Director of Technical Accounting

Elior; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Elior is seeking a highly analytical Director of Accounting to lead the organization’s technical accounting function, ensuring GAAP-compliant, accurate financial reporting across a multi-entity environment. The role combines strategic oversight with hands-on technical execution and requires partnering with FP&A, Treasury, Legal, and executives.

The position focuses on year-end close, audits, and maintaining audit readiness, while driving improvements in controls and reporting processes.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including significant technical accounting and financial reporting experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• CPA preferred.
• Deep expertise in GAAP and financial reporting standards.
• Extensive experience preparing technical accounting memoranda and supporting complex accounting conclusions.
• Experience in multi-entity or consolidated reporting environments.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate complex transactions and accounting implications.
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and experience with ERP/reporting systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the organization’s technical accounting expert, researching and interpreting GAAP for complex and non-routine transactions.
• Lead preparation of technical accounting memos and formal position papers to support accounting conclusions.
• Provide oversight of financial reporting to ensure compliance with GAAP and internal policies.
• Review consolidated financial statements and assess reporting risks, judgments, and estimates.
• Lead accounting analysis related to revenue recognition, lease accounting, acquisitions, restructurings, and other significant transactions.
• Partner cross-functionally to evaluate accounting implications of new contracts, business initiatives, and strategic transactions.
• Monitor new and emerging accounting standards and assess impact to the organization.
• Strengthen internal controls and documentation to enhance reporting transparency and audit readiness.
• Lead coordination with external auditors on technical accounting matters and complex accounting areas.
• Drive continuous improvement in reporting processes, controls, and system enhancements related to financial data accuracy.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to accounting team members on technical accounting topics.
• Year-End Close: Lead and oversee the year-end financial close process, ensuring complex accounting matters, reconciliations, financial statement disclosures, and technical accounting conclusions are completed accurately and in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• External & Internal Audits: Serve as a key accounting liaison for external and internal audits, coordinating audit requests, preparing and reviewing supporting documentation and technical accounting memos, addressing auditor inquiries, and driving timely resolution of audit findings.
• Audit Readiness & Controls: Partner with Finance and Accounting leadership to maintain audit-ready documentation, strengthen internal controls, and identify opportunities to improve financial reporting and close processes.

Skills

Technical accounting

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Excel proficiency

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

CPA Certification (preferred)

Tools

ERP systems

Finance reporting tools

Job description

We are seeking a highly analytical and technically strong Director of Accounting to lead the organization’s technical accounting function and ensure the accuracy, integrity, and consistency of reporting.

This role serves as the subject matter expert on complex accounting matters, including new and evolving accounting standards, significant transactions, and business initiatives. The Director will partner closely with other accounting departments, FP&A, Treasury, Legal, and executive leadership to provide clear technical guidance and ensure compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies across a multi-entity environment.

This position combines strategic oversight with hands-on technical execution and plays a critical role in maintaining audit readiness and financial reporting excellence.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the organization’s technical accounting expert, researching and interpreting GAAP for complex and non-routine transactions
• Lead preparation of technical accounting memos and formal position papers to support accounting conclusions
• Provide oversight of financial reporting to ensure compliance with GAAP and internal policies
• Review consolidated financial statements and assess reporting risks, judgments, and estimates
• Lead accounting analysis related to revenue recognition, lease accounting, acquisitions, restructurings, and other significant transactions
• Partner cross-functionally to evaluate accounting implications of new contracts, business initiatives, and strategic transactions
• Monitor new and emerging accounting standards and assess impact to the organization
• Strengthen internal controls and documentation to enhance reporting transparency and audit readiness
• Lead coordination with external auditors on technical accounting matters and complex accounting areas
• Drive continuous improvement in reporting processes, controls, and system enhancements related to financial data accuracy
• Provide mentorship and guidance to accounting team members on technical accounting topics
• Year-End Close: Lead and oversee the year-end financial close process, ensuring complex accounting matters, reconciliations, financial statement disclosures, and technical accounting conclusions are completed accurately and in accordance with U.S. GAAP and established reporting deadlines.
• External & Internal Audits: Serve as a key accounting liaison for external and internal audits, coordinating audit requests, preparing and reviewing supporting documentation and technical accounting memos, addressing auditor inquiries, and driving timely resolution of audit findings.
• Audit Readiness & Controls: Partner with Finance and Accounting leadership to maintain audit-ready documentation, strengthen internal controls, and identify opportunities to improve financial reporting and close processes.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including significant technical accounting and financial reporting experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
• CPA Preferred
• Deep expertise in GAAP and financial reporting standards
• Extensive experience preparing technical accounting memoranda and supporting complex accounting conclusions
• Experience in multi-entity or consolidated reporting environments
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate complex transactions and accounting implications
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and experience with ERP/reporting systems
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Work Location:

This position is based in our Houston,TX office and follows a hybrid schedule of Mon-Thur in office and remote on Fridays.

4920 Westway Park Blvd – Suite 150, Houston, Texas 77041

Compensation:

Compensation for this role ranges from $140,000 to $170,000, commensurate with experience. Plus Bonus

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (for full-time employees)
• Voluntary UNUM coverage: Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
• Employee Discount Program
• Commuter Benefits (Transit and Parking)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Sick Time
• Holiday Pay (9 paid holidays)
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement (for full-time employees)