Director of Accounting

Company Overview : A high-growth, technology-enabled accounting services organization is seeking accounting professionals to join its team. The company specializes in providing outsourced accounting, bookkeeping, reporting, and operational support solutions within a niche segment of the insurance industry. Backed by a leading investment firm, the organization is building a modern, scalable platform and experiencing significant growth. The environment is entrepreneurial and fast-paced, making it an excellent opportunity for accountants who enjoy improving processes, taking ownership of their work, partnering closely with clients, and developing into leadership roles as the company continues to expand. Location : Remote Role Overview: Lead and coordinate the servicing and operations team, ensuring client deliverables are completed accurately, on time, and in line with service expectations. Monitor active client relationships and projects, proactively identifying risks, concerns, or areas requiring leadership attention. Act as the primary escalation point for operational, client-facing, and team-related challenges, helping drive timely resolutions. Coach, mentor, and support team members through ongoing feedback, performance discussions, and professional development opportunities. Oversee new hire onboarding and training initiatives to ensure a smooth transition and successful integration into the team. Collaborate with leadership to evaluate processes, streamline workflows, and implement operational improvements that increase efficiency and scalability. Prepare and communicate regular updates on team productivity, client engagement status, resource allocation, and key business trends. Maintain and update operational documentation, process guidelines, and escalation tracking to support consistency, compliance, and continuous improvement. Role Qualifications Strong accounting fundamentals, including bookkeeping, reconciliations, and P&L management. Proven leadership experience preferred; strong leadership potential also considered. Insurance industry experience preferred. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. Strong technology aptitude and comfort learning new systems and tools. Client-facing experience and relationship management skills preferred. If this sounds like a role that you'd be interested in, don't hesitate to apply, interviews are in progress! Selby Jennings