Director of Accounting

The Director of Accounting oversees various business entities and is responsible for leading corporate accounting and transformation efforts. This role requires both strategic thinking and hands-on execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead consolidated financial reporting across multiple entities

• Ensure timely, accurate, and GAAP-compliant financial statements

• Oversee and improve month-end and year-end close processes

• Drive accounting transformation initiatives across business units

• Standardize processes in a decentralized environment

• Leverage automation, systems, and technology enhancements

• Identify opportunities to leverage AI and data-driven tools

• Partner with executive leadership and business owners

• Support decision-making through financial insights and analysis

• Oversee accounting functions across multiple subsidiaries

• Lead and develop a team of ~5 accounting professionals

• Build scalable processes to support continued organizational growth

Qualifications

• Required:

  • CPA designation
  • 10+ years of progressive accounting experience
  • Public accounting background (Big 4 or similar)
  • Experience in multi-entity or complex organizational structures
  • Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting

• PREFERRED:

  • Experience with ERP implementations or system upgrades
  • Exposure to automation, AI, or advanced analytics in accounting
  • Proven ability to lead process improvement or transformation initiatives

What We're Looking For

• A strategic thinker who can also execute hands-on when needed

• A strong communicator with the ability to influence across business units

• Someone who thrives in a complex, fast-moving environment

• A leadership mindset with a focus on building and improving systems

About the Company: Established, privately held organization with 90+ years of history and stability, operating a diverse portfolio of 50+ companies across multiple industries. Known for a long-term investment approach and strong financial foundation. Entrepreneurial environment with access to executive leadership and business owners. Continued growth through strategic expansion and operational excellence.

Job Details: This is a high-visibility leadership role requiring both strategic thinking and hands-on execution. The Director of Accounting will lead corporate accounting and transformation efforts across a complex, multi-entity environment.

Salary Range: $150,000 - $175,000 per year. The salary range listed does not include bonus, additional compensation perks.

Why Join Us: High-impact role with direct exposure to executive leadership and business owners. Opportunity to modernize and transform accounting operations across a large organization. Stable, well-established company with a long-term growth mindset. Hybrid flexibility with 2–3 days onsite. No travel required. Competitive compensation + performance-based bonus. Collaborative environment where you can build, improve, and make a lasting impact.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.