Director of Accounting Operations

PGLS

1d•$115,000 - $135,000

About The Position

The Director of Accounting Operations reports directly to the CFO and leads the day-to-day operation of Piedmont Global’s Accounting department. The role is accountable for the completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of the department’s work; directs and assigns staff accountants; and maintains the department’s controls, logs, and performance measures. It relieves the Controller of operational management so the Controller can focus on the integrity of the books. The Director partners closely with the Controller, Financial Reporting, AP and AR Leads, and the technology, people, and contracts teams. The role coordinates accounting for entities that are not yet fully integrated, ensuring timely delivery of results and incorporating them into Piedmont Global’s financials. It also improves department operations by documenting and mapping processes and identifying opportunities for AI and automation. The position is budgeted at an annual salary of $115,000–$135,000. Candidates will complete an approximately 10-minute AI screening as part of the interview process.

Requirements

Proven ability to run a multi-function accounting operation, assign work across a team, and hold the team to deadlines and quality standards.
Experience documenting processes, measuring productivity, and introducing automation or AI tools that change how work is done.
Strong understanding of segregation of duties, approval limits, and payment controls.
Working knowledge of consolidation and intercompany accounting across several entities, including entities being integrated.
Experience with an ERP system; Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is preferred.
Experience with AP automation and payroll platforms.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work with other departments, vendors, and outside advisors.
Eight or more years of progressive experience, including supervision of staff.
Analytical skills, attention to detail, critical thinking, and excellent oral and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field preferred.
Exposure to government contracting is preferred.
Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide operational oversight of the Accounting department, ensuring assigned work is completed, reviewed, and delivered on schedule.
Direct, assign, and manage staff accountants.
Manage accounting for acquired entities from signing until full integration, ensuring timely results and supporting data, incorporating results into Piedmont Global financials, and tracking open items and intercompany balances.
Document acquired entities’ processes, charts of accounts, vendors, customers, and controls, and work with the Controller and technology team on migration to Piedmont Global systems.
Coordinate handoff of fully integrated entities to the Controller, including closed periods, open items, and process documentation.
Initiate wires and manage daily cash positioning while maintaining separation between payment initiation and bank-account reconciliation.
Prepare and review payroll journal entries and related allocations.
Own accounting system issues, including AR/AP and General Ledger integrations, and work with vendors, consultants, and the technology team to resolve or escalate them.
Serve as the intake point for requests from other departments; maintain the call and inquiry log, assign work, and follow through to completion.
Maintain department performance measures and logs, and report daily and monthly counts of invoices processed, bills recorded, payments recorded, and inquiries answered.
Improve operational efficiency by confirming staff timesheets, examining how staff spend their time, and identifying work to eliminate, consolidate, or reassign.
Document and map department processes, identify opportunities for AI and automation, and lead CFO-approved improvements.
Support the Controller and CFO during month-end close by tracking the close calendar, open items, and sign-offs.
Address problems arising in the department and escalate matters requiring the CFO or Controller.