What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Corporate Accounting position at AccruePartners?
THE TEAM YOU WILL BE JOINING
WHAT THEY OFFER YOU
LOCATION
WHY THIS ROLE IS IMPORTANT
THE BACKGROUND THAT FITS
- Fast-growing, private equity-backed services organization with a national footprint and multiple operating businesses
- Growth-oriented platform that has expanded organically and through acquisition
- Entrepreneurial environment combining the resources of a large organization with the pace and opportunity of a rapidly scaling business
WHAT THEY OFFER YOU
- Competitive base salary, comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, and 401(k) with company match
- High-visibility role with regular exposure to the CFO and other members of executive leadership
- Opportunity to help shape the accounting function of a growing, multi-entity organization
- Ability to make a meaningful impact on reporting, controls, processes and infrastructure as the business continues to scale
LOCATION
- Hybrid work environment with four days in the office and Friday remote
WHY THIS ROLE IS IMPORTANT
- Serve as a key technical accounting resource and leader within the Corporate Accounting organization, helping ensure accurate and timely financial reporting across a complex, multi-entity business
- Lead critical aspects of the monthly, quarterly and annual close and consolidation processes while continuing to improve reporting accuracy and efficiency
- Partner closely with the CFO, FP&A, Shared Services and operational finance teams to provide reliable financial information and improve consistency across the organization
- Research complex accounting matters, document conclusions and establish appropriate accounting policies in accordance with U.S. GAAP
- Lead the annual external audit process, including planning, coordination, documentation and resolution of accounting matters
- Strengthen internal controls, reporting processes and accounting procedures as the organization continues to grow and integrate businesses
- Lead, mentor and develop members of the Corporate Accounting team while building greater capabilities within the function
- Support finance transformation initiatives, including enhancements to financial systems, reporting tools, the chart of accounts and close processes
- Partner across Finance and the broader organization on acquisition integration, process standardization and other strategic initiatives
THE BACKGROUND THAT FITS
- 8 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally combining public accounting and corporate accounting experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and active CPA
- Strong technical U.S. GAAP knowledge and experience researching and documenting complex accounting matters
- Experience leading or playing a significant role in external audits and financial reporting
- Background working within a complex, multi-entity or multi-business environment; experience with acquisitive or private equity-backed organizations is a plus
- Demonstrated ability to develop accounting professionals and lead teams through periods of growth and change
- Strong systems orientation with advanced Excel skills and experience working with large financial data sets
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex accounting matters for executive and non-accounting audiences