Director of Accounting

Do you love working with NATURE and enhancing your surroundings? Great people deserve to GROW and work with the best! Our team cares about each other, their company and our customers. Our people are the foundation of our success! Natura offers career opportunities throughout Texas and Florida in horticultural care, management, and design + sales. Simply speaking, we bring life indoors. Plants are essential to our wellbeing. They are proven to improve health, morale and productivity in the workplace. Our team provides creative plant design and expert horticultural care to businesses. During the holidays, we bring joy through our award winning decor, designed and installed by our talented team. At Natura, we put People first. Through Faith and a constant Learning attitude, we take on complete Ownership of every project we create, and it shows in the Quality of our work. Our mission of creating environments where people thrive is always our number one priority. We are the leaders in enhancing built environments . Core Values: the foundation of our culture PEOPLE Place others needs first; respect everyone. OWNERSHIP Own it and do it right; when in doubt, shout it out. “Natura is always creating opportunities to help us grow in ways that go beyond professional & leadership development. My experience here has also lead me to grown both personally and spiritually.” “I love seeing my design work come to life! My passion comes from working closely with clients who are seeking advice and direction to enhance their building or workplace. What’s most rewarding is the impact our plants create and how happy our clients feel once our work is complete!” “I love being able to travel around my city every day, talking to people and having something different to do from one day to another. Although working my route can get a little lonely at times, I think I prefer it that way!” Departments & Positions HORTICULTURAL TECHNICIAN Horticultural Technicians make up the front line of our customer-facing team and have the most direct influence on the care of our plant designs and the quality of service we provide to our clients. INSTALLATION TECHNICIAN We are creating NEW environments where people THRIVE daily, and our installations department oversees the build-up, delivery and initial IMPACT of new environment designs. BRANCH MANAGER Branch Managers oversee the quality and efficiency of horticultural services, including team performance, training, inventory management, and customer care routing and scheduling. They also lead Account Executives and Design & Sales teams to drive customer retention, revenue growth, and a consistent customer experience across every touchpoint. ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE AE’s are responsible for the overall success and development of our relationships with our customers. AE’s oversee installations and quality of service in our accounts while focusing on additional sales and redesign opportunities. DESIGN & SALES Our Design & Sales team creates the vision and sets the stage for a successful plant program design by specifying the right plants for the environmental conditions and pairing decorative containers to compliment client interior finishes. At Natura — We exist so that others may THRIVE! Learn more about Natura & team member benefits, view current open positions and start our online application by using the following links: Position: Director of Accounting Location: San Antonio, TX Job Id: 414 # of Openings: 1 Job Title Director of Accounting Status Full Time - Exempt Reports To COO Pay Rate Base + Incentive Schedule 8:00AM – 5:00PM M-F Location Corporate Office At Natura, we put People first. We are the leader in interior horticultural design, installation, and maintenance with large divisions in exterior and holiday design, servicing all major markets in Texas. Through Faith and a culture of constant Learning , we take on complete Ownership of every project we create, and it shows in the Quality of our work. Since 1983, our mission of creating environments where people thrive has always been our number one priority. We are the leaders in enhancing built environments and are excited to be growing our team . Core Values: People – Place other’s needs first, respect everyone Ownership - Own it and do it right; when in doubt, shout it out Faith – Honor God in all things Learning – Take initiative; keep learning Quality – Nothing less than the best Job purpose The Director of Accounting is responsible for creating structure, accuracy, discipline, and operational visibility across Natura’s accounting and financial processes. This role oversees accounting operations while partnering closely with Executive Leadership, Directors, and Branch Managers to improve reporting accuracy, strengthen financial processes, and increase visibility into branch‑level financial performance. The Director of Accounting must deeply understand how Natura operates as a business, including labor management, contracts, branch operations, customer onboarding, and service delivery, in order to identify financial trends, operational gaps, and opportunities for improvement. This role is highly operational and hands‑on, focused on stabilizing and improving accounting infrastructure while helping leadership better understand the financial health of the organization. Duties and responsibilities 1. Accounting Operations & Financial Accuracy Oversee day-to-day accounting operations and financial reporting processes across the organization Responsibilities Improve accuracy, consistency, and discipline within: Accounts Receivable (AR) Accounts Payable (AP) Customer