Director of Accounting

Bell & Associates has been engaged by our large corporate client to recruit their New Director of Accounting. This vertically integrated organization is growing dynamically and desires an equally flexible and driven Director of Accounting.

The Director will oversee the close process for a segment of the business, delivering complete and accurate consolidated financials. In addition, the director will, at times, take on projects and lead the accounting team through process and technology changes. The role is dynamic and success requires the desire and ability to utilize technology to gain proficiency in the close process.

A successful candidate in this role will naturally have a focus on continuous improvement in major accounting processes with an eye on internal control enhancements along the way. Demonstrable experience in change management and operational transformation are success factors, as our Accounting department is constantly evolving with a desire to leverage technology wherever possible.

This person has intellectual curiosity, leads with listening, can see how daily actions affect the bigger picture, and can guide their team to achieving the department goals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· Accountable for the monthly financial statements for a segment of the business, consistently meeting deadlines.

· Works as a team with other directors to set policy and procedure for the broader department, oversees execution and monitoring of such.

· Establishes ongoing relationships with members of operational teams to ensure upstream data is complete, accurate and received timely.

· Supports the assurance and tax teams by ensuring data needed to complete engagements is properly organized, available, and delivered timely.

· Communicates in all directions and can present viewpoints and advocate for desired outcomes.

· Evaluates business problems through the lense of internal controls and can design solutions enhance the control environment.

· Coash, mentor and hold accountable staff of 7-9 including managers by setting tangible goals and monitoring the achievement of those goals.

Minimum Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Accounting

· Active CPA license is strongly preferred

· 10 years in progressive accounting roles, several of which are managerial in nature.

· Strong knowledge of GAAP and related internal controls.

· Experience in Accounting transformation projects is desired

· Must be self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced, highly fluid environment.

· Natural listener and collaborator, with a strong desire for continuous improvement.