Director of Accounting

TopDog Law

12d

About The Position

In this role, you will be responsible for: Technical & Operational Leadership Own and manage the general ledger across all domestic and international entities Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes Oversee foreign currency accounting and multi-entity consolidations Support accounting requirements related to complex debt transactions Ensure GAAP compliance and strong internal controls Systems & Infrastructure Serve as the internal NetSuite expert (Oracle NetSuite experience required) Lead optimization and expansion of NetSuite during transition from QuickBooks Build scalable chart of accounts, ledger structures, and reporting frameworks Improve processes and implement automation where possible Team Leadership Manage and develop 2–3 direct reports Establish accountability and high performance standards Create processes that reduce errors and strengthen reporting accuracy Strategic Execution Partner with leadership to provide clean, reliable financial reporting Proactively identify issues and present solutions—not just problems Help build the accounting infrastructure for international operations Identifying opportunities to improve systems, processes, or outcomes—not just following existing playbooks At TopDog Law, everyone is expected to think critically, communicate clearly, and take ownership of their work. How This Role Drives the Business The Director of Accounting will own and manage the TopDog Law general ledger across all entities. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring deep technical accounting expertise, strong GAAP knowledge, and significant NetSuite experience. The ideal candidate is not just a reviewer, but a doer. This individual must be comfortable preparing journal entries, managing reconciliations, solving complex accounting problems, and building scalable processes in a fast-moving environment. You will report directly to Vice President of Finance & Accounting and oversee 2–3 accounting team members (existing and future hires). This role is critical to our success because it: Directly impacts clients/revenue/case outcomes/team efficiency Supports speed, quality, and consistency as we scale Helps protect and elevate the TopDog Law brand and client experience Strengthens the foundation needed to grow responsibly and sustainably What Success Looks Like Within your first 6–12 months, success in this role looks like: You consistently deliver on commitments with minimal oversight You proactively identify issues and propose solutions Your work raises the bar for quality, clarity, and follow-through You are viewed as a reliable, trusted partner by teammates and leaders You contribute positively to team energy, morale, and momentum

Requirements

5+ years of hands-on general ledger experience
Proven experience preparing journal entries (not just reviewing others’ work)
Strong GAAP technical accounting knowledge
Direct Oracle NetSuite experience (expert level required)
Experience in multi-entity environments
High attention to detail and accuracy

Nice To Haves

Public company accounting experience
Experience with complex debt transactions
Foreign currency and international entity accounting
Background in publicly traded or highly regulated environments
Strong communication skills, written and verbal
Ability to think critically, prioritize effectively, and execute with speed
Experience in a fast-growing or high-volume environment
Comfort with ambiguity and evolving systems
Experience in legal, professional services, or client-centric organizations

Responsibilities

Own and manage the general ledger across all domestic and international entities
Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
Oversee foreign currency accounting and multi-entity consolidations
Support accounting requirements related to complex debt transactions
Ensure GAAP compliance and strong internal controls
Serve as the internal NetSuite expert (Oracle NetSuite experience required)
Lead optimization and expansion of NetSuite during transition from QuickBooks
Build scalable chart of accounts, ledger structures, and reporting frameworks
Improve processes and implement automation where possible
Manage and develop 2–3 direct reports
Establish accountability and high performance standards
Create processes that reduce errors and strengthen reporting accuracy
Partner with leadership to provide clean, reliable financial reporting
Proactively identify issues and present solutions—not just problems
Help build the accounting infrastructure for international operations
Identifying opportunities to improve systems, processes, or outcomes—not just following existing playbooks