Director of Accounting

DescriptionKforce is partnering with a well-established organization in the Saint Louis, MO area to identify a Director of Accounting. This is an exciting leadership opportunity with a growing company, offering the chance to drive accounting operations, lead a high-performing team, and make a meaningful impact on the organization's continued success.Key Responsibilities:* Lead the monthly close process for a multi-location business, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting, account reconciliations, and consolidation of results* Oversee the day-to-day accounting function, providing leadership, coaching, and process improvements while supporting organizational growth and operational changes* Partner with finance, operations, and other cross-functional teams to ensure accounting systems, reporting, and processes effectively support business needs* Maintain a strong internal control environment by overseeing financial reporting processes, lease accounting, fixed assets, and balance sheet integrity in accordance with company policies and accounting standards* Review financial results, key account activity, and balance sheet reconciliations to identify trends, resolve discrepancies, and communicate significant variances to senior leadership* Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, strengthen reporting, and support future business growthRequirements* Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field required; CPA designation preferred* Approximately 10 or more years of progressive accounting experience, including experience supporting complex or multi site operations* Demonstrated success leading and developing accounting teams in a managerial capacity* Public accounting experience is beneficial but not required* Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, including lease accounting principles* Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to influence business partners and solve complex accounting issues* Familiarity with SOX controls and internal control frameworks is preferredJob TypeDirect HireCompensation140000 - $150000