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Accounting Leader | Operational Excellence | Trusted Partner

Our client is seeking a hands-on and detail-oriented Director of Accounting to lead and strengthen their core accounting operations. This role is ideal for a leader who takes pride in accuracy, structure, and consistency—someone who can build strong processes, ensure clean financials, and create a well-run accounting function.

This is a key leadership position for someone who enjoys rolling up their sleeves, driving accountability, and creating order and efficiency across the close, reporting, and compliance cycles.

Why This Role Stands Out

• High visibility with senior leadership
• Opportunity to build structure and enhance accounting operations
• Performance-based bonus potential
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and more
• Generous paid time off
• A collaborative environment that values precision and accountability

The Opportunity

The Director of Accounting will lead all day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of financial information. This role will focus on strengthening the close process, maintaining strong internal controls, and delivering reliable financial reporting.

You’ll oversee the accounting team, refine processes, and ensure that the foundation of the finance function is solid, scalable, and audit-ready.

What You’ll Own

Accounting Operations & Close

• Lead and manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
• Ensure accurate and timely recording of all financial transactions
• Review journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements

Financial Reporting

• Prepare and oversee the production of financial statements in accordance with GAAP/IFRS
• Maintain consistency, accuracy, and transparency in reporting
• Support internal reporting needs with clear and reliable data

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Establish, maintain, and improve internal controls
• Ensure compliance with all accounting standards and regulatory requirements
• Support audit readiness and documentation

Audit & Coordination

• Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors
• Coordinate audit schedules, requests, and deliverables
• Address audit findings and implement improvements as needed

Team Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team
• Promote a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement
• Set clear expectations and ensure consistent execution

Process Improvement

• Identify inefficiencies and implement improvements across accounting workflows
• Standardize processes to enhance consistency and scalability
• Partner on system enhancements and reporting improvements

What You Bring

Experience & Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience with leadership responsibility
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and/or IFRS

Technical & Leadership Strengths

• Deep experience with close processes, reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Strong understanding of internal controls and audit processes
• Ability to manage and develop a team while maintaining attention to detail

Preferred Credentials

• CPA, CMA, or similar certification
• Experience in multi-entity or growing organizations
• ERP system experience (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Workday, etc.)