Director of Finance and Accounting

Hancock Lumber / Director of Finance and Accounting / Casco, Maine

Hancock Lumber is seeking a Director of Finance and Accounting to be based in their home office in Casco, Maine (just 20 minutes from the Maine Turnpike’s Gray exit).  Reporting to the CFO, this is a growth opportunity for an experienced accounting professional to join a dynamic company that has been named one of Maine’s Best Places to Work for 11 years in a row! In addition to general accounting duties, the role will focus on improving processes, systems and tools to best support Hancock Lumber’s growth and ensure a positive internal customer experience. 

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration and/or accounting.
• CMA or CPA preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in a management level accounting role, including managing staff.
• Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables and lookup tables, as well as advanced report writing and analytical skills.
• Experience with automated financial systems and report writers and interest in optimizing systems for departmental and organizational efficiency. Hancock Lumber uses Great Plains and bisTrack.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams to improve efficiency, communications, and quality. 

• Competitive salary; offer commensurate with experience.
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with discretionary company profit sharing contribution
• Vacation
• Sick/Flex Time
• Voluntary Benefit Options
• Employee Discounts on Building Materials
• Wellness Program
• EAP
• College America Savings Plan
• Beautiful company home office with a kitchen, outdoor patio and parking.

• PROCESS IMPROVEMENT AND INNOVATION: Lead departmental efforts to improve efficiency, quality, and internal customer satisfaction. Identify ways to use technology to optimize departmental processes, company reporting, and customer satisfaction.

• REPORTING: Use advanced knowledge of Excel and report writing to pull data from multiple systems to prepare financial statements including income statements, balance sheets, cash flow and supporting schedules for consolidated Hancock Lumber Company reporting and in support of Retail and Manufacturing division reporting. Ensure accurate and timely reporting and analysis to meet corporate, divisional, and departmental user needs.

• TECHNOLOGY: Maintain full interface between Great Plains and bisTrack ensuring that all databases are in balance, and proactively resolve variances and process issues with users. Research and identify software or other technology tools that can improve reporting and process efficiency to support business growth and expansion.

• ACCOUNTING: Ensure that all accounting activities are conducted in compliance with GAAP and conforms to internal controls systems. Manage cash inflow and outflow daily basis to optimize cash position.  Manage and oversee all sources of journal entries and GL monthly closing, reconcile GL balances to sub-ledgers and supporting schedules for all accounts. Prepare annual audit schedules and work with external auditors to ensure a successful audit.

• STAFF MANAGEMENT: Manage AP staff to ensure timely and accurate AP processes and engage in process improvements and department efficiency. Provide timely and meaningful performance feedback and support staff growth and professional development goals.

• OTHER: Assist in preparation of annual budget, complete monthly sales tax calculations and remittances, complete quarterly IFTA Fuel Tax reporting, and ensure inventory cycle counts and test counts are performed.  

Founded in 1848, Hancock Lumber’s mission is to create a work environment that first and foremost recognizes employees as human beings and ultimately improves the lives of anyone who works at the organization. The culture supports employee growth and development in an environment that places importance on work/life balance. Hancock Lumber has over 700 employees in Maine and New Hampshire servicing their lumberyards, sawmills, kitchen showrooms, and manufacturing business lines.

KMA Human Resources Consulting has been engaged to manage this search.

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Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, familial status, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.