Director, Technical Accounting

Jobtailor; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in the United States (Jacksonville, FL) seeks a seasoned accounting leader to head the technical accounting function. You will ensure the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of financial reporting while guiding policy development and staff leadership.

Collaborate with executives and auditors, supervise year-end close, and maintain accounting policies. A CPA or equivalent is preferred, with 10+ years of experience and a proven track record in building and retaining a competent

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in accounting/finance leadership roles.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required.
• Experience with ERP systems is essential.
• CPA or other professional certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the organization's technical accounting function.
• Ensure integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of financial reporting.
• Oversee development and maintenance of accounting policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with senior executives and stakeholders.
• Hire, train and retain competent accounting staff.
• Coordinate year-end close process with external auditors.
• Clarify roles and responsibilities within the accounting team.

Skills

Technical accounting

Financial reporting

Leadership

Collaboration

Communication

CPA

Team development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

• Lead the organization's technical accounting function
• Ensure integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of financial reporting
• Oversee development and maintenance of accounting policies and procedures
• Collaborate with senior executives and stakeholders
• Hire, train and retain competent accounting staff
• Coordinate year-end close process with external auditors
• Clarify roles and responsibilities within the accounting team

Requirements

• 10 years or more of experience
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• Experience with ERP systems
• CPA or other professional certification is a plus

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in technical accounting, ensuring the integrity and accuracy of financial reporting while leading and developing a competent accounting team. Proficient in overseeing accounting policies, procedures, and year-end close processes in collaboration with stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Technical Accounting Leadership
• Financial Reporting Accuracy
• ERP Systems Experience
• Team Development and Training
• CPA Certification

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Financial Reporting
• Accounting Policies
• Year-End Close Process
• Technical Accounting
• Financial Analysis

Soft Skills

• Collaboration
• Leadership
• Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

• CPA

Industry Keywords

• Accounting
• Finance
• Financial Integrity
• Stakeholder Engagement

Tools & Technologies

• ERP Systems