Director, Accounting Operations

About Us

PPHC is a global government relations, public affairs and strategic communications group providing clients with a fully integrated and comprehensive range of services including government and public relations, research, and digital advocacy campaigns. Engaged by over 1,300 clients, including companies, trade associations and non-governmental organizations, the Group is active in all major sectors of the economy, including healthcare and pharmaceuticals, financial services, energy, technology, telecoms and transportation.

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Director of Accounting Operations to lead our monthly close process, oversee accounting operations across multiple-member companies, and ensure the accuracy, consistency, and timeliness of financial reporting. This role requires a hands-on leader who can dive into the details, strengthen processes, and serve as a trusted partner to our member companies while maintaining strong internal controls and compliance with U.S. GAAP.

The ideal candidate is someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, can manage competing priorities, and brings a strong operational mindset to accounting. This person will play a critical role in standardizing processes, reviewing member company submissions, and ensuring the integrity of consolidated financial results.

As a Director, you will:

Close and Consolidation:

• Lead and manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
• Review journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and financial statements prepared by PPHC accounting for member companies.
• Identify inconsistencies, errors, or unusual fluctuations and work directly with PPHC accounting for member companies to resolve them.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal accounting policies.
• Prepare or review consolidation entries and support corporate reporting requirements.

Member Company Oversight:

• Serve as the support for PPHC accounting team point of contact for assigned member companies.
• Review member company financial packages for completeness, accuracy, and adherence to deadlines.
• Provide guidance, training, and support to member company accounting teams to strengthen their processes.
• Establish and enforce standardized accounting procedures across all entities.
• Monitor key metrics, trends, and variances to ensure financial integrity.

Operational Accounting Leadership:

• Improve and streamline accounting workflows, close calendars, and reporting templates.
• Implement best practices for reconciliations, accruals, revenue recognition, and expense management.
• Partner with FP&A, Treasury, and other corporate teams to ensure alignment and transparency.
• Support audits by preparing schedules, responding to requests, and ensuring member companies are audit ready.

Systems and Process Improvement:

• Evaluate current systems and processes and recommend enhancements to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Support system implementations or upgrades as needed.
• Drive automation and standardization across entities.
• Other ad hoc duties as needed.

To be successful, you will need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 8 years of progressive accounting experience, including operational accounting and month end close
• Experience reviewing or overseeing multiple entities or business units
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively with non-accounting teams
• Proven ability to manage deadlines, prioritize tasks, and lead process improvements
• Hands on, detail oriented, and comfortable working in a dynamic environment
• Sense of urgency; willingness and ability to meet and exceed established deadlines
• High level of detail and demonstrated work output with minimal errors
• Willingness and excitement to continually learn and develop in the role
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities, and frequent customer interactions
• Proven ability to operate with integrity and ethics, and maintain highest levels of confidentiality
• A “Can – Do” Attitude

We prefer that you have:

• CPA or equivalent qualification
• Experience in a professional services environment
• Knowledge of/experience in government relations industry
• Experience with Maconomy

What We Offer:

• Generous PTO policy of 21 days per year for all full-time employees
• 401K plan with traditional and Roth options
• Medical/Dental/Vision coverage for employees and families with opportunity to enroll in HSA
• Competitive yearly bonus structure based on performance
• Opportunities to enroll in Flexible Spending accounts
• Company paid basic life insurance of $50,000, long term disability, and short term disability coverage
• Company paid access to a wide range of health and well-being resources and services including telephonic counseling, legal advice, and other services

Additional Information

While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to sit, walk and stand; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to handle, feel, or operate standard office equipment; reach with hands and arms; and lift up to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Public Policy Holding Company (PPHC) is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. PPHC does not discriminate based on disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws.