Director of Accounting

PACE Staffing Alternatives; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

PACE Staffing Alternatives in St. Louis, MO seeks an experienced accounting leader to guide month-end and year-end close, oversee a team of about 10 professionals, and deliver executive-level financial reporting.

You will drive the accounting integration of acquisitions, manage treasury and cash flow, and partner with FP&A on budgets and forecasting. This role emphasizes building strong internal controls, GAAP adherence, and strategic collaboration with senior leadership to support company

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA certification strongly preferred.
• 12+ years of progressive accounting experience with leadership responsibilities.
• Public accounting and/or professional services experience preferred.
• Experience with financial reporting, treasury operations, cash flow management, and internal controls.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and accounting principles.
• Experience with ERP systems and accounting technology.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop accounting professionals.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Experience leading change and process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end and year-end close processes.
• Mentor and develop a team of ~10 accountants, including up to four direct reports.
• Prepare executive-level financial reporting for senior leadership and governance committees.
• Lead accounting integration of acquired organizations (processes, systems, reporting).
• Oversee treasury operations, cash flow forecasting, and revenue cycle.
• Partner with FP&A on budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Drive accounting process improvements and technology initiatives.
• Strengthen internal controls and ensure GAAP compliance.
• Support strategic financial initiatives and organizational growth.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and senior leadership on financial matters.
• Provide leadership and change management across accounting processes and systems.

Skills

Leadership

GAAP

ERP systems

Financial reporting

Forecasting

Internal controls

Treasury

Cross-functional

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPA preferred

Tools

ERP software

Job description

• Lead month-end and year-end financial close processes.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of approximately 10 accounting professionals, including up to four direct reports.
• Prepare executive-level financial reporting for senior leadership and governance committees.
• Lead the accounting integration of acquired organizations, including processes, systems, and reporting.
• Oversee treasury operations, cash flow forecasting, and the revenue cycle.
• Partner with FP&A on budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Drive accounting process improvements, technology initiatives, and implementation of accounting best practices.
• Strengthen internal controls and ensure compliance with GAAP and established accounting policies.
• Support strategic financial initiatives and organizational growth through effective accounting leadership.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and senior leadership on financial and operational matters.
• Provide leadership and change management throughout accounting processes, systems, and organizational initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA certification strongly preferred.
• 12+ years of progressive accounting experience, including significant leadership responsibilities.
• Public accounting and/or professional services experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with financial reporting, treasury operations, cash flow management, and internal controls.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and accounting principles.
• Experience working with ERP systems and accounting technology.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop accounting professionals.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage change and lead process improvement initiatives.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.