Director of Accounting

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an accomplished accounting leader to oversee core financial reporting activities and guide a team responsible for accurate, timely close and compliance processes in Overland Park, Kansas. This role is ideal for someone who combines strong technical accounting knowledge with the ability to set direction, coach managers, and strengthen operational discipline across the function. The Director of Accounting will play a key role in reporting, controls, audit support, and cross-functional planning while helping the organization meet its financial and strategic objectives.

Responsibilities:
• Direct the monthly close cycle for assigned reporting areas, ensuring journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Produce and refine financial reports for leadership, delivering meaningful insights that support operational and strategic decision-making.
• Partner with finance leadership on budgeting and forecasting activities by providing accounting input, trend analysis, and reporting support.
• Oversee preparation for internal and external audits by coordinating documentation, responding to inquiries, and maintaining audit readiness throughout the year.
• Strengthen the control environment by implementing, monitoring, and improving accounting controls aligned with public company requirements.
• Evaluate existing processes to identify opportunities for greater efficiency, standardization, and reliability across accounting operations.
• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting staff and managers through coaching, performance guidance, and cross-training initiatives that build team capability.
• Establish departmental goals, align priorities with broader business objectives, and help finance leaders execute on key development plans.
• Work across departments to resolve issues, support enterprise initiatives, and contribute financial analysis and research for management needs.• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Management with an accounting emphasis, or a related field.
• At least seven years of progressive experience in accounting, financial reporting, or closely related finance functions.
• Five or more years of experience leading teams, including direct supervision of accounting professionals or managers.
• Strong background in month-end close, financial reporting, reconciliations, and financial statement audit support.
• Knowledge of internal controls, including the ability to assess, design, and improve accounting control processes.
• CPA credential, Big Four public accounting experience, or an advanced finance-related degree is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with enterprise financial systems such as Workday Financials, BlackLine, or comparable large-scale platforms.
• Working understanding of corporate tax considerations and accounting across multiple legal entities is preferred.