Director of Technical Accounting & GAAP Leadership

Elior; Houston (TX); Híbrido; USD 140.000 - 170.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Descripción de la vacante

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.

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Technical accounting

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Excel proficiency

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong communication

Leadership

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

CPA Certification (preferred)

Herramientas

ERP systems

Finance reporting tools

Descripción del empleo

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.