Associate Director, Accounting
About The Position
The Associate Director, Accounting & Tax plays a key role in supporting core accounting operations for the organization’s rapidly growing business and is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial results, strengthening internal controls, and supporting income tax compliance through coordination with external tax advisors and auditors. The Associate Director is a subject‑matter expert and contributor who can manage recurring processes, support audits, and drive improvements in financial workflows. The role leads intercompany accounting and consolidation processes in a multi-entity environment, partnering cross-functionally to drive scalable and compliant financial operations. This position is remote based and reports into the Director, Accounting.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
- 8+ years of progressive accounting experience
- Public accounting background (Big 4 or regional firm)
- Experience in multi-entity, multinational environments
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP and consolidated financial reporting
- Working understanding of income tax compliance and provision processes
- Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and consolidation tools
- Advanced Excel skills
Nice To Haves
- CPA strongly preferred
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- High attention to detail with ownership mindset
- Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines
- Strong leadership and team development skills
Responsibilities
- Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting
- Maintain compliance with internal policies, US GAAP / IFRS, and statutory requirements in all reporting activities
- Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, variance analysis and support preparation of financial statements for internal and external stakeholders
- Manage the consolidation of multiple legal entities, including foreign subsidiaries; ensuring proper translation, elimination, and consolidation entries are recorded accurately
- Support income tax compliance process in partnership with external tax advisors
- Maintain and enhance internal controls over financial reporting, including documentation and testing of accounting policies, procedures, and control activities
- Partner with external auditors to support audit requirements and remediation efforts
- Manage assigned general ledger activities, including accruals, prepaids, intercompany, and complex transactions
- Prepare supporting schedules and analysis for complex areas such as capitalization, compensation, or provisions and provide clear, concise summaries to management when presenting findings
- Assist with balance sheet reviews and provide clear explanations for fluctuations
- Provide guidance on technical accounting matters and research complex issues
- Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and enhance efficiency through automation, standardization, and documentation updates
- Support ERP system implementations, upgrades, and optimization initiatives
- Research accounting issues and support the application of relevant standards
- Assist with various other projects/ department tasks as needed during the growth and evolution of the Company
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
