Director of Accounting

Our client is a well-established organization with annual revenue exceeding $1 billion and a strong reputation for operational excellence. As a longstanding Vaco client, the company has consistently received excellent feedback for its collaborative culture, organizational structure, and commitment to work-life balance. The Director of Accounting will oversee the company's consolidated accounting close process, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting across the organization. This is primarily a review-level leadership position, responsible for providing oversight, guidance, and quality control across the close process rather than performing day-to-day transactional accounting. Day-to-Day Lead and oversee the consolidated month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and adherence to established deadlines. Review consolidated financial results, account reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting schedules for completeness and accuracy. Provide oversight and guidance to accounting teams responsible for the close process across various entities and business units. Review intercompany transactions, eliminations, consolidations, and other complex accounting activities. Identify close-related issues, resolve discrepancies, and ensure appropriate accounting treatment. Review technical accounting analyses and ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and company accounting policies. Qualifications Active CPA license required. Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including significant experience with consolidated financial close. Industry experience in a complex, multi-entity organization. Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, consolidations, intercompany accounting, and financial reporting. Demonstrated experience reviewing financial statements, reconciliations, journal entries, and accounting schedules at a senior level. 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