Director of Corporate Accounting

Job Title: Corporate Accounting Director

Location (city, state): Columbia, MD

Compensation: $130-175k

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Finance/Accounting, CPA highly preferred
• Must have purchasing accounting experience
• Experience out of a PE backed company, M&A experience
• Experience in the trades industry (HVAC, plumbing, electrical) is a plus but not required
• 3 years of managerial experience, will be overseeing 2 people
• 7 years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership roles.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, with deep expertise completing Purchase Accounting and related M&A technical accounting responsibilities.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., EPM, QuickBooks, Sage, or similar ERP systems).
• Previous experience with a Private Equity business.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-growth environment and manage multiple priorities.

Job Description:

• In charge of the planning and execution of monthly and year-end closing procedures for corporate entities.
• Review and ensure accuracy of all general ledger reconciliations and controls related to corporate entities.
• Partner with the Business Controllership team and FP&A to provide insights into financial performance and business strategy.
• Establish, review, document, and implement accounting policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with GAAP and industry best practices.
• Oversee in conjunction with the Corporate Controller and Assistant Controller the annual audit, and corporate tax filings company wide.
• Oversee Purchase Accounting and all related M&A technical accounting activities.
• Manage tax compliance, including sales tax, income tax filings, and other regulatory requirements company wide.
• Prepare the company’s Annual Report, including financial footnotes, ensuring compliance with GAAP.
• Oversee company licensing compliance.
• Review and update internal controls performed by the accounting team to ensure compliance with corporate policies and procedures
• Stay up to date on industry trends, regulations, and technology advancements to drive innovation and ensure compliance for corporate entities.
• Hire, train, develop, and appraise staff effectively, taking corrective action as necessary in a timely manner and in accordance with company policy.
• Lead special projects and initiatives to support management decision-making for corporate entities.

Industry: home services / residential services industry

Work Schedule: 8:30am-5pm (flexible)

About Our Client:

Rapidly growing plumbing and HVAC platform with a playbook to drive value creation through M&A and greenfield expansion. The Company is differentiated as a premium operator with an outstanding reputation for quality, allowing it to take meaningful share via organic growth and build a defensible market position within core regions.

REQUIRED

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.