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Director of Accounting

Robert Half

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About the Company

Director of Accounting Opportunity | Hybrid

This version is fully confidential and doesn't reveal the company name, industry, size, ownership structure, location, CEO/fractional CFO reporting relationship, or specific growth plans.

About the Role

Are you an ambitious accounting professional looking for the opportunity to build something, not just maintain it? An established and growing organization is seeking a Director of Accounting to lead and develop its finance and accounting function during an exciting period of expansion.

This is a highly visible role that offers direct interaction with executive leadership and the opportunity to help shape financial strategy, improve processes, and build the infrastructure needed to support long-term growth. The ideal candidate is energized by change, enjoys creating solutions, and wants to make a significant impact on the future of an organization.

Responsibilities

  • Lead all accounting and financial operations
  • Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
  • Prepare financial statements, reporting packages, and management reports
  • Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, banking relationships, and cash management
  • Develop budgets, forecasts, cash flow projections, and long-range financial plans
  • Build financial models and provide analysis to support key business decisions
  • Create executive dashboards, KPIs, and reporting tools
  • Oversee compliance, reporting, licensing, and insurance-related activities
  • Partner with leadership on strategic initiatives and operational improvements

Responsibilities - Process Improvement & Growth Initiatives

  • Evaluate and improve accounting workflows and procedures
  • Automate manual processes where practical
  • Implement scalable systems and reporting solutions
  • Strengthen internal controls and financial governance
  • Improve visibility into organizational performance
  • Develop processes that support future growth and expansion

About the Role - Leadership Opportunity

This position is ideal for a hands-on accounting professional who wants to take ownership of a function and help build it for the future. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to influence strategy, improve operations, and potentially build and lead a team as the organization continues to grow.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • CPA preferred
  • 6+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience
  • Strong financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and FP&A experience
  • Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills
  • Experience with accounting systems and process improvement initiatives
  • Ability to communicate financial information effectively to leadership and non-financial stakeholders
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for building and improving processes
  • Industry experience in project-based, construction, real estate, or related environments is a plus

Required Skills

  • Strong financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and FP&A experience
  • Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills
  • Experience with accounting systems and process improvement initiatives
  • Ability to communicate financial information effectively to leadership and non-financial stakeholders
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for building and improving processes

Preferred Skills

  • CPA
  • Industry experience in project-based, construction, real estate, or related environments

Pay range and compensation package

Why Consider This Opportunity?

  • High visibility with executive leadership
  • Opportunity to make a meaningful impact
  • Strong career growth potential
  • Broad exposure across accounting, finance, operations, and strategy
  • Ability to build processes and help shape the future of the organization
  • Hybrid work environment.

If you're currently an Accounting Manager ready for the next step, or an experienced accounting leader seeking a role with significant influence and growth potential, let's connect. xhyhwjd

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This version is fully confidential and doesn't reveal the company name, industry, size, ownership structure, location, CEO/fractional CFO reporting relationship, or specific growth plans.

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