Company Summary: The International Code Council is the leading global source of model codes, standards, and building safety solutions. This includes product evaluation, accreditation, technology, training, and certification. ICC Codes, Standards, and solutions are used to ensure safe, affordable, and sustainable communities and buildings worldwide. While our roots are firmly planted in the development of the Codes and Standards, our growth allows us to offer many more services to support our Codes and Standards. 

Subsidiary Summary: General Code is the nation’s leading provider of Municipal Code publishing and maintenance services (codification). Our passion for excellence, our focus on client service, and an ongoing investment in our people and technology have helped us to revolutionize the codification industry. General Code offers challenging work in a diverse, flexible, supportive environment where an appropriate work-life balance is emphasized. The successful applicant for this position will demonstrate accounting and analytical expertise and a keen desire to have a meaningful impact in a values-based, team-oriented business environment.

Position Summary: 

This position leads the Finance function for a defined operational segment supporting three companies, ensuring strong financial reporting, compliance, and internal controls. The role combines hands-on financial management, leadership of a small team, budgeting and forecasting, financial analysis, and process improvement. The ideal candidate will have strong GAAP knowledge, sound analytical skills, and a detail-oriented, organized, and independent approach.

Essential Functions:

• Manage and develop the Finance team, providing day-to-day direction, establishing priorities, and ensuring accuracy, accountability, and timely completion of work. 
• Oversee accounting and finance activities for multiple subsidiaries, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, collections, payroll, general ledger, and intercompany accounting. 
• Manage the month-end close process, including preparation and review of journal entries, account reconciliations, bank reconciliations, and resolution of account discrepancies. 
• Prepare timely monthly financial statements and financial analysis, including balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements, and management reporting. 
• Develop and monitor annual budgets and forecasts, including gathering and analyzing financial data, identifying trends and variances, and recommending appropriate actions. 
• Manage compliance with applicable local, state, and federal business reporting and tax requirements. 

Secondary Functions:

• Support annual financial audits, including preparation of schedules, documentation, and responses to audit requests. 
• Prepare special financial analyses and reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing financial information and trends. 
• Lead finance process improvement and efficiency initiatives and perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain effective internal controls and financial policies, addressing compliance issues and identifying opportunities to strengthen processes. 

Essential Skills and Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting; CPA preferred
• 10+ years of accounting experience required
• 5+ years of management experience required
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics Finance and Operations (D365) strongly preferred
• Knowledge of GAAP required
• Strong financial analysis skills
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Physical Requirements: 

• Ability to sit for extended periods while working at a computer or desk 
• Occasional standing, walking, and reaching to access files or office supplies 
• Manual dexterity for typing, filing, and handling office equipment 
• Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds occasionally (e.g., office supplies, documents) 
• Visual acuity to read printed and digital materials 
• Auditory ability to communicate effectively in person and over the phone 
• May need to climb stairs in multi-level office building 

Environmental Conditions:

• Indoor and Outdoor Environment
• Must be able to work in standard office environment with artificial lighting and climate control 

Disclaimer: 

This description is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. The company reserves the right to change or add duties to this position as business needs require. 

International Code Council offers a competitive starting salary and comprehensive benefits package that includes paid vacation and sick time, health/dental/vision insurance, 401k with generous company match immediately vested, company paid basic life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage. Additional voluntary benefit offerings are available, such as critical illness insurance, flexible spending accounts, and pet insurance.    

International Code Council provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, citizen status, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital status, military status, pregnancy, sexual orientation or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state or local employment laws or regulations in every location in which the company has facilities.