Director, Corporate Accounting

MKIS Professional Search; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

MKIS Professional Search is assisting a multi-entity organization in North Canton, Ohio, to recruit a Director of Corporate Accounting. This senior leader will drive month-end close, consolidate results across units, and oversee external reporting and technical accounting in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires CPA and 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 5 years in corporate accounting leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• CPA designation is required.
• MBA or Master of Accountancy preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Five or more years of corporate accounting leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
• Experience with large ERP platforms and financial consolidation systems.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Proven leadership, organizational, and project management abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic business environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process.
• Direct the consolidation of financial results across multiple business units and legal entities.
• Oversee preparation and review of consolidated financial statements and schedules.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and company accounting policies.
• Partner with FP&A, Treasury, Tax, Internal Audit, and Operations for accurate reporting.
• Lead technical accounting research and new standard implementations.
• Manage external audit activities and liaise with auditors.
• Support mergers and acquisitions through purchase accounting and due diligence.
• Strengthen internal controls and improve reporting processes.
• Develop scalable accounting procedures to support growth.
• Review complex balance sheet reconciliations and consolidation entries.
• Prepare executive-level financial analyses and presentations.
• Support debt compliance and lender reporting requirements.
• Lead special projects and system implementations.
• Recruit and mentor the Corporate Accounting team.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Project management

Analytical skills

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting

CPA designation

MBA or Master of Accountancy

Tools

ERP systems

Financial consolidation systems

Job description

Director of Corporate Accounting

Location: North Canton, Ohio
Employment Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Vice President of Finance

Position Summary

Our client is seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Corporate Accounting to lead key corporate accounting functions within a large, multi-entity organization.

This highly visible leadership role partners closely with executive finance leadership and cross-functional teams to oversee financial consolidations, external reporting support, technical accounting, acquisition accounting, internal controls, and financial reporting. The Director will play a significant role in strengthening accounting processes, improving operational efficiency, and supporting the organization\'s continued growth through both organic expansion and acquisitions.

This position is ideal for a collaborative leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys building scalable accounting processes while mentoring a high-performing team.

What You\'ll Do

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process.
• Direct the consolidation of financial results across multiple business units and legal entities.
• Oversee preparation and review of consolidated financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and company accounting policies.
• Partner with FP&A, Treasury, Tax, Internal Audit, and Operations to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Lead technical accounting research and implementation of new accounting standards.
• Manage external audit activities and serve as the primary liaison with independent auditors.
• Support mergers and acquisitions through purchase accounting, due diligence, and post-acquisition integration.
• Strengthen internal controls and improve financial reporting processes.
• Develop scalable accounting procedures to support continued organizational growth.
• Review complex balance sheet reconciliations and consolidation entries.
• Prepare executive-level financial analyses and presentations.
• Support debt compliance reporting and other lender reporting requirements.
• Lead special projects, process improvement initiatives, and system implementations.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop members of the Corporate Accounting team.
• Bachelor\'s degree in Accounting required.
• CPA designation is required.
• MBA or Master of Accountancy preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Five or more years of corporate accounting leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
• Experience with large ERP platforms and financial consolidation systems.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Proven leadership, organizational, and project management abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic business environment.
• Transportation
• Logistics
• Distribution
• Manufacturing
• Industrial Services
• Private Equity-backed organizations
• Multi-location enterprises
• Acquisition-intensive businesses
• Executive-level visibility
• Significant impact on financial strategy and operational excellence
• Opportunity to lead a talented accounting team
• Exposure to mergers and acquisitions
• Highly collaborative executive leadership environment
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• Long-term career growth with a financially strong organization

What You'll Bring

Preferred Background

Why Consider This Opportunity