Director Accounting/ Sr Accounting

Director of Accounting or Senior Accounting Manager Type: Contract-to-Hire Ideal Candidate: Someone who can start asap! Location: Irving, TX (Hybrid – 1–3 days onsite) Compensation: Competitive; based on experience Reports To: Interim CFO Position Overview The Director of Accounting is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing accounting operations, financial close, and team performance during a period of transition. The role will initially partner with an accounting consultant, with the expectation of assuming full ownership of the function over time. This position requires a hands‑on leader with strong people management skills and experience operating in a Workday financial environment. Key Responsibilities Lead monthly close, GL, reconciliations, and financial reporting Provide hands‑on accounting support as needed due to current staffing gaps Assess the accounting team; conduct performance reviews and identify training or staffing needs Address underperformance and recommend organizational changes as necessaryMaximize use of Workday and drive process improvements Support audits and ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable regulations Partner closely with CFO and cross‑functional stakeholders Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business 8–10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership Proven experience managing and developing accounting teams Strong GAAP and month‑end close expertise Experience in a Workday environment (required) CPA preferred Nonprofit, education, or mission‑driven experience a plus Interview Process First round: HR Second round: CFO Interviews available this Thursday and Friday #J-18808-Ljbffr