Director, Accounting

Ergon Inc. seeks a full-time Accounting Director to join the Accounting team. The Accounting Director will oversee and manage the day-to-day operations of the accounting group assigned to Ergon's corporate segment. The Corporate segment includes the operations of Ergon's parent company, Ergon, Inc., and other businesses outside Ergon's primary business segments. These include Ergon companies involved in real estate, R&D, etc.

Accounting Director Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
• Five years of prior work experience in accounting; Two years of management experience preferred

Accounting Director Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting for the segment
• Responsible for the process of performing Ergon, Inc.'s monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statement consolidation, producing completed consolidated financial statements on time and with accuracy
• Responsible for other financial reporting duties, such as segment reporting and analysis.
• Ensure consolidated financial statements comply with GAAP
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices to enhance operational efficiency
• Support mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions with financial due diligence and integration efforts
• Ensure strong internal controls are in place and work closely with internal and external auditors during annual audits and quarterly reviews
• Support and help direct recruitment initiatives for Ergon's accounting department through internships, campus involvement, etc.
• Assist with onboarding and training interns and new staff

Accounting Director Preferred Skills:

• Demonstrates management, leadership, and problem-solving skills
• Team player who works well under pressure
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office (Word & Excel) and accounting software
• Proven knowledge of accounting regulations, practices, and standards
• Attention to detail, organization, and accuracy

Why Ergon Inc.?

At Ergon, we are a relationship-driven, family-owned company that values each employee's growth and contributions. Headquarters in Flowood, Mississippi, we take pride in maintaining a close-knit, small-company atmosphere while offering exceptional career opportunities. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) matching & profit sharing
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Plans
• Additional voluntary benefits
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave
• Tuition assistance

At Ergon Inc., we live by our core values:

• Empowered Service: Together, we're committed to delivering unparalleled service. We do what's right, provide solutions, and foster stronger relationships with our teams and customers. Employee safety is our top priority and the first consideration in all aspects of our service. That's empowered service.
• Selfless Leadership: We lead with compassion and put those around us before ourselves. We don't say we're experts; we demonstrate it through technical expertise, category innovation, and care for what we do. We call this selfless leadership.
• Purposeful Growth: We believe employee and company growth go hand in hand. We build our legacy together to ensure future success through purposeful growth. The company has continually reinvested tremendously back into the business, not just growing for the sake of growing but growing carefully and strategically.
• Respectful Relationships: Together, we foster a culture of respect, acceptance, and diversity of ideas and people. Our differences make us stronger. We're united by our shared values, constantly forging respectful relationships.

Come and join the Ergon team!

Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check. A clean MVR is required.

We are an EEO/AAP employer.

Job Role: Accounting Direct