Director of Accounting

Forvis Mazars US Executive Search Practice; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote role

Job summary

Forvis Mazars US Executive Search Practice seeks a highly motivated Director of Accounting for a nationally recognized healthcare organization. This fully remote role focuses on strengthening accounting processes, improving financial reporting, and supporting growth.

Reporting to the CFO, you will oversee accounting operations, ensure timely reporting, support audits, and lead cross-functional process improvements in a collaborative environment with strong career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA strongly preferred
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with a preference for public accounting and healthcare industry exposure
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, and grant accounting
• Demonstrated ability to improve processes and operate effectively in a fully remote environment
• Excellent communication, analytical, and leadership skills with a focus on long-term career growth

Responsibilities

• Oversee core accounting operations and month-end close.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting to leadership and stakeholders.
• Support audit and compliance initiatives across the organization.
• Drive process improvements and partner cross-functionally to scale growth.
• Operate effectively in a fully remote environment with strong collaboration.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Process improvement

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA strongly preferred

Tools

Grant accounting software

ERP systems

Job description

A nationally recognized, mission-driven healthcare organization is seeking a highly motivated Director of Accounting to join its growing finance team. This newly created, fully remote role offers an exciting opportunity to make an immediate impact by strengthening accounting processes, enhancing financial reporting, and supporting organizational growth. The ideal candidate brings a strong technical accounting foundation and is eager to apply their experience within a dynamic healthcare environment.

Reporting to the CFO, the Director of Accounting will oversee core accounting operations, ensure timely and accurate financial reporting, and support audit and compliance initiatives. This individual will play a key role in driving process improvements and partnering cross-functionally across the organization. With high visibility and strong leadership support, this role provides a clear path for career growth and advancement within a collaborative, purpose-driven environment.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA strongly preferred
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with a preference for public accounting and healthcare industry exposure
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, and grant accounting
• Demonstrated ability to improve processes and operate effectively in a fully remote environment
• Excellent communication, analytical, and leadership skills with a focus on long-term career growth

This is a unique opportunity to join an amazing organization making a huge impact with the flexibility of fully remote.