Director, Corporate Accounting

About the job Director, Corporate Accounting


Director of Corporate Accounting

Location: North Canton, Ohio
Employment Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Vice President of Finance

Position Summary

Our client is seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Corporate Accounting to lead key corporate accounting functions within a large, multi-entity organization.

This highly visible leadership role partners closely with executive finance leadership and cross-functional teams to oversee financial consolidations, external reporting support, technical accounting, acquisition accounting, internal controls, and financial reporting. The Director will play a significant role in strengthening accounting processes, improving operational efficiency, and supporting the organization's continued growth through both organic expansion and acquisitions.

This position is ideal for a collaborative leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys building scalable accounting processes while mentoring a high-performing team.

What You'll Do

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process.
• Direct the consolidation of financial results across multiple business units and legal entities.
• Oversee preparation and review of consolidated financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and company accounting policies.
• Partner with FP&A, Treasury, Tax, Internal Audit, and Operations to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Lead technical accounting research and implementation of new accounting standards.
• Manage external audit activities and serve as the primary liaison with independent auditors.
• Support mergers and acquisitions through purchase accounting, due diligence, and post-acquisition integration.
• Strengthen internal controls and improve financial reporting processes.
• Develop scalable accounting procedures to support continued organizational growth.
• Review complex balance sheet reconciliations and consolidation entries.
• Prepare executive-level financial analyses and presentations.
• Support debt compliance reporting and other lender reporting requirements.
• Lead special projects, process improvement initiatives, and system implementations.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop members of the Corporate Accounting team.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• CPA designation is required.
• MBA or Master of Accountancy preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Five or more years of corporate accounting leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
• Experience with large ERP platforms and financial consolidation systems.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Proven leadership, organizational, and project management abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic business environment.
• Transportation
• Logistics
• Distribution
• Manufacturing
• Industrial Services
• Private Equity-backed organizations
• Multi-location enterprises
• Acquisition-intensive businesses
• Executive-level visibility
• Significant impact on financial strategy and operational excellence
• Opportunity to lead a talented accounting team
• Exposure to mergers and acquisitions
• Highly collaborative executive leadership environment
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• Long-term career growth with a financially strong organization

What You'll Bring

Preferred Background

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