Director of Accounting

We are partnering with a growing business in Austin, Texas, to identify a Director of Accounting to lead and scale its accounting function. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on accounting leader and strategic business partner to strengthen processes, enhance financial reporting, and build a team that can support the company's continued growth. The ideal candidate brings a strong technical accounting foundation, a process-oriented mindset, and the ability to operate in a dynamic environment. This individual will play a key role in developing the accounting infrastructure, implementing best practices, and building out the team as the business continues to scale. Key Responsibilities Accounting Leadership: Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with applicable accounting standards. Financial Reporting: Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes and ensure the timely preparation of accurate financial statements. Process Improvement: Evaluate existing accounting processes, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement scalable procedures and internal controls. Team Development: Build, lead, and develop the accounting team, establishing clear responsibilities, improving workflows, and supporting professional growth. Technical Accounting: Oversee general ledger activities, account reconciliations, revenue recognition, accruals, and other complex accounting matters as applicable. Systems and Automation: Optimize accounting systems and technology to improve efficiency, reporting capabilities, and scalability. Cross-Functional Partnership: Collaborate with executive leadership and other departments to provide financial insights, support business decisions, and align accounting operations with company objectives. Audit and Compliance: Coordinate external audit and tax preparation activities while maintaining strong documentation and internal controls. Scalability: Establish the accounting infrastructure, policies, and procedures necessary to support continued organizational growth. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Significant progressive accounting experience, including leadership or management responsibilities. Experience overseeing the full accounting cycle and financial close process. Demonstrated ability to improve processes, strengthen controls, and implement scalable accounting practices. Experience building, mentoring, or developing an accounting team. Strong technical accounting knowledge and a hands-on approach to problem-solving. Excellent communication skills and the ability to partner effectively with leadership and cross-functional teams. Ability to thrive in a growing, evolving business environment. Preferred Qualifications Experience working for privately held, high-growth, or scaling companies. CPA certification. Experience with NetSuite or similar modern ERP systems. Experience building or transforming an accounting function during a period of organizational growth. A track record of successfully implementing process improvements, automation, and scalable financial reporting practices. This is an opportunity to join a growing Austin-based organization at an important stage in its development. The Director of Accounting will have meaningful ownership of the accounting function, the ability to build and develop a team, and the opportunity to help shape the processes and infrastructure that support the company’s next phase of growth. #J-18808-Ljbffr StevenDouglas