Director of Accounting & Financial Reporting

This is an in office role and will offer relocation assistance should the selected candidate not be in the local area.

This role sits at the center of a high-performing finance function, leading external reporting and accounting in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment. Reporting to senior finance leadership, this individual will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy, transparency, and integrity of financial reporting, while advising on complex accounting matters.

This is a hands-on leadership position with visibility across the organization—well-suited for someone who can operate both as a subject matter expert and a business partner.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

External Reporting & Compliance

• Oversee the end-to-end preparation and review of public company filings, including quarterly and annual reports, current filings, and shareholder communications
• Ensure all disclosures are accurate, well-supported, and aligned with current regulatory requirements
• Monitor evolving accounting and reporting standards, translating them into clear, actionable disclosures

Accounting

• Lead accounting analysis for complex and non-routine transactions, including acquisitions, financing arrangements, and contractual agreements
• Develop and document accounting positions through clear, well-supported technical memos
• Provide guidance to leadership on accounting implications of strategic decisions and alternative treatments
• Support purchase accounting and integration efforts related to M&A activity

Consolidation & Close Oversight

• Manage the consolidation process across multiple entities, ensuring accuracy of intercompany activity and financial results
• Oversee key areas of accounting such as equity-based compensation, leases, and fixed assets
• Partner with internal teams to strengthen close processes and improve reporting timelines

Audit & Stakeholder Partnership

• Serve as a primary point of contact for external auditors on reporting and technical matters
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across finance, legal, and operations to ensure alignment on accounting treatment and disclosures
• Communicate complex topics clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences

Leadership & Process Improvement

• Provide direction, mentorship, and oversight to team members, with the opportunity to build and scale the function over time
• Identify and implement enhancements across reporting, controls, and documentation
• Foster a culture of accountability, curiosity, and continuous improvement

What You Bring

Experience & Expertise

• Progressive experience in financial reporting and technical accounting within a public company or advisory environment
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and public company reporting requirements
• Experience supporting or leading SEC filings and interacting with external auditors
• Exposure to complex accounting
• Background in public accounting is highly valued
• CPA

How You Operate

• Analytical and pragmatic – You break down complex issues and arrive at well-supported conclusions
• Commercially aware – You look beyond the accounting to understand the broader business impact
• Accountable – You take ownership of outputs and hold a high bar for accuracy and quality
• Composed under pressure – You can navigate deadlines, competing priorities, and evolving situations without losing focus
• Clear communicator – You simplify complex topics and proactively keep stakeholders informed
• Adaptable – You’re comfortable shifting between routine reporting and high-impact, non-recurring projects