Director of Accounting
About The Position
The Director of Accounting is responsible for leading the company’s accounting function, ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial reporting, and maintaining a strong internal control environment. This role oversees all core accounting operations, including the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, and provides leadership across financial reporting, compliance, and systems optimization. Reporting directly to the CFO, the Director of Accounting manages the Controller and partners cross-functionally with leadership to strengthen processes, enhance financial visibility, and support scalable business growth. The role also serves as a key leader in driving continuous improvement across accounting operations, systems, and reporting, while overseeing sales tax and supporting income tax activities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field required.
- CPA required.
- 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibility.
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.
- Experience managing audits and working with external auditors.
- Experience with sales and use tax compliance and income tax support.
- Proven ability to lead and develop accounting teams in a dynamic environment.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to balance strategic leadership with hands-on execution.
Nice To Haves
- Hands-on experience with NetSuite and Workday Adaptive Planning preferred.
- Experience in a fast-paced, growth-oriented company.
- Experience improving accounting operations, close processes, and system integrations.
Responsibilities
- Lead the accounting function, ensuring accurate, timely, and GAAP-compliant financial reporting.
- Oversee and continuously improve the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
- Review and approve financial statements, management reporting, reconciliations, and supporting schedules to ensure accuracy, completeness, and relevance.
- Establish and maintain strong accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance.
- Oversee quality control across all accounting outputs, ensuring consistency, auditability, and reliability.
- Oversee sales and use tax processes, including compliance, filings, reconciliations, and coordination with internal teams and external partners.
- Support external audits and income tax activities (compliance and provision) by coordinating data preparation, reviewing schedules, and partnering with auditors and advisors, with the CFO maintaining primary ownership.
- Evaluate technical accounting matters and provide clear, practical guidance on accounting treatment.
- Drive continuous improvement across accounting workflows, close processes, and internal controls to improve efficiency and scalability.
- Identify process gaps, inefficiencies, and control risks, implementing sustainable solutions.
- Lead optimization of financial systems, including NetSuite and Workday Adaptive Planning, through enhancements, integrations, automation, and improved reporting.
- Establish standardized processes and documentation to ensure consistency across the accounting function.
- Partner with the CFO and operational leaders to support budgeting, forecasting, and business performance analysis.
- Enhance financial and operational reporting to deliver clear, actionable insights to leadership.
- Support strategic initiatives and cross-functional projects that improve financial visibility and operational effectiveness.
- Lead, develop, and mentor the Controller and accounting team, establishing clear expectations, accountability, and performance standards.
- Build a high-performing team culture focused on accuracy, ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Ensure team alignment with deadlines, quality standards, and evolving business needs.
Benefits
- Flexible Time Off
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Holidays
- 401(k) plan with discretionary match available
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Voluntary benefits including Critical Illness, Group Accident, and Voluntary Life
- Employee Referral Program
- Gym on site
- Discounts on the GOVX website
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
