Director - accounting

The Director - Accounting is responsible for ensuring compliance within multiple accounting functions throughout the Company’s retail locations, distribution centers and manufacturing operations. This role ensures data integrity in Company accounting systems and decision support systems used for business reporting, planning and analysis, and develops and prepares managerial reports and analyses for cross-functional users in support of business objectives.

Major Activities

• Lead and direct multiple accounting functions for Michaels Stores, Inc., including the development and maintenance of policies, procedures and controls to ensure accurate and timely monthly financial reporting for Michaels' retail and distribution center locations, and Artistree manufacturing operations.
• Direct cross-functional project teams to capture business improvement processes and metrics, data analysis, and leadership reports.
• Continuously monitor departmental processes against industry best practices and identify/implement productivity and control enhancements.
• Analyze proposed business and process changes; identify and clearly articulate the impact and risks to the Company's inventory value related to those initiatives and work closely with teams to mitigate those risks.
• Ensure development of multiple accounting teams; build skill sets and ensure adequate cross-training and succession planning for manager positions.
• Identify and champion business and process changes to drive improvements in the quality of reported data and drive organizational efficiencies.
• Continuously monitor departmental processes against industry best practices; identify and implement productivity and control enhancements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education

Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent experience.

Minimum Special Certifications or technical skills

Advanced Excel skills.

Minimum Type of experience the job requires

10+ years of related experience, 5+ years of supervisory experience, Previous experience with inventory accounting in a retail environment.

Preferred Education

BS in Accounting or Finance.

Preferred Special Certifications or technical skills

Certified Public Accountant.

Preferred Type of experience the job requires

Experience in cost accounting.

Applicants in the U.S. must satisfy federal, state, and local legal requirements of the job.

At The Michaels Companies Inc., our purpose is to fuel the joy of creativity and celebration. As the leading destination for creating and celebrating in North America, we operate over 1,300 stores in 49 states and Canada and online at Michaels.com and Michaels.ca. The Michaels Companies, Inc. also owns Artistree, a manufacturer of custom and specialty framing merchandise. Founded in 1973 and headquartered in Irving, Texas, Michaels is the best place for all things creative. For more information, please visit www.michaels.com.

Michaels offers a range of benefits to support team members and their families. Depending on position and eligibility, team members may have access to a 401(k) with employer match, an Employee Assistance Program, medical, dental, and vision coverage, telemedicine services, flexible spending accounts, commuter benefits, tuition assistance, adoption assistance, and various voluntary insurance options. All team members enjoy everyday perks such as employee discounts and access to partner discount programs. For a summary of benefits, visit the Michaels Benefits at a Glance page. For additional information regarding benefits, visit MIKBenefits.com.

Michaels is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are here for all Team Members and all customers to create, innovate and be better together.

Michaels is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with this commitment, Michaels will assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the job, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Customer Care at 1-800-642-4235 (1800-MICHAEL).