Director- General Accounting

Position Details Title: Director- General Accounting Department: CORP | Finance Admin Location: Phoenix Shift: Mon-Fri, Days, 8am-5pm Category: Director/Management Posting #: 1029611 Employee Type: Full-Time Position Summary Directs the day‑to‑day operations of General Accounting and Financial Reporting. Responsible for the integrity of the general ledger, financial reporting, monthly and annual close processes, technical accounting, internal controls, and compliance with GAAP. Provides leadership for the accounting function and partners with the Controller and organizational leadership to support strategic initiatives, financial stewardship, and continuous process improvement. Position Duties Accounting Operations & Financial Reporting Provides leadership and oversight for all general accounting functions, including general ledger activities, account reconciliations, journal entries, month‑end and year‑end close processes, and preparation of accurate and timely financial statements. Accounting Policy, Compliance & Internal Controls Assists the Controller in establishing and maintaining accounting policies, internal controls, and financial reporting processes to ensure compliance with GAAP, regulatory requirements, Uniform Guidance requirements, and organizational standards. Team Leadership & Development Leads, develops, and mentors the Accounting team, promoting operational excellence, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. External Reporting, Audit & Tax Compliance Oversees consolidated financial reporting and coordinates the annual financial statement audit, Uniform Guidance (Single Audit), tax return preparation, and other regulatory reporting requirements. Serves as a primary liaison with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory agencies. Technical Accounting & Strategic Financial Support Performs accounting research and evaluates the financial reporting implications of significant or complex transactions, including acquisitions, affiliations, leases, financing arrangements, grants, investments, and other non‑routine events; prepares technical accounting analyses and recommendations for leadership. Financial Systems & Process Improvement Oversees the optimization of ERP and financial reporting systems, strengthens internal controls, supports automation initiatives, and drives process improvements that enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability. Miscellaneous Duties Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested. Position Qualifications Education Bachelors degree in Accounting (Required) Masters degree in Accounting or Business (Preferred) Experience Ten (10) years of related Accounting experience (Required) Five (5) years of experience in a supervisory role in multi‑entity consolidations (Required) Special Skills Interaction in technical expert role with multiple levels of audience (Required) Strong MS Excel skills (Required) Experience working with large ERP system, preferably Workday, Oracle, or Infor (Required) Additional Requirements Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) (Required) Certification / License / Registry Requirements Certified Mgmt Accountant OR Certified Public Accountant - Required Physical Requirements Feeling (sensing textures and temperatures) – Frequently Hearing – Constantly Pushing/pulling – Occasionally Reaching – Occasionally Sitting – Constantly Standing – Frequently Talking – Constantly Walking – Frequently Near Vision – Constantly Far Vision – Occasionally Color Discrimination – Constantly Use of keyboard, mouse and/or computer equipment – Constantly Lift up to 35 pounds without assistance – Frequently Lift more than 35 pounds without assistance – Occasionally #J-18808-Ljbffr Phoenix Children's