Director of Accounting, Multi-Entity Leader: Fast Close

Keller Executive Search; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary range: USD 90,000 - 135,0

Annual bonus

Benefits package

Paid time off

Job summary

Keller Executive Search partnered with a rapidly growing multi-entity professional services organization to appoint a Director of Accounting. This high-impact role standardises practices, drives operational excellence, and ensures accurate, timely financial reporting.

The successful candidate will lead accounting across multiple entities and locations, improve close timelines, support post-acquisition integration, and enhance financial visibility for executive leadership.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience with leadership responsibility.
• Experience managing multi-entity accounting environments.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
• Experience overseeing month-end close processes in complex organisations.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting operations across multiple legal entities.
• Drive month-end close processes with a target close timeline of Day 10.
• Standardise accounting policies, chart of accounts, and reporting frameworks across entities.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee audit processes and coordinate with external auditors.
• Develop and manage rolling cash flow forecasts (minimum 8-week visibility).
• Establish strong internal controls and financial governance.
• Supervise and mentor accounting staff, including remote bookkeepers.
• Support integration of newly acquired entities, including system and process alignment.
• Partner with executive leadership to deliver clear, decision-ready financial insights.
• Identify and resolve reporting discrepancies, inefficiencies, and risk areas.

Skills

Multi-entity accounting

Leadership

GAAP knowledge

Month-end close

Process improvement

Remote team management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Job description

Keller Executive Search partnered with a rapidly growing multi-entity professional services organization to appoint a Director of Accounting. This high-impact role standardises practices, drives operational excellence, and ensures accurate, timely financial reporting.

The successful candidate will lead accounting across multiple entities and locations, improve close timelines, support post-acquisition integration, and enhance financial visibility for executive leadership.