Accounting Director

Executive Leadership & Strategy

• Align accounting strategy with overall corporate goals and business expansion plans.
• Partner with the CFO, VP of Finance, and executive management to deliver insights on financial performance and strategic risk.
• Lead, recruit, and develop a high-performing accounting organization, including managers, specialists, and technical leads.
• Oversee financial integration for mergers, acquisitions, or restructuring initiatives (where applicable).

Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting

• Direct the accurate and timely preparation of all internal and external financial statements in full compliance with GAAP / IFRS.
• Resolve complex technical accounting issues (e.g., revenue recognition under ASC 606, lease accounting under ASC 842, stock-based compensation, derivative accounting).
• Lead SEC reporting processes (Forms 10-K, 10-Q) if operating in a publicly traded company environment.
• Manage relationship with board audit committees and senior leadership regarding financial disclosure.

Governance, Audit & Internal Controls

• Design, implement, and monitor enterprise-wide internal control frameworks (e.g., SOX compliance, internal control over financial reporting).
• Primary point of contact and owner for external annual audits, tax authorities, and regulatory examinations.
• Establish comprehensive accounting policies, procedures, and ethical operational standards across all business units.

Systems & Process Optimization

• Evaluate, implement, and optimize enterprise financial systems (ERP software, consolidation tools, sub-ledger integrations).
• Drive automation and continuous process improvement across close-to-report, procure-to-pay, and order-to-cash cycles.
• Oversee global tax planning, treasury management, and cash flow governance in coordination with specialized teams.

Required Qualifications & Skills

Education & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; Master of Science in Accounting (MSA) or MBA strongly preferred.
• Experience: 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 4–5+ years in a senior leadership role (e.g., Senior Accounting Manager, Controller, or Director).
• Track Record: Background in Big 4 public accounting combined with senior corporate accounting experience is highly desirable.
• Certifications: Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) credential is required.

Technical Skills

• Expert command of US GAAP or IFRS guidelines, corporate tax laws, and audit management.
• Proven experience managing tier-1 ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle Financials, NetSuite Enterprise).
• Strong background in financial consolidations across multi-entity or international legal structures.
• Experience with SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley) compliance and risk management frameworks.