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Shaping Financial Strategy. Enabling Business Performance — Join our team as our next  DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTING & FINANCE / CORPORATE CONTROLLER in this onsite / in-person role based in Austin, Texas. We are seeking a hands-on, strategic leader to oversee the company’s global financial management and lead the day-to-day operations of the Accounting and Finance department for post-M&A  Velocity Electronics.  Enjoy the ability to truly impact and drive the Velocity business while being part of a leading global organization (Jabil) offering comprehensive engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions. This Director will collaborate cross-functionally and cross-organizationally to plan, implement, manage, and control all finance-related activities of the company, while providing strategic leadership across the organization. The role is responsible for directing and overseeing the Finance & Accounting functions, with full accountability for accounting operations, financial planning and analysis, financial reporting, treasury, tax, audit, and inventory control.   What can you expect to do? US GAAP & Financial Reporting:  Lead general accounting activities in accordance with US GAAP, including oversight of day-to-day operations, consolidation and preparation of global and regional financial statements, analysis of financial results, and development and implementation of accounting policies. Operational Accounting Leadership:  Lead key operational accounting functions, including credit, collections, payroll, accounts payable, etc. Broad Collaboration:  Collaborate across functions, regions, and the broader Jabil organization to drive alignment and support achievement of company objectives. Audit & Tax Compliance:  Manage financial statement audits and ensure full compliance with tax requirements, in partnership with corporate functions. Internal Controls & Compliance:  Ensure effective internal controls are in place to safeguard company assets, maintain compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and other applicable federal, state, and local regulations. Systems & Process Enablement:  Partner cross-functionally to ensure the effectiveness of technology tools that support the Accounting and Finance functions. Cash Management:  Actively manage cash position and cash forecasting to ensure efficient and value-accretive use of company resources. Strategic Financial Advisory:  Advise senior management on the financial implications of business and regulatory activities and provide recommendations to enhance financial performance and business opportunities. Leadership & Talent Development:  Lead, coach, and mentor managers and staff to build a high-performing finance organization. Strategic Planning:  Lead the development and ongoing evaluation of short- and long-term strategic financial objectives. Budgeting & Forecasting:  Manage financial forecasting and budgeting processes to support business planning and decision-making.   What is the experience and knowledge needed to be successful in this role? Bachelor’s degree in accounting, advanced degree preferred; active CPA license required 10+ years of progressively responsible financial leadership experience in a multinational enterprise managing a geographically dispersed team Expert knowledge of US GAAP, consolidations and intercompany accounting structures and processes Strong experience with ERP systems; Velocity is on a custom-built ERP with manual integrations and plans to ultimately integrate into SAP Strong ability to see the big picture without losing sight of relevant details and effectively communicate both with / to all levels of the organization Proven ability to streamline, optimize, and improve financial processes Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills and the ability to exe