Director of Accounting

Australia-Employment; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot seeks a Director of Accounting in Springfield, MA to lead a growing accounting team within a complex corporate environment, overseeing month-end close, financial reporting, internal controls, and audit support.

You will partner across the business to drive process improvements, ERP transformation, and leverage SAP expertise to enhance accuracy and efficiency. A Bachelor's in a relevant field is required, with 8+ years of experience; CPA/MSA/MBA preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Business; Master's in Accounting also accepted.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Previous people leadership or 5+ years of demonstrated informal leadership.
• Strong expense accounting and month-end close experience.
• Strong U.S. GAAP knowledge.
• Experience with internal controls, audit support, and financial reporting.
• Experience with fixed assets and/or lease accounting.
• CPA, MSA, or MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting team and oversee month-end close, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Partner across the business to drive process improvements and ERP transformations.
• Develop and mentor the accounting team to ensure high performance and succession planning.
• Provide audit support and ensure compliance with US GAAP and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Process improvement

Auditing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Economics/Business

Master's in Accounting or MBA preferred

Tools

SAP

Job description

Director of Accounting

$130000 - $160000 per year | Springfield, MA | On-site | Permanent

A bit about us:

Founded decades ago and based in Springfield, we are a large, established financial services organization with a complex corporate accounting environment. We offer the opportunity to lead critical accounting operations, partner across the business, develop a team, and drive process and technology improvements.

Why join us?

• Leadership role overseeing an accounting team
• Strong career growth and development opportunities
• Collaborative, cross-functional environment
• Exposure to automation, analytics, and ERP transformation
• Opportunity to lead major process improvements

Job Details

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Business; Master's in Accounting also accepted.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Previous people leadership or 5+ years of demonstrated informal leadership.
• Strong expense accounting and month-end close experience.
• Strong U.S. GAAP knowledge.
• Experience with internal controls, audit support, and financial reporting.
• Experience with fixed assets and/or lease accounting.
• SAP experience preferred.
• CPA, MSA, or MBA preferred.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.