Associate Director - Accounting

About the role

The Associate Director - Accounting is responsible for leading end-to-end accounting operations and ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of financial information across the US business.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily accounting activities, including general ledger (GL) oversight, reconciliations, accruals, and sub-ledger integrity.
• Manage all aspects of month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close to deliver timely, accurate financial results.
• Review, approve, and validate journal entries, schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Maintain a documented internal control framework and ensure GAAP compliance.
• Cook up audit requests and partner with external auditors.
• Lead and mentor a team of accountants.
• Cook up cross-functional stakeholders, including FP&A, Payroll, Finance Operations, Procurement, IT, and Operations.
• Provide accounting guidance and support business initiatives.
• Identify and lead automation, standardization, and optimization of accounting processes.
• Drive system enhancements within ERP and reporting tools.
• Strengthen process discipline and scalability.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge and application of GAAP and internal control frameworks.
• Advanced analytical and financial data interpretation skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial systems.
• Strong leadership, team development, and mentoring capabilities.
• Effective cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong process improvement and automation mindset.

Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• CPA Certification.
• 8–12+ years of progressive accounting experience, with demonstrated leadership in financial close and internal reporting.
• Public accounting background is a plus.
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to develop, motivate, and mentor a team.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP preferred).
• BlackLine experience is a plus.

Other Requirements

• Preferred Experience designing dashboards or automated reporting using Power BI, Workiva, Tableau, or similar tools.
• Industry experience in technology or other operationally complex environments.
• Experience with process automation, continuous improvement methodologies, or finance system transformations.
• Self-starter with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience with enterprise ERP systems and adaptability to new platforms.

Pay

The estimated annual pay range for this position is $150,000 - $200,000 which includes a base salary and bonus. The compensation for this position is dependent on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location and, therefore, will vary from individual to individual.

Benefits

Benefits may include, but are not limited to, medical, vision, dental, 401K, and flexible spending.