Accounting Director: Lead Close, Compliance & Strategy

M C Bank and Trust Co.; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

M C Bank and Trust Co. in Birmingham, AL is recruiting an Accounting Director to lead all accounting operations and ensure the integrity of financial reporting.

Reporting to the CFO/VP of Finance, you will drive the monthly and annual close, oversee internal controls, and guide the accounting team. This role requires CPA licensure, US GAAP expertise, and hands-on experience with audits and complex consolidations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or a related field.
• 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including 2 years managing accounting staff.
• Active CPA license.
• Thorough knowledge of U.S. GAAP and internal control frameworks.
• Experience leading the month-end close and external audits.
• Proficiency with ERP or accounting systems and advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct the monthly, quarterly and annual close.
• Prepare and review financial statements.
• Oversee the general ledger, journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals and fixed assets.
• Deliver monthly reporting packages and variance analysis to executive leadership.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, revenue recognition and inventory/cost accounting.
• Monitor cash position and cash flow and manage banking relationships.
• Manage multi-entity consolidations and intercompany accounting.
• Design, document and maintain internal controls over financial reporting.
• Lead the external audit and serve as the primary contact for auditors.
• Support the annual budget and periodic forecasts.
• Own the accounting system and data integrity.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/related field

CPA license

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

M C Bank and Trust Co. in Birmingham, AL is recruiting an Accounting Director to lead all accounting operations and ensure the integrity of financial reporting.

Reporting to the CFO/VP of Finance, you will drive the monthly and annual close, oversee internal controls, and guide the accounting team. This role requires CPA licensure, US GAAP expertise, and hands-on experience with audits and complex consolidations.