Director, Corporate Accounting

Parts Town • Addison, IL

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Director, Corporate Accounting leads Parts Town’s corporate accounting function and helps ensure financial results are accurate, timely, and ready to support continued growth. Reporting to the Vice President, Global Accounting, this role directs monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities; oversees general ledger and consolidation activities; strengthens financial controls; and develops a corporate accounting team. The director works closely with business unit finance teams, FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Internal Audit, and external auditors, bringing sound accounting judgment, practical leadership, and a continuous-improvement mindset to a fast-growth environment.

The role also supports consolidated financial and management reporting, audit coordination, internal control improvements, accounting systems and process enhancements, and the development of repeatable processes that can scale with business growth and integration activity. The position is part of a small but growing team that values collaboration, ownership, accuracy, transparency, professional growth, and work-life balance.

Requirements

• At least 8 years of progressive accounting experience, including experience leading teams and complex close processes.
• Deep knowledge of US GAAP, consolidated financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Experience in a multi-entity organization.
• Experience supporting SOX implementation, SOX compliance, or a comparable controls environment.
• Experience working with external auditors and managing audit deliverables.
• Hands-on leadership, strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and ability to explain complex accounting matters clearly.
• Ability to thrive as priorities evolve in a growing business.
• Active CPA license.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

• Global or international accounting experience.
• Public accounting experience.
• Experience in a large, fast-growing, or private equity-backed company.

Responsibilities

• Lead corporate accounting operations and coordinate monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities across the organization.
• Oversee general ledger integrity, consolidations, intercompany accounting, account reconciliations, and close review procedures.
• Ensure financial results and supporting schedules are accurate, complete, consistent, and delivered on time.
• Review complex accounting areas, including equity, leases, revenue recognition, foreign currency, acquisitions, and impairments.
• Establish documentation, review standards, and escalation paths for accounting judgments and close issues.
• Assist in preparing and reviewing consolidated financial statements, management reporting, and lender reporting schedules.
• Coordinate with external auditors during annual audits, interim reviews, and audit planning; manage audit requests and help resolve accounting and control matters.
• Prepare and review reporting support for executive leadership and other stakeholders.
• Maintain and improve internal controls over financial reporting within corporate accounting.
• Support the design and implementation of a SOX-ready control environment, including process documentation, risk assessments, testing, and remediation.
• Partner with Internal Audit, external auditors, and process owners to improve control design and operating effectiveness.
• Promote consistent accounting governance across entities and functional teams.
• Standardize and simplify accounting processes while maintaining appropriate controls.
• Partner on ERP, consolidation, and reporting system enhancements.
• Improve close speed, transparency, data quality, and accountability through automation and better workflows.
• Build repeatable accounting processes that support business growth and integration activity.
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing corporate accounting team; set responsibilities, performance expectations, and professional development plans.
• Create a team environment grounded in ownership, collaboration, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
• Serve as a trusted accounting partner to finance leaders and operating teams.

Benefits

• Hybrid work schedule.
• Team member appreciation events and recognition programs.
• Volunteer opportunities.
• Monthly IT stipend.
• Casual dress code.
• On-demand pay options.
• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• 401(k) with match.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Paid time off.
• Paid sick time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Some roles offer profit sharing and an annual bonus, depending on the role.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director