Director of Accounting

SoTalent; Killeen (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

SoTalent, a community-focused financial institution, seeks an Accounting Director to lead financial reporting, accounting operations, and control functions. This senior role partners with executive leadership to provide financial insights, drive efficiency, and support strategic decisions.

The director will oversee the close process, budgeting, controls, audits, and the development of a high-performing accounting team within a regulated industry.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in accounting, financial reporting, or finance operations.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, regulatory reporting, and accounting principles.
• Experience managing month-end close, audits, budgeting, and financial controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting operations, financial reporting, and month-end close processes.
• Oversee GAAP-compliant financial statements and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis activities.
• Develop and maintain internal controls, accounting policies, and financial processes.
• Partner with executive leadership to provide financial insights and support strategic decision-making.
• Lead audit coordination and manage relationships with external auditors.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting systems, processes, and operational efficiency.
• Manage, mentor, and develop a high-performing accounting team.
• Ensure accuracy, compliance, and timeliness across financial operations.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the finance function.

Skills

Leadership

GAAP knowledge

Regulatory reporting

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Audit coordination

Team development

Job description

A community-focused financial institution is seeking an Accounting Director to lead financial reporting, accounting operations, and financial control functions.

This senior leadership role is responsible for overseeing accounting processes, regulatory reporting, financial close activities, budgeting, internal controls, and audit coordination. The successful candidate will partner with executive leadership to provide financial insights, improve operational efficiency, and support strategic business decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead accounting operations, financial reporting, and month-end close processes.
• Oversee preparation of GAAP-compliant financial statements and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis activities.
• Develop and maintain effective internal controls, accounting policies, and financial processes.
• Partner with executive leadership to provide financial insights and support strategic decision-making.
• Lead audit coordination and manage relationships with external auditors.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting systems, processes, and operational efficiency.
• Manage, mentor, and develop a high-performing accounting team.
• Ensure accuracy, compliance, and timeliness across financial operations.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the finance function.

Requirements

• Proven leadership experience in accounting, financial reporting, or finance operations.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, regulatory reporting, and accounting principles.
• Experience managing month-end close, audits, budgeting, and financial controls.
• Ability to analyse financial data and translate insights into business recommendations.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience managing and developing finance teams.Ability to improve processes and implement operational efficiencies.
• Banking, financial services, or regulated industry experience preferred.