Director of Corporate Accounting

Director, Corporate Accounting

Location: Charlotte, NC - Hybrid schedule of 3/2

Reports To: Corporate Controller

Position Summary:

We are seeking a highly capable and driven Director, Corporate Accounting to join a finance organization within a $1.5B publicly traded company. This role is responsible for overseeing key aspects of the corporate accounting function, ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial information, while driving process improvements and maintaining a strong internal control environment.

The Director will lead a team of accounting professionals and collaborate cross-functionally with Finance and business partners to support operational excellence and compliance in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Primary Responsibilities:

Financial Close & Reporting

• Lead and manage components of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes to ensure accurate and timely financial results
• Oversee the preparation and review of journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analyses
• Support the preparation of financial reporting deliverables in coordination with the Financial Reporting team

Process Improvement & Operational Excellence

• Identify and implement process enhancements to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of accounting operations
• Leverage available technology and tools to streamline workflows, enhance data quality, and accelerate the close process
• Establish and maintain accounting policies and procedures aligned with best practices

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Maintain and enhance a robust SOX control environment, including documentation, execution, and continuous improvement of controls
• Partner with cross-functional teams to remediate control deficiencies and strengthen end-to-end processes
• Ensure compliance with public company requirements and internal policies

Audit & Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as a key point of contact for internal and external auditors, coordinating audit activities and providing required documentation
• Support audit readiness and contribute to efficient and effective audit processes
• Collaborate with Financial Reporting on standalone financial statements and related disclosures

Cross-Functional Partnership

• Work closely with FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Financial Reporting, and Systems teams to ensure alignment and accuracy of financial data
• Provide insights and support to business partners to enhance financial understanding and decision-making

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, develop, and mentor a team of 10 accounting professionals, including managers, seniors, and staff
• Foster a high-performance culture that emphasizes accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Promote an inclusive team environment that encourages critical thinking and professional growth

Special Projects

• Participate in and lead special projects related to system implementations, process improvements, and organizational initiatives

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
• 8 years of progressive accounting experience, including public company experience
• Prior experience leading and developing teams in a corporate accounting environment
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and SOX compliance requirements
• Experience working with internal and external auditors
• Demonstrated ability to improve processes and implement scalable solutions
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Current or prior Big 4 experience preferred
• CPA or equivalent professional certification required

Why Join:

This role offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a growing public company, with exposure to senior leadership and the ability to influence the evolution of the accounting function. The successful candidate will play a critical role in enhancing processes, strengthening controls, and supporting the organization’s continued growth.