Director of Accounting

Key Responsibilities Lead and oversee the monthly close process across multiple entities and business units, ensuring financial statements are complete, accurate, and delivered on schedule. Review balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, supporting schedules, and close checklists to identify and resolve accounting discrepancies before reporting. Manage, mentor, and develop the accounting team, including Controllers, Senior Accountants, and accounting support staff. Conduct regular one-on-one meetings, provide technical guidance, address performance concerns, and establish clear accountability across the department. Develop cross-training and coverage plans to ensure continuity of critical accounting functions during planned and unplanned absences. Partner with senior finance leadership on departmental budgeting, financial analysis, forecasting support, and consolidation of financial information. Collaborate with operational and market leadership to evaluate financial performance, investigate variances, and identify key profitability drivers. Lead accounting activities related to the annual financial audit, including preparation of supporting documentation, coordination of requests, timeline management, and communication with external auditors. Coordinate monthly reporting and close requirements associated with parent-company or corporate reporting structures. Oversee fixed asset and capital expenditure accounting, including capitalization, construction-in-progress, depreciation, disposals, and reconciliation of fixed asset records to the general ledger. Manage lease accounting, including lease schedules, recurring journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statement support. Maintain visibility into accounts receivable and accounts payable aging, partnering with accounting leadership to identify collection, cash flow, and payment risks. Maintain a strong understanding of payroll accounting and review related entries and controls for accuracy. Coordinate recurring tax, licensing, and regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions in partnership with internal stakeholders and external advisors. Establish, maintain, and enforce accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls. Serve as a technical accounting resource for the organization and ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP. Provide senior finance leadership with timely visibility into accounting risks, operational issues, staffing concerns, and opportunities for improvement. Process Improvement & Automation Continuously evaluate accounting workflows to identify manual, repetitive, inefficient, or error-prone processes. Lead the redesign and automation of accounting processes to improve accuracy, efficiency, and scalability. Evaluate and implement appropriate AI-enabled and automation tools within the accounting function. Develop practical use cases for emerging technologies and encourage adoption across the accounting team. Partner with finance and operational stakeholders on financial system enhancements and integrations. Strengthen internal controls while reducing unnecessary manual processes. Measure the effectiveness of process improvements and identify additional opportunities for optimization. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline. Active CPA license required. Approximately 7–9+ years of progressive accounting experience, including direct supervisory or management responsibility. Demonstrated experience managing or reviewing month-end close across multiple entities, locations, or business units. Strong technical accounting background with extensive knowledge of U.S. GAAP. Proven people-management experience, including coaching employees, developing teams, addressing performance concerns, and providing technical feedback. Experience improving accounting processes through automation, systems implementation, AI tools, or workflow redesign. Ability to provide specific examples of accounting processes successfully improved or automated. Experience operating in a multi-state, multi-territory, or otherwise multi-jurisdictional environment strongly preferred. Experience within hospitality, tourism, leisure, or another multi-location service organization is preferred. Experience supporting the reporting requirements of a parent company or publicly traded organization is a plus. Knowledge & Skills Strong technical accounting and financial reporting expertise. Ability to independently identify, investigate, and resolve reconciliation and close issues. Strong understanding of internal controls, accounting policies, and financial reporting standards. Effective and confident people leader who can handle difficult performance or technical conversations when necessary. High level of ownership and accountability with the ability to resolve issues without unnecessary escalation. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving capabilities. Technology-forward mindset with a genuine interest in AI, automation, and financial systems. Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced operating environment. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively with executives, operational leaders, employees, auditors, and external partners. Ability to exercise sound independent judgment and handle confidential financial and personnel information appropriately. Solutions-oriented approach with a focus on continuous improvement. Location & Compensation This position is based in Miami, Florida and requires an in-office presence. The compensation package includes a 10% target annual performance bonus, in addition to base salary and applicable benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr