Director of Accounting & Financial Reporting

International Search Consultants • Baltimore, MD

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About The Position

ISC’s team of Accounting & Finance Recruiters is partnering with a premier client to expand its accounting team in the Greater Baltimore Area. The Director of Accounting & Financial Reporting will lead complex accounting initiatives, oversee financial reporting, and strengthen accounting policies and internal controls across home office and community entities.

This leadership role is responsible for the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of financial statements and for providing technical accounting expertise on complex transactions, evolving accounting standards, and regulatory requirements. The Director will partner with finance leadership and cross-functional teams, fostering accountability, fiscal stewardship, professional development, and exceptional internal customer service.

Success means delivering accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting; maintaining a strong internal control environment; proactively addressing complex accounting matters; and developing a knowledgeable, engaged accounting team. The Director will help strengthen financial stewardship, support organizational objectives, and advance continuous improvement and exceptional service.

Requirements

• At least seven years of progressive experience in accounting and financial reporting, including at least five years in a management or supervisory role leading accounting professionals.
• Extensive knowledge of U.S. GAAP, technical accounting principles, and financial reporting requirements.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing financial statement preparation, audit coordination, accounting policy development, and internal controls.
• Ability to research, interpret, and apply complex accounting guidance and evolving accounting standards.
• Strong leadership skills and a track record of mentoring, developing, and motivating high-performing accounting teams.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills, including the ability to translate complex accounting matters into clear, actionable guidance.

Nice To Haves

• Public accounting or CPA firm experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting professionals, fostering collaboration, accountability, technical excellence, and professional growth.
• Oversee the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and related disclosures for home office and community entities, ensuring compliance with GAAP and applicable regulatory and contractual requirements.
• Direct research and analysis of complex accounting matters, material transactions, and contractual arrangements, and communicate recommendations that support sound accounting decisions and accurate financial reporting.
• Evaluate and implement new accounting standards and regulatory changes, assessing their financial impact and ensuring timely, consistent application across the organization.
• Develop, implement, and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to strengthen reporting integrity, improve consistency, and mitigate financial and compliance risks.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors, oversee supporting documentation, address audit findings, and drive timely corrective actions.
• Provide technical guidance on complex accounting issues and promote consistent accounting practices across finance and accounting teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting methodologies, control frameworks, efficiency, accuracy, and overall financial operations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed