Accounting Director

Financial close and reporting

• Direct the monthly, quarterly and annual close.
• Prepare and review financial statements.
• Oversee the general ledger, journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals and fixed assets.
• Deliver monthly reporting packages and variance analysis to executive leadership.

Accounting operations

• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, revenue recognition and inventory/cost accounting.
• Monitor cash position and cash flow and manage banking relationships.
• Manage [multi-entity consolidations and intercompany accounting].

Internal controls and compliance

• Design, document and maintain internal controls over financial reporting.
• Establish and enforce accounting policies and procedures.
• Research new accounting standards and lead their adoption.
• Ensure timely federal, state and local tax filings, working with external tax advisors.

Audit

• Lead the annual external audit and serve as the primary contact for auditors.
• Resolve audit findings and execute corrective actions.

Budgeting and business partnership

• Support the annual budget and periodic forecasts.
• Advise department leaders on the accounting treatment of contracts, transactions and new initiatives.

Systems and process improvement

• Own the accounting system and the integrity of its data.
• Identify and lead automation and process improvements that shorten the close and reduce errors.

Team leadership

• Hire, train and develop accounting staff.
• Set goals, assign work and evaluate performance.
• Build a culture of accuracy, accountability and continuous improvement.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or a related field.
• 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including 2 years managing accounting staff.
• Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.
• Thorough knowledge of U.S. GAAP and internal control frameworks.
• Experience leading the month-end close and external audits.
• Proficiency with ERP or accounting systems and advanced Excel skills.

• Leads, coaches and develops a team of accounting professionals.
• Analyzes complex financial data and resolves discrepancies.
• Explain financial information clearly to non-financial audiences, in writing and in person.
• Manages completing deadlines and delivers accurate work on schedule.
• Handles confidential information with discretion and integrity.
• Works effectively with executives, department leaders, auditors and outside advisors.