Senior Director of Accounting (Hybrid: Duluth, GA)

Employbridge•Johns Creek, GA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

EmployBridge is seeking a strategic and experienced Senior Director of Accounting to support evolving business needs through key initiatives and process improvements. This leadership role oversees company-wide incentive compensation plans, leads end-to-end accounting process redesign, and manages monthly close activities for multiple business operations. The role calls for strong technical accounting expertise, cross-functional leadership, and a focus on building scalable, efficient processes. The position is hybrid and based in Duluth, Georgia. Initial onboarding is onsite, followed by three days in the office and two days remote. Candidates must be authorized to work permanently in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available now or in the future. Travel is expected to be minimal to none. The role leads and develops the specialty accounting team and supports financial operations across distributed lines of business. Duties may also include other assignments from the employee’s leader. The position is typically performed in a standard office environment and requires use of standard office equipment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
In-depth knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Demonstrated success leading cross-functional projects, delivering results, and building partnerships beyond the finance function.
Ability to redesign accounting processes and policies to achieve organizational efficiency gains.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities while maintaining strong organizational and time-management skills.
Strong analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Ability to identify and implement improvements to processes, systems, or products to enhance performance.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis; visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

CPA certification.
12 or more years of experience in public accounting or a related industry.
Experience with Workday Adaptive, Blackline, Vericent, Power BI, and general accounting or ERP systems.
Working knowledge of AI tools such as Copilot.

Responsibilities

Lead accounting, tracking, reporting, and modeling for organization-wide incentive compensation plans.
Partner with HR and business leaders to ensure accurate incentive-plan accruals, timely payouts, and compliance with plan provisions.
Identify and implement improvements to incentive-plan processes, supporting systems, and internal controls.
Identify process inefficiencies, control gaps, and opportunities for automation in accounting.
Design and implement streamlined, scalable accounting processes.
Collaborate across functions to modernize workflows, improve process and data quality, and support operational excellence.
Lead accounting close activities for multiple distributed lines of business, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis.
Oversee accounting areas including bank reconciliations, fixed assets, workers’ compensation, and other insurance topics.
Ensure the team delivers timely, accurate, and complete financial results.
Partner with internal stakeholders to provide insights on performance trends for strategic decision-making.
Lead, mentor, and develop the specialty accounting team, fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning.
Provide coaching and growth opportunities aligned with business objectives and individual career goals.
Lead and support team members on ad hoc projects and reporting needs.