Director, Corporate Accounting

AccruePartners; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

AccruePartners is seeking a Senior Corporate Accountant for a fast-growing, PE-backed services firm with a national footprint. You will be a key technical accounting resource reporting to Corporate Accounting leadership and partnering with the CFO and executive team.

In this hybrid role, you will lead the monthly, quarterly and annual close, manage audits, strengthen internal controls, and drive multi-entity reporting as the organization scales. Strong CPA and GAAP expertise are required.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience in public and corporate settings.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; active CPA.
• Strong U.S. GAAP knowledge and experience in complex multi-entity environments.
• Experience leading external audits and financial reporting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; systems orientation and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly and annual close and consolidation processes.
• Manage external audit process including planning and issue resolution.
• Strengthen internal controls and improve reporting infrastructure.
• Partner with CFO, FP&A and shared services to deliver reliable financial information.
• Coach and develop Corporate Accounting team as the business grows.
• Drive finance transformation projects and system enhancements.

Skills

Leadership

Financial reporting

U.S. GAAP

CPA

Excel

Cross-functional collaboration

Audit coordination

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance

Active CPA

Tools

Excel

Job description

• Fast-growing, private equity-backed services organization with a national footprint and multiple operating businesses
• Growth-oriented platform that has expanded organically and through acquisition
• Entrepreneurial environment combining the resources of a large organization with the pace and opportunity of a rapidly scaling business

THE TEAM YOU WILL BE JOINING

• Fast-growing, private equity-backed services organization with a national footprint and multiple operating businesses
• Growth-oriented platform that has expanded organically and through acquisition
• Entrepreneurial environment combining the resources of a large organization with the pace and opportunity of a rapidly scaling business

What They Offer You

• Competitive base salary, comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, and 401(k) with company match
• High-visibility role with regular exposure to the CFO and other members of executive leadership
• Opportunity to help shape the accounting function of a growing, multi-entity organization
• Ability to make a meaningful impact on reporting, controls, processes and infrastructure as the business continues to scale

LOCATION

• Hybrid work environment with four days in the office and Friday remote

WHY THIS ROLE IS IMPORTANT

• Serve as a key technical accounting resource and leader within the Corporate Accounting organization, helping ensure accurate and timely financial reporting across a complex, multi-entity business
• Lead critical aspects of the monthly, quarterly and annual close and consolidation processes while continuing to improve reporting accuracy and efficiency
• Partner closely with the CFO, FP&A, Shared Services and operational finance teams to provide reliable financial information and improve consistency across the organization
• Research complex accounting matters, document conclusions and establish appropriate accounting policies in accordance with U.S. GAAP
• Lead the annual external audit process, including planning, coordination, documentation and resolution of accounting matters
• Strengthen internal controls, reporting processes and accounting procedures as the organization continues to grow and integrate businesses
• Lead, mentor and develop members of the Corporate Accounting team while building greater capabilities within the function
• Support finance transformation initiatives, including enhancements to financial systems, reporting tools, the chart of accounts and close processes
• Partner across Finance and the broader organization on acquisition integration, process standardization and other strategic initiatives

THE BACKGROUND THAT FITS

• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally combining public accounting and corporate accounting experience
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and active CPA
• Strong technical U.S. GAAP knowledge and experience researching and documenting complex accounting matters
• Experience leading or playing a significant role in external audits and financial reporting
• Background working within a complex, multi-entity or multi-business environment; experience with acquisitive or private equity-backed organizations is a plus
• Demonstrated ability to develop accounting professionals and lead teams through periods of growth and change
• Strong systems orientation with advanced Excel skills and experience working with large financial data sets
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex accounting matters for executive and non-accounting audiences

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