Remote Director of Accounting (FCPA110011)

RES Consultant Group•Denver, CO

4d•$120,000 - $140,000•Remote

About The Position

Our client, a full-service outsourced accounting and advisory firm built exclusively for fitness businesses is seeking a Director of Accounting to lead, elevate, and expand the accounting function as they continue rapid nationwide growth from over $1M to more than $5M in revenue. The firm currently serves 50 locations with a waitlist of more than 550 facilities seeking to onboard, and they need a leader who can help scale the firm with excellence. This is a builder role that combines hands-on operational leadership with responsibility for shaping the future structure of the accounting department. This role is a strong fit for a rising accounting leader who wants challenge, growth, and the opportunity to shape a department. The Director of Accounting owns the financial reporting that drives all client advisory and tax work. You will be the operational and people leader guiding the entire accounting function. This role will drive the continued modernization of the accounting operations and workflows. Hands-on involvement is expected early as you learn the firm's systems, strengthen workflows, and gain a full understanding of how the department operates. As the department grows, you will build the next layer of leadership by developing supervisors and senior accountants into future managers who can run day-to-day operations confidently and independently. Your work directly strengthens independent fitness businesses by giving owners the clarity they need to make confident decisions. You will guide the accounting team, improve processes, maintain high standards, and support firmwide growth.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
CPA preferred but not required.
6 or more years of experience in public accounting or outsourced accounting.
Experience supervising staff and managing accounting operations.
Leadership experience within a client accounting services (CAS) or multi-client accounting model.
Ability to troubleshoot accounting issues and guide team members toward solutions.
Strong understanding of financial reporting standards and month end best practices.
Proven success working in a virtual environment.
Comfort with modern cloud-based systems and willingness to adopt new technologies.
High ownership and initiative.
Growth minded, resourceful, practical, and steady during challenges.
Comfortable leading change in workflows, expectations, and team structure.
Strong judgment and ability to make decisions with limited direction.
Skilled at conveying complex financial information clearly.
Organized, detail oriented, and consistent in follow through.
Thrive in fast moving environments.
Enjoy developing people and leading teams.
Communicate with clarity, confidence, and practicality.
Able to quickly learn and apply industry specific insights that matter to fitness business performance

Nice To Haves

Experience in a scaling firm or high growth environment.
Familiarity with Xero, QBO, payroll systems, dashboards and related cloud tools.
Experience leading distributed, remote, or offshore accounting teams.
Experience supporting multi-location or multi-unit businesses.

Responsibilities

Build the long-term structure of the accounting department.
Develop layered roles, lead hiring strategy, and shape team design.
Forecasting capacity, workload planning, pricing, margins, and future service models.
Run the department with minimal oversight while operating with high autonomy and clear accountability.
Grow and shape our accounting team through recruitment, mentoring, strong leadership, and ongoing skill development.
Lead and mentor accounting team members in daily, monthly, and project-based work.
Oversee performance, training, accountability, and capacity planning.
Maintain a culture of clarity, accuracy, responsiveness, and initiative.
Lead and manage the month end process by guiding senior accountants, reviewing outcomes, and troubleshooting higher level issues when needed.
Provide high level review of financial statements for accuracy and quality.
Ensure reporting is clear, actionable, and consistent across the client base.
Own improvements to the accounting tech stack, including evaluating and implementing automation and AI assisted solutions where they add value.
Bring experience improving accounting processes and strengthening workflow effectiveness and efficiency.
Improve and document accounting workflows and SOPs.
Identify and address operational bottlenecks.
Communicate clearly with non-accountant business owners and explain financial results in practical terms.
Translate financial statements and KPIs into clear, practical insights for business owners.
Demonstrates strong written and video communication skills when working with clients and supporting the team.
Step into client escalations when needed, providing clarity and resolution.
Support staff in managing client communication during month end cycles.
Maintain professional, practical, and clear communication standards.
Work with onboarding staff to ensure new clients are set up properly.
Oversee cleanup, back work, and system configuration for new accounts.
Ensure a smooth transition from onboarding team to ongoing accounting team