Current Open Positions

Assistant Director – Benefits & Compensation Finance

Description:

We are searching for an Assistant Director for one of the top companies in the area. The individual will be responsible for the oversight and leadership of the accounting and reporting of employee benefit and compensation programs. Core activities include leading the monthly financial close, analyzing variances to prior estimates and prior year, and driving reporting process improvements. The individual should be comfortable communicating to all levels of the organization and able to develop positive relationships in order to gather information and influence decision making. The position serves as a finance partner to the Total Rewards, Human resource team for the Finance Expense Center of Excellence.

Responsibilities:

1. Coordinate/manage the close process for employee benefit and compensation programs which include: ◦Pension Plans ◦401K Plan ◦Retiree Medical Plan ◦Long Term Incentive Compensation Plan (Stock Options, Restricted Stock Units & Performance Shares) ◦Cash bonus compensation plans
2. Develop, implement and maintain appropriate internal controls and procedures for all areas involved with benefits and compensation accounting transactions
3. Produce Statutory and GAAP notes to Financial Statements and related disclosures for managements' discussion and analysis included in Form 10-K
4. Act as a key point of contact for the audits of the financial statements of the 401(k) and Pension and Long-Term plans
5. Assist in assessing the financial impact of new accounting and legislative pronouncements and establish company positions in conjunction with Accounting Policy
6. Identify opportunities to improve business processes, strengthen internal controls and present recommendations to leadership team

Requirements:

1. 5+ to 7 years experience
2. Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

Salary:

+/- $100,000 + 15% Target Bonus

Location:

Greater Hartford, CT