Accounting Director

Associa•Bedford, NH

About The Position

The Accounting Director oversees Billing, Accounts Receivable (A/R), and Accounts Payable (A/P) functions, including supervising staff and ensuring work is completed accurately and on time. The role is also responsible for improving processes across these functions. The director monitors departmental performance and develops efficient procedures while maintaining accuracy; supports budgeting and forecasting; works with finance managers to meet department goals and service-level agreements; and reviews key performance indicators to recommend improvements. The role collaborates with branches and integrated companies to standardize processes, maintains customer satisfaction by resolving issues promptly, and works with the Corporate Controller and Branch Controllers to support a clean, timely year-end audit. It also leads staff development by setting annual goals and objectives with direct reports and monitoring their progress.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
5–7 years of experience with billing, accounts receivable, and accounts payable.
Generally 4–5 years of experience leading or managing a team.
Understanding of basic accounting procedures and terminology, particularly accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, and general office procedures.
Ability to thrive in a business environment with high-volume transaction processing.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong interpersonal, supervisory, and customer service skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with billing processes such as management fees, administrative services, or property and maintenance billing.
Experience with Microsoft Dynamics AX core applications.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

Oversee Billing, Accounts Receivable, and Accounts Payable functions and supervise staff in those departments.
Monitor and analyze departmental work, developing more efficient procedures and resource use while maintaining accuracy.
Support budgeting and forecasting activities and collaborate with finance managers on department goals and objectives.
Adhere to the terms of Service Level Agreements.
Monitor, review, and evaluate key performance indicators and offer recommendations to customers.
Work with branches and integrated companies to standardize processes and improve efficiency.
Maintain customer satisfaction by providing quality service and resolving issues promptly.
Work with the Corporate Controller and Branch Controllers to ensure a clean and timely year-end audit.
Ensure billing, A/R, and A/P processes are completed accurately and on time; track and resolve discrepancies and issues.
Set annual goals and objectives with direct reports, monitor their progress, and advise them to support professional development.