About the Job Opportunity 

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Director of Accounting to join our dynamic finance team. In this critical role, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the company's accounting and financial operations, ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting, and driving continuous improvement across all financial processes. 

What You’ll Do  

• Financial Leadership: Lead the accounting team, providing mentorship, guidance, and development opportunities. Oversee all aspects of the accounting cycle, including month-end/quarter-end close, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation. 

• Financial Reporting & Analysis: Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including variance analysis, key performance indicators (KPIs), and ad-hoc reporting for management and the board of directors. 

• Process Improvement & Automation: Champion initiatives to streamline and automate accounting processes, implement best practices, and improve operational efficiency. 

• System Implementation & Management: Oversee the implementation and maintenance of accounting systems, including ERP systems, and ensure data integrity and accuracy. 

• Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A): Partner with FP&A and operational leaders to develop and refine budgets, forecasts, and financial models. 

• M&A Support: Play a key role in supporting mergers and acquisitions activities, including due diligence, integration planning, and post-acquisition accounting. 

• Risk Management & Compliance: Ensure compliance with all relevant accounting standards (GAAP), regulatory requirements, and internal controls. 

• Treasury Management: Oversee treasury operations, including banking relationships, cash management, and debt management. 

• Team Leadership & Development: Recruit, hire, train, and mentor a high-performing accounting team. Foster a collaborative and supportive work environment. 

What You’ll Bring  

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required; Master's degree in Accounting or Business Administration (MBA), preferred). 

• CPA certification required. 

• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 5 years in a supervisory role. 

• Strong understanding of GAAP and accounting principles. 

• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, Great Plains, SAP Business One). 

• Proven ability to lead and manage a high-performing team. 

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. 

• Strong project management and organizational skills. 

• Experience with M&A activity is a plus. 

Who We Want to Meet 

• Act Like an Owner – You take the initiative and are focused on seeing commitments all the way through to completion.  

• Serve with Purpose - You are purpose driven and committed to understanding the challenges our customers face.     

• Adapt to Thrive - You are open to new ideas, embrace change, and learn from new experiences.  

• Collaborate to Win - You communicate effectively across your team to deliver on shared goals.  

• Challenge the Status Quo - You are a creative problem solver and focused on making timely decisions with the data and information available to you.