Director, Accounting

Mission Critical Group•McKinney, TX

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled and hands-on Director of Accounting to lead key initiatives in our IPO readiness journey. This role will be instrumental in building scalable accounting processes, driving technical accounting compliance, and coordinating closely with external advisors, including EY, to prepare audited financial statements and support tax-related matters. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in technical accounting (US GAAP), financial reporting, and audit leadership, particularly within pre-IPO or public company environments.

Requirements

CPA designation
5+ years of experience in accounting, audit, or financial reporting at a Big 4 or 7-10 years of experience in a smaller public accounting firm
Strong technical accounting expertise under US GAAP
Experience with IPO readiness, SEC reporting, or public company audits
Proven ability to manage complex projects and cross-functional teams
Deep understanding of internal controls and SOX compliance

Nice To Haves

Background in Big 4 or large public accounting firms
Experience working with technology, manufacturing, or high-growth companies
Prior involvement in pre-IPO or public company environments
Exposure to IFRS is a plus

Responsibilities

Lead accounting workstreams for IPO readiness, including preparation of SEC-ready financial statements
Coordinate closely with external auditors (EY) on financial statement preparation, audit timelines, and deliverables
Support PCAOB audit readiness, including documentation and remediation of gaps
Assist in drafting disclosures, footnotes, and accounting memos for SEC filings (S-1, etc.)
Research, document, and implement technical accounting positions under US GAAP (e.g., ASC 606, ASC 805, ASC 718, ASC 340-40)
Prepare and review technical accounting memos for complex transactions
Ensure alignment of accounting policies with public company standards and regulatory requirements
Design, document, and implement scalable accounting processes to support a public company environment
Strengthen and formalize internal controls in alignment with SOX requirements
Partner with cross-functional teams to improve close processes, reconciliations, and reporting accuracy
Serve as primary liaison with external auditors (EY) and other advisors
Coordinate with tax advisors on provision, compliance, and structuring matters
Collaborate with FP&A, legal, and operations teams to ensure alignment on financial reporting impacts
Lead and mentor accounting team members through IPO readiness transformation
Drive project management of key initiatives, ensuring timelines and deliverables are met
Foster a high-performance, collaborative environment across stakeholders