Director of Accounting

SHR Talent; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Director of Accounting to build and scale a new team. This role involves overseeing daily operations, ensuring compliance, and providing strategic financial insights. Join a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement, with opportunities for long-term career growth.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 2-3 years in a leadership role.
• Healthcare industry experience required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee daily operations of the accounting department.
• Build and mentor a new accounting team.
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.

Skills

Communication

Organizational

Analytical

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA license

Tools

Accounting systems

Excel

Job description

SHR Talent is partnering with a fast-growing, private equity-backed, and highly profitable multi-site healthcare company in its search for a Director of Accounting. This high-impact leadership role offers an opportunity to build and scale a new accounting team from the ground up, working alongside a seasoned finance leader with a strong track record of success. If you are energized by growth, team-building, and meaningful work in the healthcare industry, and possess excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills with a proven ability to lead high-performing teams, this role is for you.

The Director of Accounting position provides a competitive compensation package, performance-based incentives, and comprehensive benefits. It offers the chance to join a thriving healthcare organization backed by a top-tier private equity firm, with long-term career growth opportunities as the company continues to expand. You will be part of a culture that values collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement, and will have the opportunity to partner with a respected financial leader to build a new team.

Responsibilities:

1. Lead and oversee daily operations of the accounting department, including general ledger, month-end close, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and financial reporting.
2. Build and mentor a new accounting team to support rapid expansion and evolving needs.
3. Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
4. Partner with the Controller and CFO to prepare financial statements and internal reports for leadership and PE stakeholders.
5. Implement and improve accounting policies, processes, and internal controls.
6. Support integration of new locations and systems through acquisitions and development.
7. Manage external audits and ensure compliance with GAAP and regulatory standards.
8. Provide financial insights and support for strategic initiatives, budgeting, and forecasting.
9. Drive automation and system improvements to increase efficiency and scalability.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
2. CPA license is required.
3. 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 2-3 years in a leadership role.
4. Healthcare industry experience.
5. Multi-site or physician services experience is strongly preferred.
6. Strong knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting.
7. Experience in private equity-backed or high-growth environments is a plus.
8. Proficiency in accounting systems and advanced Excel skills.

Additional Details:

• Seniority level: Director
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Industry: Hospitals and Healthcare

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Inferred Benefits:

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)

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