Director of Accounting

Selby Jennings; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Selby Jennings is seeking a Director of Accounting to lead accounting operations, financial reporting, and integration initiatives for newly integrated units. You will partner with finance and operations to ensure accurate reporting, scalable processes, and efficient financial operations.

The role requires 10+ years in accounting, strong GAAP knowledge, and expertise in ERP systems (NetSuite). You will oversee month-end close, reconciliations, and variances, with cross-functional collaboration

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong experience with financial reporting, close processes, reconciliations, and general ledger accounting.
• Experience with ERP systems, subledgers, and accounting process design.
• Knowledge of AR/AP, receivables, commissions, and operational accounting processes.
• Experience preparing and reviewing variance and financial analysis.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and internal controls.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end and quarter-end close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, supporting schedules, and financial reporting.
• Oversee accounting operations related to integrated business units and support ongoing transition initiatives.
• Manage accounting workflows involving accounts receivable, accounts payable, commissions, and subledger activity.
• Support financial systems, data mapping, and process improvements across multiple operational platforms.
• Assist with the design and management of agency management systems (AMS), ERP, billing, receivables, payables, and related accounting processes.
• Prepare and review variance analyses, identifying key financial trends and business drivers.
• Support acquisition and integration activities, including process alignment, control design, financial reporting, and operational readiness.
• Develop and enhance accounting policies, procedures, controls, and documentation.
• Partner with cross-functional teams across finance, operations, technology, legal, tax, and external auditors.
• Drive process improvements and scalable solutions to support a growing organization.

Skills

Financial reporting

GAAP

Analytical skills

Close processes

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

NetSuite

ERP systems

Job description

A high-growth organization is seeking a Director of Accounting to support accounting operations, financial reporting, and business integration initiatives. This individual will play a key role in overseeing accounting processes for newly integrated business units while partnering closely with finance and operational stakeholders to ensure accurate reporting, scalable processes, and efficient financial operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead month-end and quarter-end close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, supporting schedules, and financial reporting.
• Oversee accounting operations related to integrated business units and support ongoing transition initiatives.
• Manage accounting workflows involving accounts receivable, accounts payable, commissions, and subledger activity.
• Support financial systems, data mapping, and process improvements across multiple operational platforms.
• Assist with the design and management of agency management systems (AMS), ERP, billing, receivables, payables, and related accounting processes.
• Prepare and review variance analyses, identifying key financial trends and business drivers.
• Support acquisition and integration activities, including process alignment, control design, financial reporting, and operational readiness.
• Develop and enhance accounting policies, procedures, controls, and documentation.
• Partner with cross-functional teams across finance, operations, technology, legal, tax, and external auditors.
• Drive process improvements and scalable solutions to support a growing organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong experience with financial reporting, close processes, reconciliations, and general ledger accounting.
• Experience with ERP systems, subledgers, and accounting process design.
• Knowledge of AR/AP, receivables, commissions, and operational accounting processes.
• Experience preparing and reviewing variance and financial analysis.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and internal controls.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Desired Skills and Experience

Seeking candidates with 10+ years of accounting experience within an insurance brokerage environment. Ideal candidates will have expertise in month-end close, financial reporting, consolidations, intercompany accounting, general ledger management, account reconciliations, ERP systems (preferably NetSuite), and GAAP. Experience supporting acquisitions, M&A integrations, process improvements, and scaling accounting operations in a high-growth environment is highly preferred. CPA designation is a plus.