Senior Accounting Director - Hybrid (3 days in office)

About the role

A rapidly growing subsidiary of a billion dollar services company is seeking a Senior Director of Accounting to provide strategic leadership across core accounting functions and drive operational excellence within the accounting organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop multiple accounting teams, including General Ledger, Accounts Receivable/Cash Applications, and Acquisition Accounting.
• Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Establish and monitor accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Partner cross-functionally with Finance, Operations, Treasury, and other business leaders to improve financial processes and reporting.
• Provide oversight of accounting activities related to acquisitions, including purchase accounting, integration support, and ongoing accounting considerations.
• Drive process improvements, automation initiatives, and scalability efforts to support organizational growth.
• Review account reconciliations, journal entries, financial analyses, and management reporting.
• Ensure compliance with internal control requirements and support external audit activities.
• Mentor and develop accounting leaders while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Support special projects and strategic initiatives as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Public accounting required.
• CPA strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership of large or multi-functional accounting teams.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
• Experience overseeing complex general ledger environments and month-end close processes.
• Exposure to acquisition accounting, purchase accounting, or business integrations preferred.
• Proven ability to build and lead teams through organizational growth and change.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience driving process improvement and leveraging technology to enhance accounting operations.