Director of Accounting

Job Description

Job Description

Director of Accounting

Location: Mobile, Alabama Reports To: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Join Our Team

We are seeking an experienced hands-on Director of Accounting to lead our accounting function and help drive the continued growth of our 100% employee-owned company. This leader will oversee all accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, compliance, and team development while partnering closely with executive leadership to support sound business decisions.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a proven accounting leader who enjoys building strong teams, improving processes, and making a meaningful impact across a growing, multi-entity organization that is an ESOP.

What You'll Do

Financial Leadership

• Lead and oversee the monthly and annual financial close processes.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial statements for multiple entities in accordance with GAAP.
• Provide oversight of journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial analyses.
• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger and chart of accounts.
• Analyze financial results and communicate meaningful insights to executive leadership.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing accounting team.
• Establish departmental goals, performance expectations, and professional development plans.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, customer service, and continuous improvement.
• Build organizational depth through coaching and succession planning.

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Strengthen and maintain an effective internal control environment.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Identify financial and operational risks and recommend practical solutions.
• Ensure audit readiness and continuous process improvement.

Audit & Business Partnerships

• Serve as the primary contact for external auditors.
• Coordinate annual audits, reviews, and compliance engagements.
• Oversee preparation of audit schedules and supporting documentation.
• Partner with banking, insurance, tax, and consulting professionals as needed.

Strategic Support

• Collaborate with executive leadership to provide financial guidance and business insights.
• Support acquisitions, due diligence, integration, and other strategic initiatives.
• Participate in cross-functional projects that improve the organization.

What We're Looking For

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting (required)
• CPA, CGMA, or CMA designation (required)
• Master's degree preferred

Experience

• 10 + years of progressive accounting experience
• 5+ years leading and developing accounting teams
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting
• Experience leading financial statement audits
• Experience designing and improving internal controls
• Experience in multi-entity and multi-location organizations

Skills & Qualifications

• Strong technical accounting expertise
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Proven leadership and people development skills
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Excellent organizational and project management capabilities
• Ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of an organization
• Passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence

What Success Looks Like

The successful candidate will:

• Deliver accurate, timely financial reporting
• Lead a highly engaged and high-performing accounting team
• Improve accounting processes and operational efficiency
• Strengthen internal controls and maintain audit readiness
• Build trusted relationships throughout the organization
• Serve as a strategic business partner to the CFO and executive leadership

Key Performance Measures

• Timely completion of monthly and annual close
• Financial statements issued within established deadlines
• Clean audit results with minimal adjustments
• Strong internal control compliance
• Continuous improvement of accounting processes
• Team engagement, development, and retention
• Accuracy and reliability of financial reporting

Why Join Us?

As a leader in our organization, you'll have the opportunity to shape the future of the accounting function while contributing to the success of a growing employee-owned company. You'll work alongside an experienced leadership team, influence strategic decisions, and help build an organization positioned for long-term success.