Director of Accounting
About The Position
The Director of Accounting plays a critical role in supporting the organization’s accounting operations and financial reporting. This position serves as the operational backbone of the Accounting function—managing key daily processes, ensuring compliance with GAAP, and leading the month-end close—while also providing technical expertise and support to the Controller. The Director of Accounting will oversee multiple accounting functions, elevate internal controls, and contribute to process improvements across the Finance organization. This role requires a strong accounting foundation, hands-on leadership, and the ability to operate both strategically and tactically in a fast-paced environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- 5–7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or lead role.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and internal controls.
- Experience with ERP/accounting systems (e.g., JD Edwards, Oracle, SAP, NetSuite, Dynamics).
- Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills and ability to explain accounting concepts to non-experts.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.
Nice To Haves
- CPA or active pursuit of CPA certification strongly preferred.
- Experience preparing for or supporting external audits.
- Experience in manufacturing, consumer packaged goods, or multi-entity corporate environments.
- Demonstrated ability to lead teams and influence cross-functional partners.
- Experience with process improvement, automation, or ERP implementations.
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily accounting operations including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, cash management, fixed assets, and cost accounting.
- Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, company policies, and regulatory financial and tax requirements.
- Maintain and safeguard accurate and complete accounting records.
- Draft, update, and enforce accounting policies and internal control procedures.
- Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, ensuring timely and accurate results.
- Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
- Prepare or support the preparation of internal and external financial statements.
- Coordinate and support annual audits, providing schedules, documentation, and timely responses.
- Assist the Controller in addressing complex accounting matters and technical accounting research.
- Act as a key advisor on financial reporting, controls, and accounting best practices.
- Step in to represent the Controller as needed in meetings, presentations, or cross-functional initiatives.
- Evaluate and optimize accounting workflows, processes, and systems to increase efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
- Partner with IT and cross-functional teams on ERP improvements, automation opportunities, and system implementations.
- Ensure data integrity across accounting and ERP systems and lead resolution of system-related issues.
- Supervise, coach, and develop members of the accounting team.
- Oversee workload planning, set goals, and conduct performance evaluations.
- Foster a culture of accountability, accuracy, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Partner with FP&A, operations, HR, and other departments to support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic initiatives.
- Provide financial insights to support business decisions and operational performance.
- Support treasury management, insurance renewals, compliance reporting, and special projects as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
