Director of Accounting

The Learning Experience - World Headquarters•Deerfield Beach, FL

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Learning Experience is seeking an experienced Director of Accounting to lead and oversee accounting operations for a growing, multi-entity organization. This onsite leadership role is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting, managing the close process, strengthening internal controls, and supporting operational excellence across the Finance function. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting expertise, leadership experience, and a hands-on approach to process improvement. This role partners closely with senior leadership, including the Controller and CFO, while leading key accounting functions including general ledger, accounts payable, reconciliations, financial reporting, and compliance. This is a high-impact opportunity for an accounting leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys building scalable processes, developing teams, and driving continuous improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
CPA required
3-5+ years of progressive accounting experience including leadership responsibilities
Strong knowledge of US GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

Public accounting background strongly preferred
Experience in multi-entity, multi-unit, or franchise organizations preferred
Experience with ERP systems including NetSuite and reconciliation platforms such as BlackLine preferred

Responsibilities

Lead the monthly and annual financial close process, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with US GAAP
Oversee journal entries, account reconciliations, intercompany accounting, and general ledger integrity
Ensure accurate financial reporting across multiple business units and entities
Support preparation of financial statements, reporting packages, and leadership reporting
Strengthen accounting controls, policies, and procedures to improve accuracy and operational efficiency
Support implementation and maintenance of SOX controls and audit readiness initiatives
Monitor evolving accounting guidance and support implementation of new accounting standards
Ensure compliance with company policies and financial reporting requirements
Serve as primary liaison for external audits and coordinate audit schedules and documentation
Partner with Finance, Operations, Payroll, and Leadership teams to support organizational initiatives
Provide accounting guidance and financial insight to support business decisions
Act as accounting subject matter expert for NetSuite, BlackLine, and related financial systems
Partner with IT and Finance teams on system enhancements, integrations, and process automation
Identify opportunities to improve workflows, reporting accuracy, and operational scalability
Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing accounting team
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Support performance management, mentoring, and professional development initiatives