Director of Accounting

We are looking for an experienced accounting leader to oversee financial reporting and core accounting operations for a large Raleigh headquartered company. This role is responsible for delivering accurate, timely financial information, strengthening internal controls, and guiding multiple accounting functions through a team of managers and professionals. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting expertise, leadership capability, and the ability to support executives and operational stakeholders with reliable financial insight.Responsibilities:• Lead the preparation and review of financial statements and related reports to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance across the company.• Oversee key accounting functions, including accounts payable, payroll, general ledger activity, capital accounting, cash and investment reporting, and others.• Provide direction to managers, supervisors, and staff, setting priorities, assigning accountability, and evaluating team performance against departmental goals.• Support executive leadership and department leaders by delivering financial analyses, operational reporting, and responses to accounting-related questions and information requests.• Coordinate internal and external audit activity, including documentation, schedules, and follow-up actions for the organization and its wholly owned entities.• Manage reporting obligations for regulatory agencies, including required tax filings and other financial disclosures, while maintaining strong data integrity within assigned systems.• Establish and monitor departmental budgets, policies, objectives, and controls to improve efficiency, strengthen compliance, and keep spending within approved limits.• Direct accounting and reporting for subsidiaries, affiliate entities, bond-related matters, and statistical submissions required for organizational and external use.• Promote an accountable team environment through coaching, staff meetings, performance feedback, and ongoing development of direct reports.For immediate consideration please apply or contact Steve Fields directly at View phone number on click.appcast.io.