Director of Accounting

About the role

A high-growth organization is seeking a Director of Accounting to support accounting operations, financial reporting, and business integration initiatives. This individual will play a key role in overseeing accounting processes for newly integrated business units while partnering closely with finance and operational stakeholders to ensure accurate reporting, scalable processes, and efficient financial operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end and quarter-end close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, supporting schedules, and financial reporting.
• Oversee accounting operations related to integrated business units and support ongoing transition initiatives.
• Manage accounting workflows involving accounts receivable, accounts payable, commissions, and subledger activity.
• Support financial systems, data mapping, and process improvements across multiple operational platforms.
• Assist with the design and management of agency management systems (AMS), ERP, billing, receivables, payables, and related accounting processes.
• Prepare and review variance analyses, identifying key financial trends and business drivers.
• Support acquisition and integration activities, including process alignment, control design, financial reporting, and operational readiness.
• Develop and enhance accounting policies, procedures, controls, and documentation.
• Partner with cross-functional teams across finance, operations, technology, legal, tax, and external auditors.
• Drive process improvements and scalable solutions to support a growing organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong experience with financial reporting, close processes, reconciliations, and general ledger accounting.
• Experience with ERP systems, subledgers, and accounting process design.
• Knowledge of AR/AP, receivables, commissions, and operational accounting processes.
• Experience preparing and reviewing variance and financial analysis.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and internal controls.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Desired skills and experience

• 10+ years of accounting experience within an insurance brokerage environment.
• Expertise in month-end close, financial reporting, consolidations, intercompany accounting, general ledger management, account reconciliations, ERP systems (preferably NetSuite), and GAAP.
• Experience supporting acquisitions, M&A integrations, process improvements, and scaling accounting operations in a high-growth environment.
• CPA designation is a plus.