Director of Accounting

Keller Executive Search; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary range

Job summary

Keller Executive Search is partnering with a rapidly growing professional services firm to appoint a Director of Accounting. This leadership role standardises accounting practices, drives operational excellence across entities, and ensures timely financial reporting.

You will oversee multi-entity operations, improve close timelines, and support post-acquisition integration while delivering clear, financial insights to executives.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience with leadership responsibility.
• Experience managing multi-entity accounting environments.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and regulatory compliance.
• Experience overseeing month-end close in complex organisations.
• Proven ability to improve systems, controls and reporting processes.
• Experience supervising remote teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee accounting operations across multiple legal entities.
• Drive month-end close processes with Day 10 target.
• Standardise policies, chart of accounts and reporting frameworks.
• Ensure GAAP compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee audits and coordinate with external auditors.
• Develop rolling cash flow forecasts (8+ weeks).
• Establish internal controls and financial governance.
• Supervise and mentor accounting staff, including remote bookkeepers.
• Support integration of acquired entities and system alignment.
• Provide decision-ready financial insights to executives.
• Identify and address reporting discrepancies and risks.

Skills

Multi-entity accounting

GAAP knowledge

Month-end close

Process improvement

Remote team leadership

Communication skills

Cloud-based accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Job description

We are partnering with a rapidly growing, multi-entity professional services organisation to appoint a Director of Accounting. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for standardising accounting practices, driving operational excellence across multiple entities, and ensuring accurate, timely financial reporting.

The successful candidate will lead accounting operations across multiple entities and locations, improve close timelines, support post-acquisition integration, and enhance financial visibility for executive leadership. This role is ideal for a hands-on accounting leader with experience in multi-entity environments and a strong focus on process improvement and accountability.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the accounting operations across multiple legal entities
• Drive month-end close processes with a target close timeline of Day 10
• Standardise accounting policies, chart of accounts, and reporting frameworks across entities
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and all regulatory requirements
• Oversee audit processes and coordinate with external auditors
• Develop and manage rolling cash flow forecasts (minimum 8-week visibility)
• Establish strong internal controls and financial governance
• Supervise and mentor accounting staff, including remote bookkeepers
• Support integration of newly acquired entities, including system and process alignment
• Partner with executive leadership to deliver clear, decision-ready financial insights
• Identify and resolve reporting discrepancies, inefficiencies, and risk areas

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibility
• Demonstrated experience managing multi-entity accounting environments
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP
• Experience overseeing month-end close processes in complex organisations
• Proven ability to improve systems, controls, and reporting processes
• Experience supervising and holding remote teams accountable
• Strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills
• Experience with cloud-based accounting systems (e.g., QuickBooks Online or similar)

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA designation
• Experience within professional services, architecture, engineering, or project-based industries
• Experience in private equity-backed or acquisitive organisations
• Direct experience integrating acquired entities
• Experience working closely with executive leadership teams

Benefits

Base Salary: USD $90,000 - $135,000 per year (based on experience and location)

Bonus: Eligible for an annual performance bonus

Benefits: Competitive benefits package

Time Off: Paid time off and company holidays

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