Lead, Accounting Policy & Internal Controls

Segra•Charlottesville, VA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Lead, Accounting Policy & Internal Controls is responsible for the day-to-day management and execution of Segra’s accounting policy, technical accounting, and internal controls program. This role operates under the strategic direction of the Sr. Director, Corporate Controller, who retains overall responsibility for financial reporting, accounting policy governance, and internal control oversight. The position serves as a key advisor to Accounting and Finance leadership by providing guidance on complex accounting matters, developing and maintaining accounting policies, strengthening internal controls over financial reporting, and supporting the Company's compliance with U.S. GAAP. The position partners closely with Accounting, FP&A, IT, Legal, Procurement, and business leaders to evaluate new transactions, contracts, business initiatives, and system changes, ensuring appropriate accounting treatment and a strong control environment. This role also leads the implementation of new accounting standards, supports ERP and process transformation initiatives, coordinates audit activities, and drives continuous improvement in financial reporting, governance, and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate brings deep technical accounting expertise, strong internal controls and SOX experience, a collaborative leadership style, and the ability to balance technical rigor with practical business solutions in a fast-paced and evolving environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
CPA required
10+ years of progressive accounting experience
Public accounting and/or technical accounting, financial reporting, or internal controls experience
Experience with SOX compliance
Experience with ERP implementations
Experience with process improvement initiatives
Telecommunications, technology, or other complex multi-entity industry experience preferred
Strong technical accounting expertise
Experience in accounting policy, financial reporting, SOX compliance, or internal controls
Demonstrated understanding of internal controls and SOX requirements
Proven ability to lead through ambiguity, manage competing priorities, and influence across the organization
Excellent communication skills
Ability to balance technical accuracy with business practicality

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred
D365 preferred
Workiva, BlackLine, or similar tools a plus
Ability to leverage technology and automation

Responsibilities

Day-to-day management and execution of Segra’s accounting policy, technical accounting, and internal controls program.
Provide guidance on complex accounting matters.
Develop and maintain accounting policies.
Strengthen internal controls over financial reporting.
Support the Company's compliance with U.S. GAAP.
Partner with Accounting, FP&A, IT, Legal, Procurement, and business leaders to evaluate new transactions, contracts, business initiatives, and system changes, ensuring appropriate accounting treatment and a strong control environment.
Lead the implementation of new accounting standards.
Support ERP and process transformation initiatives.
Coordinate audit activities.
Drive continuous improvement in financial reporting, governance, and operational efficiency.