Director, Accounting

Overview

• Lead accounting operations for a dynamic organization, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and international standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and international offices to streamline processes and enhance financial reporting.
• Provide strategic vision and leadership to the accounting team, driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop and enforce accounting guidelines, ensuring accurate and timely financial data management.
• Support audit, tax, and treasury functions, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Manage and optimize accounting systems, including Aderant, Blackline, and Concur platforms.
• Work closely with the CFO and senior leadership to align accounting strategies with organizational goals.
• Foster a collaborative and innovative work environment within the accounting department.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Oversee general ledger, inter-company transactions, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Manage month-end processes and support audit, tax, and treasury functions.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, IFRS, and international tax requirements.
• Provide technical assistance in accounting systems and internal controls.
• Develop and enforce accounting guidelines and policies.
• Train and motivate the accounting team to achieve high-quality results.
• Collaborate with managers to provide necessary financial data for decision-making.
• Coordinate internal and external audits of financial statements.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; Master’s degree preferred. CPA certification is advantageous.
• Minimum 10 years of accounting experience, including U.S. and international transactions.
• 5 years of leadership experience, preferably in professional services or law firms.
• Proficiency in accounting systems such as Aderant, Blackline, and Concur.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and familiarity with IFRS.
• Advanced technical and analytical skills with strategic vision for process improvement.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for effective collaboration.
• Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information with discretion.