Director of National Accounting
UHY • Farmington Hills, Michigan • Full Time
Posted on Thu, Oct 15, 2026
JOB SUMMARY
The Director of National Accounting is responsible for leading and managing the accounting and shared service back-office functions of the firm. This position involves establishing and maintaining accounting standards, policies, and procedures, overseeing technical accounting research, and providing guidance to the accounting team. The Director of National Accounting plays a pivotal role in upholding the firm's reputation for quality and accuracy in financial reporting.JOB DESCRIPTION
Technical Accounting Leadership:
- Stay current with evolving accounting standards and regulations
- Lead technical accounting research and interpret complex accounting issues
- Provide guidance on accounting treatment for complex transactions and issues
Accounting Policy Development:
- Develop and maintain the firm's accounting policies and procedures
- Ensure alignment of policies with regulatory requirements and industry best practices
- Monitor changes in accounting standards and update policies as necessary
Quality Control and Compliance:
- Oversee quality control processes to ensure compliance with accounting standards and firm policies
- Review financial statements and audit reports for compliance and accuracy
- Address and resolve accounting and audit issues as they arise
Training and Development:
- Provide training and technical support to teams and staff
- Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional development
Industry Insights:
- Stay informed about industry trends, changes in accounting standards, and emerging issues
- Provide thought leadership and guidance to clients and colleagues
Team Leadership:
- Lead a team of professionals within the National Accounting department
- Set department goals and objectives, and provide mentorship and guidance to team members
- Embraces AI and actively champions its adoption and implementation
Supervisory responsibilities
- Will Supervise subordinate team members
Work environment
- Work is conducted in a professional office environment with minimal distractions
Physical demands
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and performing work in front of a computer screen for long periods of time
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time
AuditFriendly salary estimate
The employer did not post a salary for this role. Based on AuditFriendly's salary intelligence model (comparable live postings, role, seniority, and location), we estimate base pay of $143,000–$200,000 per year (median ~$172,000). This is an AuditFriendly estimate, not an employer-provided figure.
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What the data says about this job
- Advertised pay for Director of Accounting: a median of $165,000 across 1,131 priced postings. Explore the market
- UHY is private-equity backed: Summit Partners. Who owns the CPA firms
- UHY's roles typically close in 34 days; the market median is 14 days. Time to close
- 2% of UHY's 64 tracked postings are more than six months old. Posting hygiene
- UHY has 11 internships, co-ops and new-grad roles open. Campus profile
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