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Goodheart-Willcox Publisher Senior Director of Finance in Tinley Park, Illinois
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Senior Director of Finance
Come join our growing accounting department! Goodheart-Willcox Publisher is seeking a
Senior Director of Finance who will provide leadership and management for the financial reporting,
analysis, budgeting, forecasting, compliance, and accounting operations of the company. This
individual will bring their expertise in all aspects of finance to ensure a strong system of internal
controls and efficiency. The ideal candidate will be a change agent for the financial operations of G-
W.
What we offer:
Goodheart-Willcox Publisher is an employee-owned company driven by our mission, We Build
Careers. G-W has spent over a century building a culture that we are proud of and is centered
around our Core Values of Do the Right Thing, Can-do Attitude, Roll Up Your Sleeves, and Always
Improving. When you join our team you will experience an environment of collaboration,
empowerment, and respect.
Weve carefully selected our benefits, including retirement options, with a focus on fostering the
overall wellbeing of our employees!
Employee Stock Ownership Plan & 401(k) with match
Wellbeing Program
Wellness Reimbursement Program
Cariloop a Caregiver Concierge
Pet Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Generous Paid Time Off
Social Activities and Events
What youll do:
Financial Reporting and Analysis
Oversee financial close process, ensuring timely and accurate financial statements and
disclosures are prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
Analyze financial results vs. budget, forecasts, and prior years to identify trends, risks, and
opportunities, and provide insights and recommendations to executive team.
Oversee annual company, ESOP and 401(k) audits performed by the companys outside
independent accounting firm.
Oversee annual budget process and monthly forecasting processes. Develop 5-year
projections used for ESOP valuation purposes.
Accounting Operations
Oversee the disbursements, cash management, accounts receivable, and payroll functions.
Oversee inventory management function. Manage inventory balances and monitor inventory
rotation, cycle count results, and inventory quantity and costing adjustments.
Oversee royalty function, ensuring timely and accurate calculation of royalties, payment
processing, and reporting.
Tax
Oversee tax function, ensuring compliance with sales/use tax, federal and state
income/franchise tax regulations, state annual report filings.
Lead annual tax planning process and coordinate with the companys outside tax firm to
ensure tax filing requirements are completed on a timely basis.
Business Reporting and Analysis
Leverage data to provide strategic insights and make actionable, result-oriented
recommendations to drive business value. Analyze current and historical key performance
indicators, highlighting trends and analyzing causes of unexpected variances.
Provide reporting on actual results vs. forecasts and provide insights and recommendations
to the underlying causes of variances.
Provide revenue and profitability analysis.
Develop and support comprehensive data and reporting strategy for the entire company.
Partner with operational leaders to provide required business reporting and as an analytical
resource on ad hoc value-added projects.
Risk Management and Internal Controls
Lead risk management function, including managing annual corporate insurance renewal
and managing certificate of insurance process.
Responsible for design, documentation, and effectiveness of internal controls for all
accounting processes to safeguard company assets and prevent fraud.
Serve as plan fiduci ry for the Companys 401(k) and ESOP retirement plans.
What youll bring:
Bachelors degree in accounting is required. Masters in business administration is preferred.
Minimum 10 years accounting experience required, with 5 years of previous supervisory
experience, with a proven track record in a similar role.
Strong technical accounting skills and current knowledge of US Generally Accepted
Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Understanding of corporate income tax and sales tax compliance and regulations.
Public accounting experience is preferred.
Licensed certified public accountant (CPA), certified management accountant (CMA),
chartered global management accountant (CGMA) preferred.
Strong organizational and project management skills, ability to work under pressure, manage
multiple priorities, and meet all deadlines.
Impeccable moral compass, ability to maintain confidentiality, and exercise ex