Director, Corporate Accounting
About The Position
Our client is seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Corporate Accounting to lead key corporate accounting functions within a large, multi-entity organization. This highly visible leadership role partners closely with executive finance leadership and cross-functional teams to oversee financial consolidations, external reporting support, technical accounting, acquisition accounting, internal controls, and financial reporting. The Director will play a significant role in strengthening accounting processes, improving operational efficiency, and supporting the organization's continued growth through both organic expansion and acquisitions. This position is ideal for a collaborative leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys building scalable accounting processes while mentoring a high-performing team.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
- CPA designation is required.
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive accounting experience.
- Five or more years of corporate accounting leadership experience.
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
- Experience with large ERP platforms and financial consolidation systems.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Proven leadership, organizational, and project management abilities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic business environment.
Nice To Haves
- MBA or Master of Accountancy preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process.
- Direct the consolidation of financial results across multiple business units and legal entities.
- Oversee preparation and review of consolidated financial statements and supporting schedules.
- Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and company accounting policies.
- Partner with FP&A, Treasury, Tax, Internal Audit, and Operations to ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Lead technical accounting research and implementation of new accounting standards.
- Manage external audit activities and serve as the primary liaison with independent auditors.
- Support mergers and acquisitions through purchase accounting, due diligence, and post-acquisition integration.
- Strengthen internal controls and improve financial reporting processes.
- Develop scalable accounting procedures to support continued organizational growth.
- Review complex balance sheet reconciliations and consolidation entries.
- Prepare executive-level financial analyses and presentations.
- Support debt compliance reporting and other lender reporting requirements.
- Lead special projects, process improvement initiatives, and system implementations.
- Recruit, mentor, and develop members of the Corporate Accounting team.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
- Long-term career growth with a financially strong organization
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
