Director of Accounting
The Intersect Group · Atlanta, GA · 3 wk ago
Finance$160k/yrContract
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and improve the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting
- Partner with FP&A to analyze general ledger activity, provide variance explanations, and align reporting with forecasts and strategic planning
- Oversee general accounting operations including fixed assets, intercompany, payables, and other core accounting areas
- Serve as the subject matter expert on technical accounting matters including intercompany eliminations and lease accounting
- Review and approve journal entries and account reconciliations across multiple entities to ensure accuracy and compliance
- Act as the primary liaison with external auditors and manage the full audit lifecycle
- Strengthen internal controls and ensure adherence to regulatory and company requirements
- Drive process improvements, transformation initiatives, and system enhancements including ERP optimization
Key Requirements
- 10 plus years of progressive accounting experience with leadership responsibilities
- Strong background in U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and multi-entity environments
- Experience leading month-end close processes and managing general accounting functions
- Familiarity with ERP systems and financial reporting tools with strong Excel skills required
- Proven ability to drive process improvements and lead through change in a fast-paced environment
- Experience partnering cross functionally with FP&A, finance, and executive leadership
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
- CPA preferred