Director of Corporate Accounting

Sonesta Hotels•Newton, MA

2d•$165,000 - $178,000

About The Position

The Director of Corporate Accounting is a senior accounting leader responsible for supporting the organization’s accounting operations and ensuring timely, accurate, and consistent execution of accounting, close, reporting, and compliance activities. Reporting to the Senior Director of Corporate Accounting, the role partners with accounting leadership and provides oversight across general ledger, cash, payroll, financial reporting, specialized accounting, and strategic finance initiatives. The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting knowledge with operational leadership and is comfortable with both strategic thinking and hands-on execution.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
8–12+ years of progressive accounting experience with increasing responsibility.
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, month-end close processes, financial reporting, reconciliations, and internal controls.
Experience reviewing accounting teams’ work and overseeing complex accounting processes.
Experience supporting audits, process improvement initiatives, and organizational change.
Demonstrated ability to lead through influence across multiple functional areas.
Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

CPA strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Support oversight and execution of monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
Review journal entries, account reconciliations, analyses, and financial reporting deliverables for accuracy and completeness.
Coordinate close activities across accounting teams to meet deadlines and reporting requirements.
Serve as an escalation point for complex accounting matters, unusual transactions, and operational challenges.
Monitor accounting processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, consistency, and scalability.
Provide secondary review and quality assurance for accounting work prepared by domestic and offshore team members.
Support the design, implementation, and monitoring of internal controls and process documentation.
Assist in evaluating accounting risks and developing solutions to address identified issues.
Assist with financial reporting and consolidation, including reviewing supporting schedules and analyses.
Support preparation and review of management reporting packages and other financial deliverables.
Partner with accounting leadership to resolve reporting issues and support evolving business requirements.
Assist with ERP implementation activities.
Evaluate accounting workflows and implement improvements that enhance efficiency, control, and scalability.
Support integration of offshore accounting resources and development of sustainable operating procedures.
Support internal and external audits by responding to requests and providing supporting documentation.
Assist in coordinating audit schedules, accounting analyses, and issue resolution.
Assist with implementation of new accounting standards and process changes.
Partner with accounting leadership to develop team capabilities and improve department effectiveness.
Build collaborative relationships with key stakeholders throughout the organization.
Participate in special projects, strategic initiatives, and other assigned responsibilities.
Oversee and review monthly joint venture accounting activities, including journal entries related to cash, debt, investments, and property-level assets.
Partner with property and operational teams to address joint venture accounting inquiries and resolve accounting-related issues.
Oversee preparation and review of intercompany and joint venture reimbursement billings for completeness, accuracy, and timely settlement.