Director of Accounting

Position Summary :

The Director of Accounting is responsible for leading the day-to-day accounting operations of the organization, ensuring the timely and accurate execution of accounting processes, financial reporting, and internal controls. Reporting to the Corporate Controller, this position oversees the accounting team, manages the monthly close process, supports external audits, and partners with business leaders to improve financial processes and operational efficiency. The Director of Accounting plays a critical leadership role in maintaining the integrity of the Company's financial records while driving continuous improvement across the accounting function.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Accounting Operations

• Direct the daily operations of the accounting department, including general ledger, accounts payable, lease accounting, fixed assets, case flow, and cash accounting.
• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Review and ensure accuracy of journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, company policies, and internal accounting procedures.
• Support accounting integration activities related to acquisitions and new business initiatives.
• Collaborate with functional departments to resolve accounting issues.
• Provide financial guidance to operational leaders.

Financial Reporting

• Prepare and review monthly financial statements and management reporting packages.
• Analyze financial results and explain significant variances.
• Assist the Corporate Controller with internal and external financial reporting requirements.
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities by providing historical financial information and analysis.

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Maintain and enhance internal controls over financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and accounting standards for Mingledorff's and all new organizations.
• Coordinate annual financial statement audits and support external auditors.
• Assist with tax-related reporting and compliance activities.

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and reporting efficiency.
• Participate in ERP system upgrades and automation initiatives.
• Develop standardized procedures and documentation to support scalable growth.

Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop members of the accounting team.
• Establish departmental goals and monitor performance.
• Promote cross-training, succession planning, and employee development.
• Foster a collaborative, customer-service-oriented culture within the accounting organization.

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; sit; lay on the floor; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell.
• The employee must lift and/or move up to 60 pounds. The employee may work in environments that are as cold as 20 degrees or as hot as 105 degrees.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• If requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship or direct threat.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field
• CPA required
• 8-10 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably with a public company
• 5+ years of accounting leadership
• Advanced SAP, Excel, and BI/data analytics
• Strong working knowledge of US GAAP
• Experience mergers/acquisitions, including system/process integration, preferred
• Experience managing complex, fast-paced month-end close processes
• Experience with multi-entity and/or multi-location accounting, preferably in distribution
• Demonstrated understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting
• Excellent analytical and organizational abilities
• Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• High degree of integrity and attention to detail
• Strong leadership and employee development skills
• Possess a valid driver's license
• Possess a satisfactory driving record as determined by company driver policies
• Qualify for and remain insurable under Company liability insurance policy

Travel Requirement:

• Minimal travel to branches and other operating companies requiring some overnight stay, travel to industry-related conferences and training requiring some extended stay

Job Location:
- Peachtree Corners


6675 Jones Mill Court Peachtree Corners, GA 30092-3622


As an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer SRS Distribution Inc., including all its subsidiaries, provides job opportunities to qualified individuals without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, citizenship status, uniform service, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local EEO laws.If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require a reasonable accommodation in applying for any posted position, please contact Human Resources at US: View phone number on click.appcast.io, or by email to: View email address on click.appcast.io with the nature of your accommodation request and include the Business name, location and title of the job opening. Please allow one (1) business day for a reply.All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screen, as permitted by law.


Competitive weekly/bi-weekly pay, discretionary bonuses, 401(k) with company match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off (vacation, sick, volunteer, holidays, birthday, floating), medical/dental/vision, flexible spending accounts, company-paid life and short-term disability, plus optional long-term disability, and additional life insurance. All benefits subject to eligibility.

Should a Candidate be submitted to fill a position by a recruiting or staffing services agency ("Agency"), the Company has no obligation to pay the Agency any fee for submission, offer, placement or any service without a fully executed contract of service covering the engagement.