Accounting Director

Korn Ferry; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Korn Ferry is partnering with our client to fill the role of Accounting Director in Norfolk, VA. The position entails leading month-end closes, managing forecasts and budgets, and ensuring accurate financial reporting in coordination with the corporate office.

The ideal candidate has a B.S. in accounting or finance, CPA, and 10+ years of accounting/finance experience, including construction industry exposure. Salaries range from $130,000 to $150,000 with bonus potential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance; CPA preferred.
• Active CPA certification required.
• 10+ years in accounting or finance roles; public accounting considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end close process and correct financial records.
• Perform operational analysis and manage special projects.
• Prepare month-end journal entries, balance sheet and P&L statements.
• Develop monthly forecast and participate in annual budgeting.
• Ensure payroll processes for hourly and salaried personnel are compliant with policies.

Skills

10+ years accounting/finance

Construction industry knowledge

Financial analysis

Education

B.S. Degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA certification

Job description

Korn Ferry has partnered with our client on their search for a role, Accounting Director.

Position Summary:

The Accounting Director is responsible for balance sheet account reconciliations, journal entries, month-end closing, forecasting and budgeting. The Accounting Director is responsible for meeting corporate and external reporting requirements.

The Accounting Director will ensure accuracy and timeliness of project and report completion, in all areas of responsibility. Communicate clearly and promptly with distribution centers, Division management team and corporate office to insure control & compliance with company policies and procedures.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Effectively completing the month-end financial close process.
• Perform operational analysis as requested, as well as assignment of special projects.
• Timely and accurate completion of month end journal entries, balance sheet and P&L.
• Compose a monthly forecast and participate in annual budget
• The Regional Controller is responsible for knowing and following policies and procedures of the company; for sharing information that would benefit other members of the team; and for finding ways to improve the productivity and profitability of our division.
• Under the direction of the Chief Accounting Officer is responsible for ensuring payroll and functions related to hourly and salaried personnel are adhered to.

Decision Making:

The Accounting Director must be able to recognize and respond to situations that require a sense of urgency or are the result of non-compliance with corporate policy(s). This person should have the ability to assess various situations and environments objectively. The Regional Controller must always understand the importance of acting ethically and appropriately in many business situations.

Requirements:

• Education: B.S. Degree in Accounting or Finance and active CPA.
• Work Experience: 10+ years in an accounting or finance role, public accounting experience will also be considered.
• Construction industry experience required (from directly working for a business that has a construction component to their business or from Construction clients in public accounting).

Compensation:

$130,000 - $150,000 salary plus bonus