Director of Accounting

Compensation: To $180K bonus

Job Overview – Director Of Accounting – 34157

Our Global client is seeking an accomplished Director of Accounting to lead their North American accounting operations. This senior leadership role requires a CPA with a proven track record in complex, global financial environments and deep expertise in IFRS and technical accounting. Reporting directly to the SVP of Accounting, this individual will provide strategic and operational leadership across the Company’s accounting function. The role combines hands-on execution with high-level business partnership, playing a critical role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, strengthening internal controls, and supporting the Company’s ongoing growth initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the North American corporate accounting function, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting for the Company’s largest division
• Oversee the monthly and quarterly close process, including preparation, review, and continuous improvement of close deliverables
• Partner with Corporate and International Accounting teams to manage consolidations, intercompany transactions, and eliminations
• Perform detailed review and analysis across key accounting areas, including revenue recognition, cost of sales, licensing, accounts receivable and reserves, inventory, and affiliate accounting
• Ensure completion and accuracy of all balance sheet reconciliations and underlying documentation
• Collaborate cross-functionally with FP&A, Tax, and other departments to support executive reporting and business insights
• Support and lead aspects of the external audit process in coordination with Corporate Accounting
• Build, develop, and lead a high-performing accounting team, including hiring, coaching, and performance management
• Establish and maintain strong internal controls, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance and operational excellence
• Drive process improvements across the financial close and reporting cycle to enhance efficiency and scalability
• Partner with the SVP of Accounting on strategic initiatives and special projects
• Lead, mentor, and develop both direct and indirect reports
  
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (required)
• CPA certification (required)
• 12–15 years of progressive experience across public accounting, financial reporting, and corporate consolidations
• Strong expertise in IFRS and technical accounting (including revenue recognition)
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to build and manage high-performing teams
• Advanced Excel skills
• Master’s degree in Accounting or Business preferre
• Background in public accounting preferred
• Experience with Oracle preferred
  
  
  

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