Executive Director, Accounting & Assistant Controller

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior leader within the Finance organization, supporting enterprise-wide financial strategy, governance, and execution.
• Act as a trusted advisor to the Vice President, Controller & Treasurer on accounting operations, risks, controls, and process improvements.
• Provide leadership oversight for multiple accounting functions, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and financial objectives.
• Direct and oversee all day-to-day accounting operations, including Accounts Payable, General Ledger, and Payroll.
• Establish and maintain strong internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure accuracy and reliability of financial reporting.
• Ensure timely, accurate, and compliant financial transaction processing and reporting across all assigned functions.
• Lead and oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes in coordination with other finance leaders.
• Ensure financial statements are prepared accurately and in accordance with applicable accounting standards and company policies.
• Support external audits and internal reviews by providing oversight, documentation, and coordination across accounting teams.
• Lead the development, implementation, and ongoing refinement of accounting policies, procedures, and documentation.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve efficiency, strengthen controls, and enhance scalability.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration to implement system enhancements, automation, and best practices.
• Lead and/or support finance-related initiatives and special projects, including system implementations, process redesigns, and integration activities.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team consisting of both people leaders and individual contributors.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field; Advanced degree or CPA strongly preferred;
• Minimum of 15 years of accounting experience, including at least 7 years of Big 4 experience as well as public company supervisory experience focused on accounting operations, financial statement preparation, SEC reporting;
• Experience with SOX compliance;
• Experience in leading and managing staff, including staff development and performance evaluations.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills;
• Self-motivated team player with the ability to proactively problem-solve, identify, advocate for, and execute improvements;
• Diligent, highly efficient and accurate, with extreme attention to detail and exceptional organizational and time management skills;
• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment with strong multi-tasking, analytical and decision-making skills;
• Critical thinking self-starter with strong leadership and project management capabilities;
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, vlookups, xlookups, etc.).

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position will require management capabilities to successfully achieve results through leading a mix of direct report individual contributors, and direct report managers who supervise additional staff.