Director of Accounting

RubinBrown LLP; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

RubinBrown LLP in St. Louis seeks a Director of Accounting to lead the Internal Accounting team and oversee the firm's accounting operations.

Reporting to the CAO with interaction with the CFO and Finance Committee, this role provides leadership across financial reporting, treasury, internal controls, and acquisition integration. Ideal candidates will have a CPA, 12+ years in accounting leadership, and experience in professional services or public accounting, with strong GAAP knowledge and ERP

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA strongly preferred.
• At least 12 years of progressive accounting leadership experience.
• Public accounting and/or professional services experience preferred.
• Experience with financial reporting, treasury, and internal controls.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, ERP systems, and accounting technology.
• Proven leadership, communication, and change management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the month-end and year-end close processes.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 10 accounting professionals including up to 4 direct reports.
• Prepare executive financial reporting for the CFO, Finance Committee, and Board of Directors.
• Lead the accounting integration of acquired firms.
• Oversee treasury operations, cash flow forecasting, and the revenue cycle.
• Partner with FP&A on budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Drive process improvements, technology initiatives, and accounting best practices.
• Strengthen internal controls and ensure compliance with GAAP and firm policies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Change management

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Treasury

Internal controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Accounting technology

Job description

St. Louis Office
St. Louis, MO 63105, USA

Description

RubinBrown LLPis one of the nation’s leading accounting and professional consulting firms with a commitment to building personal relationships and delivering totally satisfied clients. The RubinBrown name and reputation are synonymous with experience, integrity, and value. We have revenue of approximately $265 million with 1,000+ team members across locations in Chicago, Denver, Detroit, Kansas City, Las Vegas, Mumbai (India), Nashville, and St. Louis.

We are seeking a Director of Accounting to lead our Internal Accounting team and oversee the firm's accounting operations. Reporting to the CAO with regular interaction with the CFO and Finance Committee, this role provides leadership across financial reporting, accounting operations, treasury, internal controls, and acquisition integration. It's an opportunity to shape the finance function while supporting the firm's continued growth through strategic initiatives and M&A.

Major Responsibilities

• Lead the month-end and year-end close processes.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 10 accounting professionals including up to 4 direct reports.
• Prepare executive financial reporting for the CFO, Finance Committee, and Board of Directors.
• Lead the accounting integration of acquired firms.
• Oversee treasury operations, cash flow forecasting, and the revenue cycle.
• Partner with FP&A on budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Drive process improvements, technology initiatives, and accounting best practices.
• Strengthen internal controls and ensure compliance with GAAP and firm policies.

Preferred Experience / Background / Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA strongly preferred.
• At least 12-years of progressive accounting leadership experience.
• Public accounting and/or professional services experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with financial reporting, treasury, and internal controls.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, ERP systems, and accounting technology.
• Proven leadership, communication, and change management skills.

Hybrid work arrangement with significant onsite presence required to support executive partnership, cross-functional collaboration, and business operations.

• Standard business hours with occasional additional hours as needed to support business objectives.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the role in an office environment, including computer-based work, movement throughout the workplace, and occasional handling of materials weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.

One Firm

To foster a highly respected, inclusive culture that helps foster and promote an environment that is diverse and equitable for all team members and the firm to achieve growth and deepened expertise. RubinBrown is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

EEO Employer W/M/Vet/Disabled

RubinBrown is an independent member of Baker Tilly International, the 9th largest accounting and business advisory network in the world. For more information, visitwww.rubinbrown.com.

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