Director of Accounting

Director, Corporate Accounting

We are partnering with a growing, dynamic organization seeking an experienced Director of Accounting to join its finance leadership team. This is a highly visible opportunity for a strong accounting leader to oversee critical corporate accounting functions, drive financial reporting accuracy, strengthen processes and controls, and support the continued evolution of a complex, multi-entity accounting environment. The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in public accounting, combined with meaningful industry experience leading corporate accounting operations. This individual will possess the technical expertise to navigate complex accounting matters while remaining hands-on with financial close, consolidations, external audit management, and team leadership. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, partner closely with senior finance leadership, and help drive operational excellence across the accounting function.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee corporate accounting activities, including monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, consolidations, and financial reporting across multiple entities.
• Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Provide leadership and oversight of the corporate accounting team, including coaching, development, performance management, and establishing accountability.
• Serve as a key technical accounting resource, researching and resolving complex accounting matters and ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards.
• Own and manage the external audit relationship, including audit planning, coordination, preparation of supporting documentation, and resolution of technical accounting matters.
• Oversee and strengthen accounting policies, internal controls, and financial reporting processes to support accuracy, consistency, and scalability.
• Partner with FP&A and other finance leaders to support financial analysis, reporting requirements, and business initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve close efficiency, streamline workflows, enhance reporting capabilities, and strengthen accounting processes.
• Support ERP enhancements, systems optimization, and process improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with senior leadership on strategic accounting initiatives, special projects, and evolving business needs.

Qualifications & Experience

• Active CPA certification required.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including a strong foundation in Big 4 or large national public accounting and meaningful corporate accounting experience within industry.
• Demonstrated experience leading corporate accounting operations, including month-end close, financial reporting, and multi-entity consolidations.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and a thorough understanding of U.S. GAAP.
• Proven experience managing external audit relationships and navigating complex accounting matters.
• Prior people leadership experience with a demonstrated ability to develop, mentor, and manage accounting professionals.
• Experience operating within complex, multi-entity or multi-division corporate environments.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to balance technical accuracy and operational execution.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to partner effectively across finance and present accounting matters to senior leadership.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment while managing competing priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within a private equity-backed or rapidly growing organization.
• Background supporting multi-entity consolidations, organizational growth, or accounting transformation initiatives.
• Experience with ERP enhancements, systems implementations, and process optimization.
• Demonstrated success improving close processes, internal controls, and financial reporting efficiencies.

TalentBridge employees are eligible for many benefit offerings such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short term disability, 401(k) and holiday pay!