Director of Accounting

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for day-to-day accounting operations, including oversight of the general ledger and accounts payable
• Direct monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting
• Prepare financial statements, cash flow reporting, debt ratio analysis, and other financial reporting for leadership
• Maintain compliance with GAAP and other applicable regulatory and institutional requirements
• Develop, enhance, and enforce accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Oversee lease billing activity and debt-related payment processes for short- and long-term obligations
• Manage accounts payable operations, including payment approvals and budgetary review support
• Ensure bank accounts are reconciled accurately and on schedule
• Cook up tax filings, capital asset reporting, and debt-related schedules
• Coordinate process enhancements and other finance-related initiatives

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
• 7 or more years of progressive accounting or financial management experience
• Prior experience with a public accounting firm (audit) and a CPA are preferred
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls
• Advanced Excel skills required
• Experience with enterprise financial systems; Workday experience preferred
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage competing priorities, and communicate effectively across functions
• Prior experience in a larger or complex environment preferred

Qualifications

Your qualifications should align with the following:

• Experience with financial systems and processes
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Skills

• Financial Management
• Accounting
• Leadership
• Collaboration
• Compliance

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Other robust benefits

Pay

Your base pay will depend on your skills, experience and training, knowledge, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

Schedule

Not specified

Benefits

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• Lifetime Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• 401(k)

Application Instructions

Please submit your resume in confidence to Raj Khanna, Senior Vice President at Robert Half for immediate consideration for this or one of our other active career opportunities in the Washington Metro area.