What’s the Opportunity:

We are seeking a high-caliber accounting leader to join our growing finance team as Director of Accounting, reporting to the VP of Accounting.  This individual will be responsible for leading the company’s accounting operations, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting, and building scalable processes to support the company’s rapid growth. This is a hands-on leadership role that will oversee the close process, technical accounting, internal controls, ERP implementation, and team development.

In addition to reporting to the VP of Accounting, the Director of Accounting will work closely with the CFO and other functional leaders to strengthen financial procedures and infrastructure and elevate team performance. This is a critical role as we prepare for major system transitions, increased operational complexity, and international expansion.

Operational Leadership

• Lead all aspects of accounting operations, including general ledger, monthly/quarterly/annual close, and consolidations
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, internal controls, and company accounting policies
• Oversee AP, Payroll, Fix Assets, inventory and other core operational accounting processes; ensure proper controls and documentation are in place
• Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and monthly financial statements
• Build and maintain accounting schedules to support internal and external reporting
• Direct and optimize the close calendar to ensure timely, accurate, and consistent reporting
• Ensure a structured, efficient close process with a goal of completing month-end within 5–7 business days
• Manage multiple workstreams and competing priorities while meeting internal and external deadlines

Team Management & Oversight

• Lead a growing team including coaching, process training, and development plans
• Implement quality control processes to ensure accuracy and completeness in reporting

Systems & Process Improvement

• Serve as a key resource to the VP of Accounting in the selection, design and implementation of the accounting system including, ownership of data migration, workflow redesign, and go-live planning
• Enhance documentation, standard operating procedures, automation, and internal workflows to reduce manual errors, increase transparency, and support scalability.
• Support integrations of key systems such as expense reimbursement, credit cards, banking and HRIS.

Compliance & Special Projects

• Partner with external auditors to support annual financial audit and resolve technical accounting issues
• Assist in developing accounting treatment for new product or entity structures
• Monitor evolving compliance requirements, including for future international payroll or tax
• Lead or support special projects tied to business expansion, cost accounting, or new policy implementation
• Coordinate effectively with offshore team members and contribute to global process alignment

This role is located in the United States.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required, degree in accounting preferred.
• CPA is preferred; candidates with sufficient accounting coursework to meet CPA eligibility will also be considered
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership in a complex or high-growth environment
• Deep knowledge of US GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting; experience with IFRS preferred
• Strong system implementation experience (ERP required)
• Exceptional Excel and analytical skills; experience with reporting tools and dashboards a plus
• Proven ability to build and lead high-performing teams
• Effective communicator with strong project management skills
• Experience in SaaS, equipment leasing, or manufacturing environments is a plus
• Proven ability to multitask, prioritize, and deliver under tight deadlines
• Experience working with offshore teams and/or in international or multi-entity environments
• Direct experience leading or contributing to a 5-day close process

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