Director of Accounting

About the role

We are looking for an experienced accounting leader to oversee financial reporting and core accounting operations for a large Raleigh headquartered company. This role is responsible for delivering accurate, timely financial information, strengthening internal controls, and guiding multiple accounting functions through a team of managers and professionals. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting expertise, leadership capability, and the ability to support executives and operational stakeholders with reliable financial insight.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and review of financial statements and related reports to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance across the company.
• Oversee key accounting functions, including accounts payable, payroll, general ledger activity, capital accounting, cash and investment reporting, and others.
• Provide direction to managers, supervisors, and staff, setting priorities, assigning accountability, and evaluating team performance against departmental goals.
• Support executive leadership and department leaders by delivering financial analyses, operational reporting, and responses to accounting-related questions and information requests.
• Coordinate internal and external audit activity, including documentation, schedules, and follow-up actions for the organization and its wholly owned entities.
• Manage reporting obligations for regulatory agencies, including required tax filings and other financial disclosures, while maintaining strong data integrity within assigned systems.
• Establish and monitor departmental budgets, policies, objectives, and controls to improve efficiency, strengthen compliance, and keep spending within approved limits.
• Direct accounting and reporting for subsidiaries, affiliate entities, bond-related matters, and statistical submissions required for organizational and external use.
• Promote an accountable team environment through coaching, staff meetings, performance feedback, and ongoing development of direct reports.

Requirements

• CPA designation required.
• Extensive experience leading financial reporting and accounting operations within a complex organization.
• Strong knowledge of month-end close processes, financial statement preparation, and audit coordination.
• Demonstrated success managing leaders and highly organized staff across multiple accounting disciplines.
• Deep understanding of internal controls, general ledger management, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Ability to analyze financial results and communicate clearly with executives, auditors, and operational stakeholders.
• Experience overseeing budgets, departmental planning, and process improvement initiatives.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required; advanced degree preferred.