Director of Accounting Operations

Rello Search Partners; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruiting firm is seeking a Director of Accounting Operations in Tampa to manage a large accounting department. This high-visibility role requires overseeing 30+ staff, ensuring compliance with US GAAP, and developing policies. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and significant experience in management. The position is full-time and initially onsite, transitioning to a hybrid model after 6 months.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of direct and relevant experience in accounting.
• 2+ years of managing an accounting department of 6+ staff.
• Exceptional presentation and communication skills both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, mentor and develop the accounting department.
• Ensure accurate reporting of accounting transactions in accordance with US GAAP.
• Develop and implement consistent policies and procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Accounting principles

Internal controls

Education

Bachelor degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Rello Search Partners provided pay range

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Base pay range

$110,000.00/yr - $120,000.00/yr

Direct message the job poster from Rello Search Partners

Rello Search Partners is recruiting for a Director of Accounting Operations with our client in Tampa to manage the department and staff. Our client is a private company in the real estate and property management services industry with multiple locations throughout the Tampa Bay area.

This is a high visibility role reporting to the CFO and managing a large accounting department of 30+ staff to include 3-4 direct reports.

** Only local candidates residing in Tampa and able to work onsite for the first 3-6 months then hybrid 3 days onsite will be considered for the position. This is NOT a remote role. **

Responsibilities:

• Lead, manage, mentor and develop the accounting department consisting of 30+ staff and 3-4 direct reports.
• Provide accurate and timely recording of accounting transaction activities in accordance with US GAAP. This includes the preparation, review, and approval of monthly financial statements and applicable annual attest engagements / tax returns in a timely manner based on established deadlines.
• Responsible for ensuring internal controls are in place according to Corporate requirements.
• Ensure monthly financials prepared by Accountants are reviewed prior to distribution.
• Manage the accounting team performance with a focus on development and training.
• Provide timely information to external auditors to ensure timely completion of attest engagements/tax returns.
• Develop and implement consistent policies, procedures, accounting principles, best practices and reporting requirements throughout the accounting organization and ensures appropriate cross-training.
• Foster collaborative relationships with cross functional stakeholders with a focus on customer service.

Requirements:

• Bachelor degree Accounting or Finance from an accredited university
• CPA license a plus but not required
• 6+ years of direct and relevant experience in accounting
• 2+ years of managing and supervising an accounting department of 6+ staff
• Accounting Services/Government/Not for Profit or Real Estate/Community Management and Grant accounting knowledge highly desired
• Possess exceptional presentation and communication skills both written and verbal
• Some local travel maybe required

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing

Industries: Government Administration, Non-profit Organizations, and Real Estate

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