Sr. Director, SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting

Finance Team Leader

Valmont impacts millions of people around the world every day, yet they might not realize the many ways. Our technology is helping feed the growing population, supplying the world with more reliable energy and access to renewables, enhancing connectivity in remote and urban locations to create a sustainable future and so much more. Simply put, Valmont is advancing agricultural productivity and reimagining vital infrastructure to make life better. Join a Fortune 1000 company that respects hard work, honors diversity and invests in our employees as we focus on creating the world of tomorrow, today.

We are looking for a forward-thinking individual to lead a team of professionals in driving value for our business. This position reports to the Chief Accounting Officer and is responsible for leadership and oversight of all aspects of internal and external financial reporting and related systems. External financial reporting includes periodic financial reports to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), ensuring alignment with evolving regulatory standards and executive-level expectations. This position also is responsible to ensure that financial reporting systems (OneStream Financial Management System) are optimized, strategically enhanced and aligned with enterprise-wide planning, analysis, and decision making. This serves as a key advisor and partner to local and regional controllers, accounting personnel, and outside auditors regarding proper accounting practices with respect to GAAP and company accounting policies. As Valmont is a global enterprise, this position must be skilled in international aspects of accounting and financial reporting, including foreign currency accounting and translations and the completion of financial statements in a multi-currency environment. In addition, this position leads and influences global financial personnel on various accounting and reporting matters, including enterprise-wide compliance of account reconciliation policies and the strategic deployment of enabling technologies such as Blackline.

Essential functions include :

• Lead and oversee the preparation of all SEC filings and related financial statements in accordance with GAAP in an accurate and timely manner.
• Provide oversight of the corporate consolidation accounting of results across our global businesses.
• Collaborate with CAO and other financial leaders in designing adequate internal controls over financial accounting to enable the Company to comply with regulatory requirements and provide information to the CEO and CFO to enable them to sign quarterly and annual certifications required in the Company's SEC filings.
• Serve as strategic advisor to various financial management personnel (including international) on various accounting and reporting issues.
• Lead enterprise-wide analysis of complex accounting topics, researching and discussing regulatory requirements as well as options available for complying.
• Oversee and guide accounting for various high impact topics including goodwill and intangibles, acquisitions, stock-based compensation, reserve analysis, and additional topics as required.
• Oversee the analysis and implementation of the required ERP and OneStream reporting changes for Valmont to implement the new DISE disclosure requirements for SEC reporting.
• Select, develop, and direct key subordinates, to achieve the best use of individual talent and group skills and abilities in attaining objectives; thus, assuring the continuity of managerial and technical competence.
• Shape and disseminate enterprise financial policies that support long-term corporate financial objectives and regulatory compliance.
• Direct, coordinate, consolidate and integrate the preparation of financial and management reports and statements, including internal reporting to management, as well as statements to shareholders, lenders, and regulatory bodies.
• Ensure enterprise-wide compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements integral and tangent to the successful performance of the job such as legal and regulatory areas including but not limited to SEC reporting.
• Lead development and optimization of OneStream financial reporting system to enhance utility, efficiency, and accuracy of the system, including ensuring the system design and operation is optimal.
• Along with the CAO and Finance Business Partner team, represent the Company in regular executive-level engagements with independent auditors (including international) to review accounting issues, new pronouncements, internal controls, and regulatory issues.
• Partner with treasury and executive-level leadership to assess and document financial hedging opportunities, ensuring optimal U.S. GAAP treatment and alignment with corporate risk management.
• Lead high-impact special projects, including M&A due diligence, capital market transactions (debt / equity offerings), and other strategic initiatives as assigned by the CAO or CFO.
• This role requires up to (10%) travel (internationally / domestically), including overnight stays.

Required qualifications of every candidate (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities) include :

Highly qualified candidates will also possess these qualifications :

Valmont offers employees and their families a comprehensive Total Wellbeing benefit package to ensure their individual and family's overall wellness needs are met. Some offerings are dependent upon the role, work schedule, or location and can include the following :

Valmont does not discriminate against any employee or applicant in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you have a disability and require any assistance in filling out the application for employment email EEOCompliance@Valmont.com.