the Water segment. This role ensures the integrity of the Company’s financial information and involves leadership in a high-end luxury brand with operations in North America and the UK. The position requires extensive experience in corporate accounting, financial reporting, and team management. The Director will lead the House of Rohl Accounting team in maintaining accurate financial data, implementing internal controls, and collaborating with cross-functional teams including senior FBIN leadership. Position location: Deerfield, IL – Hybrid Responsibilities: Lead, develop, and mentor a multinational accounting team. Identify opportunities for process improvements, leverage technology including AI, and drive automation of manual processes. Manage the period-end close process and financial reporting, ensuring complete and accurate accounting, consolidations, intercompany accounting, and SEC disclosures. Ensure financial information is prepared in accordance with GAAP, including review of account reconciliations and transaction flows. Partner with House of Rohl leadership to enhance transparency and speed up the month-end close process. Oversee EMEA statutory reporting, liaise with local teams, tax advisors, and auditors to ensure compliance. Participate in enterprise-wide month-end closing procedures. Collaborate with Corporate Accounting on purchase accounting, valuation, and integration of acquisitions, along with other complex transactions. Establish a strong internal control environment, ensuring compliance with SOX 404, and drive remediation of deficiencies. Define governance and responsibility structures between controllership and finance teams. Act as the primary liaison during internal and external audits. Stay current on accounting standards and interpret their applicability to HoR. Lead and develop the accounting team, including performance evaluations and career development. Recruit, train, and communicate strategic initiatives to staff, and oversee employee development. Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field CPA certification 12+ years in public accounting, financial reporting, or controllership, with multinational experience 5+ years of management experience Strong knowledge of US GAAP Extensive internal control experience Attention to detail and deadline orientation Preferred Qualifications: Experience with SAP and Oracle FCCS Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools Experience with AI and automation tools Experience with overseas statutory audits Public accounting and public company experience preferred

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