Director of Accounting

The Hana Group; Wayne (PA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hana Group in Wayne, PA is seeking a Director of Accounting responsible for overseeing all accounting and financial reporting, month-end and year-end closes, GAAP compliance, and coordinating audits.

You will lead the accounting team, monitor cash flow, manage accounts payable/receivable, support budgeting and forecasting, and provide financial analysis to inform executive decisions. On-site collaboration with senior leadership across departments is essential.

Qualifications

• CPA or progress toward CPA preferred.
• At least 10 years of accounting experience with 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Experience in corporate or government contracting environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee month-end and year-end closes.
• Ensure GAAP compliance and regulatory reporting.
• Lead accounting team and establish internal controls.
• Coordinate audits with external auditors and stakeholders.
• Monitor cash flow and manage accounts payable/receivable.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Provide financial analysis to guide executive decisions.
• Collaborate with senior leadership across departments.

Skills

Financial Analysis

GAAP Knowledge

Leadership

Internal Controls

Auditing

Cash Flow Management

Contract Accounting

Team Management

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Bachelors in Accounting/Finance

MBA or MS in Accounting preferred

Tools

ERP Systems

Excel

Financial Software

Job description

Company Description

The Hana Group is a security services company with operations based in Wayne, Pennsylvania and Honolulu, Hawaii. Under the Native Hawaiian Organization, The Hana Group provides Contracted armed and unarmed security support for military, government, and civilian clients in both classified and unclassified environments across the United States. Other Contracted services provided to the Government include Landscaping Services as well as I.T. Services. The company leverages the resources and management experience of affiliated NHO companies to deliver professional, reliable security services that protect critical facilities and landmarks. Its offerings include access and intrusion control, patrols, emergency response, key and sensitive area access control, security operations command services, SCIF escorting, visitor control and badging, and incident response and investigations. This mission-driven focus supports a culture of excellence and strong customer partnerships.

Role Description

The Director of Accounting is a full-time, on-site role based in Wayne, Pennsylvania, responsible for overseeing all accounting and financial reporting activities for The Hana Group. This role manages the month-end and year-end closing processes, prepares and reviews financial statements, and ensures compliance with GAAP and relevant regulatory requirements. The Director of Accounting will lead the accounting team, establish and maintain internal controls, and coordinate audits with external auditors and stakeholders. Day-to-day responsibilities include monitoring cash flow, overseeing accounts payable and receivable, supporting budgeting and forecasting, and providing financial analysis to guide executive decision-making. The individual in this role collaborates closely with senior leadership and operations teams to align financial practices with the company’s strategic goals and contract requirements.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in Finance and Financial Reporting, with the ability to interpret and present financial data to leadership and stakeholders.


• Expertise in preparing and reviewing Financial Statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.


• Certified Public Accounting (CPA) credential or equivalent professional certification, or progress toward such certification.


• Advanced Analytical Skills to evaluate financial performance, identify trends, and support strategic recommendations.


• Experience in corporate or government contracting environments, ideally within security, defense, or related industries.


• Proficiency with accounting software and ERP systems, as well as strong Excel and general technology skills.


• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; a master’s degree (e.g., MBA or MS in Accounting) is preferred.


• Demonstrated leadership experience managing accounting teams, implementing internal controls, and overseeing audits.


• Ability to work on-site in Wayne, PA, collaborate effectively across departments, and handle sensitive information with discretion


• At least 10 years of progressively responsible accounting experience, including a minimum 3 years of management responsibility and 5 years in a senior role


• Demonstrated experience managing accounting operations for multiple legal entities or business units across multiple states and OCONUS


• Strong knowledge of GAAP and federal government contract accounting requirements


• Working knowledge of FAR, DFARS, CAS, SCA, indirect-rate structures, and contract billing


• Experience managing complex month-end and year-end close processes and consolidated financial reporting.