onboarding financial setup Contract and billing accuracy Branch‑level accounting processes Identify and correct: Data inconsistencies Reporting inaccuracies Process breakdowns Ensure timely and accurate: Month‑end close Financial reporting Account reconciliations Financial statement preparation Create accountability and structure around branch‑level financial reporting and documentation 2. Accounts Receivable & Cash Flow Visibility Improve visibility and discipline surrounding cash flow and receivables management Responsibilities Oversee and improve: AR processes Collections visibility Aging buckets and account management Customer payment trends Monitor and report on: Cash conversion rates Days to pay Days to discount AR under 15 days Outstanding balances and collection trends Identify operational or contractual issues contributing to AR challenges Partner heavily with the Director of Service Operations and Branch Managers to improve financial understanding and operational accountability Responsibilities Review branch P&Ls regularly to identify: Labor trends Replacement margin trends Operational inefficiencies Financial anomalies or concerns Understand how branch operations directly impact: Revenue Labor costs AR/AP performance Profitability Provide operational insight into: Branch performance Financial trends Areas requiring correction or improvement Support leadership in understanding the “why” behind financial performance, not just the numbers themselves Build and improve reporting visibility across the organization Responsibilities Develop consistent: Daily financial visibility Weekly reporting structures Monthly financial reporting and KPI dashboards Improve leadership visibility into: Branch financial performance Margin trends Cash flow performance Operational financial health Ensure reporting is: Timely Accurate Actionable 5. Process Improvement & Organizational Discipline Identify areas requiring improvement and communicate clear recommendations to leadership Responsibilities Evaluate existing accounting and financial processes to identify: Gaps Inefficiencies Scalability concerns Develop recommendations for: Process improvements Reporting structure improvements Financial accountability Partner with the Executive Team to: Align on priorities Develop implementation plans Improve organizational discipline Oversee key financial administrative responsibilities and external financial relationships Responsibilities Coordinate and support: Tax preparation CPA relationships Banking relationships Insurance administration 401(k) administration Asset management and schedules Enterprise‑level accounting administration Ensure compliance and organization across all financial documentation and reporting Support innovation and continuous improvement within accounting and finance processes Responsibilities Identify opportunities to leverage: Automation AI tools Technology improvements Continuously evaluate: Efficiency improvements Reporting automation opportunities Process scalability Maintain a mindset of: Curiosity Innovation Continuous improvement Operate within the Director leadership structure and collaborate cross‑functionally across departments Must lead, train, and develop the accounting team to ensure high performance and continuous growth Responsibilities Participate in monthly Director financial and KPI meetings Collaborate with Directors to: Improve accountability Strengthen operational understanding Align financial processes with operational realities Build trust and credibility across all levels of the organization Observable Behaviors Dives into problems and takes ownership quickly Identifies operational and financial trends proactively Communicates issues clearly along with recommendations and solutions Brings structure and discipline to complex processes Builds trust through accuracy, consistency, and accountability Understands the operational realities behind financial performance Balances detail orientation with operational awareness Continuously seeks opportunities to improve systems and processes Key Performance Indicators AR Aging & Collection Performance Cash Conversion Rate Month‑End Close Efficiency Labor & Replacement Margin Visibility Data Accuracy & Reporting Consistency Process Improvement Implementation KPI Reporting Visibility Required Experience & Skills Must-Haves Strong accounting leadership experience in a multi‑location environment Deep understanding of AR/AP processes and financial reporting Experience analyzing branch or operational P&Ls Strong operational and business acumen Ability to identify trends and operational impacts within financials Experience improving accounting processes and organizational structure Strong communication and leadership skills High attention to detail and accountability Preferred Experience Service‑based or multi‑location operational business experience Experience working closely with operational leaders ERP/accounting system experience Experience with financial dashboards and KPI reporting Interest in AI, automation, and process innovation Ideal Candidate Profile The ideal candidate is: Highly trustworthy and accountable Operationally minded, not just transactional Comfortable diving deep into problems and taking ownership Process‑driven while still understanding the realities of the business Confident enough to identify concerns and communicate improvement plans Eager to grow with the organization and scale alongside the business Naturally curious and continuously looking for better ways to operate Physical requirements Able to work in a warehouse, office, commercial buildings, and professional settings #J-18808-Ljbffr