Accounting Director

Ergon, Inc. is seeking a strategic and hands-on Accounting Director to lead the accounting function for our Energy & Specialty Solutions (ESS) segment. ESS is comprised primarily of entities engaged in the refining and marketing of specialty oils and the manufacture and marketing of specialty chemicals. This role will provide financial leadership, ensure accurate and timely reporting, strengthen internal controls, and partner with operational leadership to support informed business decisions. We are a great company with great pay and great benefits. Ergon, Inc. is a relationship-driven company that values each employee's willingness to learn and contribute to the team. We are family-owned with locations throughout the world, but we pride ourselves on maintaining a small-company feel.

Accounting Director Responsibilities:

• Oversee and lead the accounting department servicing Ergon's Energy & Specialty Solutions (ESS) segment, comprised primarily of entities engaged in the refining and marketing of specialty oils and the manufacture and marketing of specialty chemicals.
• Lead the month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close processes, ensuring timely, accurate, and consistent financial reporting across all ESS entities.
• Maintain financial books and records including costing, reconciliations, and analysis of accounts.
• Review and record transactions, exercising professional judgment to make accounting estimates.
• Prepare, review, and deliver internal management reports, analyses, budgets, and projections.
• Communicate financial results to management, providing key insights to help them better manage the business.
• Identify opportunities for improvement of accounting processes, controls, and systems to enhance operational efficiency and scalability.
• Support mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions with financial due diligence and integration efforts.
• Serve as a liaison to international ESS accounting and finance teams, promoting consistency of processes, adherence to standards, and use of best practices.
• Ensure strong internal controls are in place and work closely with internal and external auditors during annual audits and quarterly reviews.
• Assist with onboarding and developing accounting staff, fostering a culture of accountability, accuracy, and professional growth.

Accounting Director Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• Five years of prior work experience in accounting or finance; 2 years of management, preferred
• Demonstrates management, leadership and problem-solving skills
• Team player who works well under pressure
• Effective communicator
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and accounting software
• Proven knowledge of accounting regulations, practices, and standards
• Attention to detail, organization, and accuracy

Why Ergon Inc.?

At Ergon, we are a relationship-driven, family-owned company that values the growth and contributions of each employee. Headquarters in Flowood, Mississippi, we take pride in maintaining a close-knit, small-company atmosphere while offering exceptional career opportunities. With approximately 4,500 employees, we operate in multiple sectors, including pavement & pavement preservation, specialty refining, logistics, construction, and specialty chemicals. Our people are the foundation of our success, and we are committed to fostering a workplace where talent is recognized, rewarded, and empowered. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) matching & profit sharing
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Plans
• Additional voluntary benefits
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave
• Tuition assistance
• Opportunity to shape enterprise-wide compensation strategy
• Collaborative, inclusive, and performance-driven culture
• Career growth in a dynamic, diversified organization

At Ergon Inc., we live by our core values:

• Empowered Service: Together, we're committed to delivering unparalleled service. We do what's right, provide solutions, and foster stronger relationships with our teams and customers. Employee safety is our top priority and the first consideration in all aspects of our service. That's empowered service.
• Selfless Leadership: We lead with compassion and put those around us before ourselves. We don't say we're experts; we demonstrate it through technical expertise, category innovation, and care for what we do. We call this selfless leadership.
• Purposeful Growth: We believe employee and company growth go hand in hand. We build our legacy together to ensure future success through purposeful growth. The company has continually reinvested tremendously back into the business, not just growing for the sake of growing but growing carefully and strategically.
• Respectful Relationships: Together, we foster a culture of respect, acceptance, and diversity of ideas and people. Our differences make us stronger. We're united by our shared values, constantly forging respectful relationships.

Come and join the Ergon team!

We are an EEO/AAP employer.

Job Role: Accounting Director

Location: Flowood, MS