Director of Accounting & Financial Strategy

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

CMG Leasing, Inc. seeks a Director of Accounting in Blacksburg, VA to lead the accounting department and partner with operational leaders on financial visibility.

This working leadership role combines strategic oversight with hands-on accounting activities and close involvement in critical matters. The ideal candidate has 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, GAAP knowledge, and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field.
• At least seven years of progressive accounting experience, including supervision.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial statements, reconciliations, budgeting, and audit support.
• Proficiency with integrated accounting systems and advanced Excel skills; Google tools required.

Responsibilities

• Direct accounting operations, establish department priorities and reporting calendars.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities and review key financials.
• Oversee general ledger, payables/receivables, accruals, fixed assets, and intercompany balances.
• Direct property accounting processes including rent revenue, resident balances, deposits, and vendor payments.
• Maintain policies, procedures, approvals, and segregation of duties; monitor controls with CFO.
• Coordinate external audits, tax support, real estate taxes, and lender requests.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Communication

Analytical thinking

Financial acumen

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Entrata

Google Sheets

Google Drive

Gmail

Microsoft Excel

Job description

CMG Leasing, Inc. seeks a Director of Accounting in Blacksburg, VA to lead the accounting department and partner with operational leaders on financial visibility.

This working leadership role combines strategic oversight with hands-on accounting activities and close involvement in critical matters. The ideal candidate has 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, GAAP knowledge, and strong Excel skills.