Associate Director - Accounting

SHI International Corp; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

SHI International Corp. in the United States seeks an Associate Director - Accounting to lead end-to-end accounting operations, ensuring GAAP compliance and timely financial reporting across the US business.

You will oversee the close process, internal reporting, and partner with Finance and Operations to enable informed decision-making. You will mentor a team of accountants, drive process improvements, and push automation within ERP and reporting tools such as SAP, BlackLine, Power BI, Tableau,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• CPA certification is preferred.
• 8–12+ years of progressive accounting experience with leadership in close and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end accounting operations and financial close.
• Oversee internal reporting and ensure GAAP compliance.
• Mentor and develop a high-performing accounting team.
• Collaborate with FP&A, Payroll, IT and Operations to support business decisions.
• Identify and drive automation and process improvements across ERP and reporting tools.

Skills

GAAP expertise

Advanced Excel

Leadership

ERP systems

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Automation mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA certification

Tools

SAP

BlackLine

Power BI

Tableau

Workiva

Job description

About Us

Since 1989, SHI International Corp. has helped organizations change the world through technology. We’ve grown every year since, and today we’re proud to be a $16 billion global provider of IT solutions and services. Over 17,000 organizations worldwide rely on SHI’s concierge approach to help them solve what’s next. But the heartbeat of SHI is our employees – all 7,000 of them.

If you join our team, you’ll enjoy:

• Our commitment to diversity, as the largest minority- and woman-owned enterprise in the U.S.
• Continuous professional growth and leadership opportunities.
• Health, wellness, and financial benefits to offer peace of mind to you and your family.
• World-class facilities and the technology you need to thrive – in our offices or yours.

Job Summary

The Associate Director - Accounting is responsible for leading end-to-end accounting operations and ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of financial information across the US business. This role oversees all aspects of the financial close process, directs internal reporting delivery, maintains a strong control environment, and partners across Finance and Operations to support informed decision‑making. The Associate Director is accountable for producing high-quality outputs, implementing process improvements, and elevating the effectiveness of the accounting function.

Role Description

The Associate Director - Accounting leads core accounting operations, financial reporting, team leadership, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Accounting Operations

Lead daily accounting activities, including general ledger (GL) oversight, reconciliations, accruals, and sub‑ledger integrity.

Manage all aspects of month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close to deliver timely, accurate financial results.

Review, approve, and validate journal entries, schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.

Maintain a documented internal control framework and ensure GAAP compliance.

Coordinate audit requests and partner with external auditors.

Key Outputs & Deliverables

• Review of account reconciliations
• Review of journal entry summaries and supporting documentation
• Close variance analysis and commentary
• Quarterly Balance Sheet Review Deck with risk assessments, reconciliation status, and material variances.
• Updates to accounting policies and procedure documentation.
• Internal control testing results and remediation action plans.
• Close calendar and standardized operational checklists.

Internal Financial Reporting

Lead preparation of monthly internal reporting packages for senior leadership.

Analyze and interpret financial results and deliver meaningful insights.

Standardize reporting processes, templates, and KPI dashboards.

Improve data accuracy and enhance visibility into operational performance.

Key Outputs & Deliverables

• Monthly internal reporting package (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow), including: Variance explanations (actuals vs. prior year)
• Trend analyses (run rates, cost behavior, margin performance, etc.)
• KPI dashboards and operational metrics
• Commentary for executive consumption
• Reporting SOPs and standardized templates across Finance.
• Monthly flux analysis for internal and external audit support.

Leadership & Collaboration

Lead and mentor a team of accountants.

Coordinate with cross‑functional stakeholders, including FP&A, Payroll, Finance Operations, Procurement, IT, and Operations.

Provide accounting guidance and support business initiatives.

Key Outputs & Deliverables

• Team development plans, including performance goals, competency assessments, and training plans.
• Cross‑functional alignment documentation, including process maps and ownership matrices.
• Monthly collaboration checkpoints with Finance partners to ensure accuracy of end‑to‑end processes.

Process & Systems Improvement

Identify and lead automation, standardization, and optimization of accounting processes.

Drive system enhancements within ERP and reporting tools.

Strengthen process discipline and scalability.

Key Outputs & Deliverables

• Documented process improvements, including before‑and‑after workflows and expected efficiencies.
• Automation initiatives with measurable time savings (e.g., BlackLine automation, Excel macros, BI dashboards).
• ERP/system enhancement requirements, UAT results, and rollout training.
• Standard operating procedures (SOPs) across accounting cycles.
• Operational KPIs such as close cycle time, reconciliation completion rates, data quality metrics, and control effectiveness.

Skill Level Requirements

• Strong knowledge and application of GAAP and internal control frameworks
• Advanced analytical and financial data interpretation skills
• Ability to work with and analyze large datasets
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial systems
• Strong leadership, team development, and mentoring capabilities
• Effective cross‑functional collaboration and stakeholder management
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong process improvement and automation mindset

Other Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required CPA Certification 8–12+ years of progressive accounting experience, with demonstrated leadership in financial close and internal reporting

Public accounting background is a plus

Proven leadership experience with the ability to develop, motivate, and mentor a team

Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP preferred) BlackLine experience is a plus

Preferred Experience designing dashboards or automated reporting using Power BI, Workiva, Tableau, or similar tools

Industry experience in technology or other operationally complex environments

Experience with process automation, continuous improvement methodologies, or finance system transformations

Self‑starter with strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities

Experience with enterprise ERP systems and adaptability to new platforms.

The estimated annual pay range for this position is $150,000 - $200,000 which includes a base salary and bonus

The compensation for this position is dependent on job‑related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location and, therefore, will vary from individual to individual.

Benefits may include, but are not limited to, medical, vision, dental, 401K, and flexible spending.

Equal Employment Opportunity – M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status