Director of Accounting

Rello Search Partners; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Rello Search Partners is recruiting a Director of Accounting for our client in Tampa. This hybrid role (3 days onsite, 2 remote) reports to the CFO and oversees all accounting operations, ensuring US GAAP compliance and strong internal controls.

Salary ranges from $125,000 to $175,000 per year. The ideal candidate will manage close processes, assist with SEC filings (10-Q/10-K), and implement new accounting pronouncements while guiding policy development and system improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; MBA preferred.
• 8+ years of relevant experience; 3+ years in supervisory role.
• CPA license required.
• Experience with SEC filings (10-Q and 10-K) and US GAAP.
• Startup/tech/software environment experience is helpful.
• Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills; presentation skills required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting operations, ensure US GAAP and internal controls compliance.
• Prepare financial statements and support quarterly/annual filings.
• Manage month/quarter/year-end close processes for timeliness and accuracy.
• Assist with 10-Q/10-K filings including footnotes and MD&A support.
• Research and implement new accounting pronouncements.
• Collaborate with other departments to provide timely financial information.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Inter-personal skills

Presentation skills

CPA license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

MBA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Rello Search Partners is recruiting for a Director of Accounting with our client in Tampa to manage the department and staff. Our client is a fast growing SaaS company headquartered in Tampa, FL. This newly created high visibility role reports to the CFO.

Only local candidates residing in the Tampa Bay area will be considered for the position. This is a hybrid schedule with 3 days onsite and 2 days remote.

Location: Tampa, FL. Salary: $125,000.00 - $175,000.00.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for overseeing all accounting operations, ensuring compliance with US GAAP, SEC financial reporting and internal controls compliance.
• Prepare financial statements, support quarterly and annual filings and ensure that the company’s accounting policies and procedures meet the demands of a public company environment.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Assist with the preparation of quarterly (10-Q) and annual (10-K) SEC filings, including footnote disclosures and MD&A support.
• Research and implement new accounting pronouncements.
• Key role in compliance, risk management and partnering with other departments to provide accurate and timely financial information.
• Develop and maintain accounting and finance policies, procedures, and programs.
• Oversee the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and fixed assets.
• Provide guidance on complex transactions (e.g., revenue recognition, software capitalization, business combinations, stock-based compensation, lease accounting).
• Ensure financial statements comply with US GAAP, SEC and other applicable regulatory requirements.
• Oversee intercompany accounting and foreign currency accounting.Coordinate with internal and external auditors by preparing audit schedules, providing supporting documentation, and addressing audit inquiries in a timely manner.
• Assist with forecasting, budgets, strategic planning, job costing, deal analysis and negotiations, and institutional financing.
• Collaborate with FP&A to provide variance analyses, financial trends, and operational metrics.
• Play a lead role in ERP and systems architecture initiatives implementing automation and process improvements across accounting and finance operations.
• Manage and develop teams with varying levels of responsibility, fostering growth and performance at all levels.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required, MBA preferred
• 8+ years applicable experience; 3+ years in a supervisory role
• CPA license required
• Must have recent SEC filings (10-Q & 10-K) and financial reporting experience
• Experience in a start-up and technology/software development environments helpful
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local statutes governing the US General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Must have exceptional leadership, communication and inter-personal skills; presentation skills is also a must