Director of Accounting

Summary

MGT is seeking a contract employee to support one of our valued clients on an ongoing assignment in the Providence, Rhode Island Area. This is an initial 3-month contract with intent to renew for a long-term need. The client is open to candidates at either the Director of Accounting or Senior Accounting Manager level. This role is ideal for a hands-on accounting leader with strong technical accounting knowledge, advanced Excel skills, and experience improving controls, reporting, and financial processes in a complex environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead accounting activity across treasury support, revenue analysis, financial reporting, and process improvement initiatives.
• Administer wires, ACH transactions, vendor payment setup, and related banking activity across multiple account types.
• Oversee billing, reconciliations, journal entries, and general ledger analysis to support accurate reporting and revenue recognition.
• Maintain revenue, budgeting, forecasting, and incentive-related models used for planning and analysis.
• Support loan, investment, and debt service accounting, including schedules, reconciliations, and month-end activity.
• Prepare month-end and year-end reports, audit workpapers, disclosure support, and financial statement schedules.
• Partner with senior finance leadership on compliance support, reporting improvements, and process enhancements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• Strong technical accounting background with progressive leadership experience.
• Advanced Excel skills are required.
• Experience with financial modeling, reconciliations, budgeting, and month-end/year-end reporting.
• Experience supporting treasury, debt service, investment accounting, cash management, or similarly complex finance functions is strongly preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills in a deadline-driven environment.

Why This Opportunity

• Initial 3-month contract with intent to renew.
• Ongoing, long-term need for the right candidate.
• Broad exposure to accounting operations, treasury activity, reporting, and process improvement.
• Strong Senior Accounting Manager candidates will be considered.

How to Apply

Pay for this position is $105,000 to $115,000 annually and will depend on experience. Qualified candidates should submit a resume highlighting relevant accounting leadership, technical accounting, financial reporting, treasury or debt-related accounting, and advanced Excel experience. Additional details will be shared with selected candidates during the interview process. Candidates with questions are encouraged to contact Vivian Torres at vtorres@mgt.us.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The employer is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. Reasonable accommodations will be considered throughout the application process in accordance with applicable law.