Director of Accounting

Osmose Utilities Services•Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

The Director of Accounting is a strategic leadership role responsible for overseeing all aspects of the accounting function, including the integrity of financial reporting, the effectiveness of internal controls, and the efficiency of the month-end close process. This position partners closely with Finance, FP&A, and executive leadership to ensure accurate financial insights, regulatory compliance, and scalable processes across both domestic and international operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation REQUIRED.
10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including significant leadership responsibilities.
Strong expertise in U.S. GAAP; experience with international accounting standards and multi-entity environments strongly preferred.
Demonstrated experience leading complex accounting operations and managing high-performing teams.
Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools; strong Excel skills required.
Proven ability to lead through change, drive process improvements, and influence cross-functional stakeholders.
Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

Lead and continuously improve the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
Partner closely with FP&A to review general ledger activity, provide variance explanations, and ensure alignment between actuals, forecasts, and strategic plans.
Provide leadership, coaching, and development to accounting staff across U.S. and international entities, fostering a high-performance and collaborative culture.
Serve as the lead accounting subject matter expert for complex transactions, including intercompany eliminations, lease accounting (ASC 842), and other technical accounting matters.
Oversee the preparation and review of general ledger account reconciliations, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and timely resolution of reconciling items.
Review and approve journal entries across multiple entities, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and local statutory requirements.
Act as the primary liaison with external auditors, coordinating audit deliverables, responding to inquiries, and driving timely completion of audits.
Strengthen and maintain internal controls over financial reporting, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
Drive process improvements, automation initiatives, and standardization across the accounting function to enhance scalability and efficiency.
Support global accounting operations including oversight of intercompany processes, foreign currency considerations, and multi-entity consolidations.