Director of Accounting- Pipeline Role

LHH; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH in Tampa partners with leading companies to place Director of Accounting in pivotal finance roles. This senior position leads external reporting, oversees SOX controls, and ensures financial statements comply with U.S.

GAAP, coordinating with auditors and regulators. You will drive month-end close across multiple entities, guide M&A considerations and IPO readiness, and develop robust accounting policies while mentoring multi-location teams and partnering with FP&A, Tax, Legal, and executive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (required).
• 10–15+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Director/Financial Reporting leadership experience.
• CPA strongly preferred.
• Public accounting background (Big 4 or national firm) preferred.
• Deep expertise in SEC reporting, U.S. GAAP, and SOX environments.
• Experience supporting M&A, complex transactions, or IPO readiness.
• ERP and consolidation system experience strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to lead teams in fast-paced, high-compliance environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee external financial reporting, including SEC filings (10-Q, 10-K, 8-K) where applicable
• Ensure timely, accurate, and compliant financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP
• Own and manage SOX compliance, internal controls, and audit readiness
• Serve as the primary liaison for external auditors, advisors, and regulatory bodies
• Lead accounting considerations for M&A activity, integrations, and IPO preparation
• Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes across entities or locations
• Review complex accounting matters and prepare technical accounting memos
• Develop, maintain, and enhance accounting policies and procedures
• Provide leadership and oversight to multi-location accounting teams
• Partner closely with FP&A, Tax, Legal, and executive leadership
• Prepare and support executive, board-level, and investor reporting
• Identify and implement process and system improvements to scale operations

Skills

External financial reporting

GAAP

SOX compliance

Leadership

M&A experience

Auditors liaison

Regulatory reporting

Financial statement analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Consolidation software

Job description

We're partnering with top companies across the Tampa Bay market to place Director of Accounting into high-impact roles, but many of these opportunities are never posted publicly.

Instead of applying into a black hole, this is an opportunity to build a direct relationship with a recruiter who can connect you to both current openings and upcoming roles aligned to your experience, goals, and compensation expectations.

Whether you're actively exploring or just open to the right opportunity, this network is designed to give you early access, market insight, and a competitive tailored edge.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee external financial reporting, including SEC filings (10-Q, 10-K, 8-K) where applicable
• Ensure timely, accurate, and compliant financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP
• Own and manage SOX compliance, internal controls, and audit readiness
• Serve as the primary liaison for external auditors, advisors, and regulatory bodies
• Lead accounting considerations for M&A activity, integrations, and IPO preparation
• Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes across entities or locations
• Review complex accounting matters and prepare technical accounting memos
• Develop, maintain, and enhance accounting policies and procedures
• Provide leadership and oversight to multi-location accounting teams
• Partner closely with FP&A, Tax, Legal, and executive leadership
• Prepare and support executive, board-level, and investor reporting
• Identify and implement process and system improvements to scale operations

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (required)
• 10–15+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Prior experience in a Director of Accounting, Director of Financial Reporting, or similar leadership role
• CPA strongly preferred
• Public accounting background (Big 4 or national firm) preferred
• Deep expertise in SEC reporting, U.S. GAAP, and SOX environments
• Experience supporting M&A, complex transactions, or IPO readiness preferred
• ERP and consolidation system experience strongly preferred
• Proven ability to lead teams and operate in fast-paced, high-compliance environments