Director of Accounting

Prominent client within the professional services industry is looking to hire a Director of Accounting with proven experience reviewing corporate tax returns. This Director of Accounting will preferably have strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and internal controls. In this role you will manage the accounting team, conduct variance analysis and provide insights into financial performance, monitor contract funding, expense accruals, provide internal and external audit management, maintain & resolve general ledger discrepancies, create solutions for process improvement, monitor cash flow, manage journal entry tracking, and prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual tax filings reconciliations, and payments. This individual will play a key role in managing intercompany activity, consolidations, and tax review while maintaining strong internal controls and supporting overall financial strategy.What you get to do everydayOversee day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial records and compliance with established accounting standardsManage intercompany transactions, reconciliations, and eliminations to ensure accurate consolidated financial statementsLead the consolidation process across multiple entities, ensuring consistency and accuracy in financial reportingReview tax returns and supporting documentation prepared by an external CPA firm, ensuring accuracy and addressing discrepancies or follow-up itemsOversee month-end and year-end close activities, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparationDevelop and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to support financial integrity and operational efficiencyPartner with external auditors, tax advisors, and other financial professionals to support reporting, compliance, and audit requirementsIdentify opportunities to improve accounting workflows, reporting practices, and financial systemsSupport compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, including government contract accounting requirements where applicableCollaborate with executive leadership to provide financial insights and support informed business decisions