Director of Accounting

Director, Corporate Accounting

We are partnering with a growing, dynamic organization seeking an experienced Director of Accounting to join its finance leadership team. This is a highly visible opportunity for a strong accounting leader to oversee critical corporate accounting functions, drive financial reporting accuracy, strengthen processes and controls, and support the continued evolution of a complex, multi-entity accounting environment.
The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in public accounting, combined with meaningful industry experience leading corporate accounting operations. This individual will possess the technical expertise to navigate complex accounting matters while remaining hands-on with financial close, consolidations, external audit management, and team leadership.
This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, partner closely with senior finance leadership, and help drive operational excellence across the accounting function.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee corporate accounting activities, including monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, consolidations, and financial reporting across multiple entities.
• Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Provide leadership and oversight of the corporate accounting team, including coaching, development, performance management, and establishing accountability.
• Serve as a key technical accounting resource, researching and resolving complex accounting matters and ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards.
• Own and manage the external audit relationship, including audit planning, coordination, preparation of supporting documentation, and resolution of technical accounting matters.
• Oversee and strengthen accounting policies, internal controls, and financial reporting processes to support accuracy, consistency, and scalability.
• Partner with FP&A and other finance leaders to support financial analysis, reporting requirements, and business initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve close efficiency, streamline workflows, enhance reporting capabilities, and strengthen accounting processes.
• Support ERP enhancements, systems optimization, and process improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with senior leadership on strategic accounting initiatives, special projects, and evolving business needs.

Qualifications & Experience

• Active CPA certification required.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including a strong foundation in Big 4 or large national public accounting and meaningful corporate accounting experience within industry.
• Demonstrated experience leading corporate accounting operations, including month-end close, financial reporting, and multi-entity consolidations.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and a thorough understanding of U.S. GAAP.
• Proven experience managing external audit relationships and navigating complex accounting matters.
• Prior people leadership experience with a demonstrated ability to develop, mentor, and manage accounting professionals.
• Experience operating within complex, multi-entity or multi-division corporate environments.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to balance technical accuracy and operational execution.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to partner effectively across finance and present accounting matters to senior leadership.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment while managing competing priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within a private equity-backed or rapidly growing organization.
• Background supporting multi-entity consolidations, organizational growth, or accounting transformation initiatives.
• Experience with ERP enhancements, systems implementations, and process optimization.
• Demonstrated success improving close processes, internal controls, and financial reporting efficiencies.

" TalentBridge employees are eligible for many benefit offerings such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short term disability, 401(k) and holiday pay!"