Director, Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting

Ascension Search Partners; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare services organization, based in Dallas, is seeking a Director, Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting. This critical role involves overseeing technical accounting and financial reporting, while managing day-to-day accounting operations. Responsibilities include leading acquisition accounting, ensuring the accuracy of financial statements, and enhancing system utilization. Ideal candidates should have a Master's in Accounting, active CPA, and 8 years of relevant experience, with a strong technical accounting background and leadership skills. Competitive compensation is offered.

Qualifications

• Active CPA required.
• 8 years of relevant experience in accounting.
• Strong foundation in debt, equity, and acquisition accounting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly debt covenant reporting and accounting.
• Lead acquisition accounting for transactions.
• Ensure accuracy of financial statements and disclosures.

Skills

Technical accounting

Operational leadership

Data orientation

Process improvement

Education

Master’s degree in Accounting

Job description

Ascension Search Partners has been engaged by a private equity-backed, middle-market healthcare services organization to recruit a Director, Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting. This role oversees technical accounting and financial reporting while also managing day-to-day accounting operations, with a focus on complex lease accounting, fixed assets, and debt/equity accounting. The individual will lead a small team, partner closely with outsourced providers, and play a critical role in acquisition accounting as the company prepares for continued M&A activity. This leader will be responsible for strengthening processes, enhancing system utilization, and driving accountability across the accounting function.

Primary Duties

• Oversee monthly debt covenant reporting and debt/equity accounting
• Lead acquisition accounting for recent and upcoming transactions
• Review and oversee preparation of technical accounting memos produced by consultants
• Ensure the accuracy of financial statements and related disclosures
• Provide technical guidance on complex accounting issues, including capital structure considerations

Operational Accounting Leadership

• Lead and oversee lease accounting, including management of an outsourced provider
• Oversee fixed asset and project accounting functions
• Drive process improvements, data integrity, and performance expectations
• Strengthen internal controls, standardize procedures, and drive systems adoption and data accuracy

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Accounting preferred
• Active CPA required
• 8 years of relevant experience spanning public accounting and industry
• Strong technical accounting foundation (debt, equity, acquisition accounting) combined with hands‑on operational leadership
• Ability to work with large data volumes and quickly pick up and optimize systems; strong data orientation required
• Experience managing outsourced service providers preferred
• Leadership style that is proactive, process‑driven, and focused on elevating team performance