Director, Technical Accounting (Hybrid - Jacksonville)

Step Up For Students, Inc; Jacksonville (FL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work options

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Step Up For Students, Inc. is seeking a Director of Technical Accounting to lead the organization’s GAAP accounting function and ensure accurate, timely financial reporting.

You will guide policy development, internal controls, and collaboration with senior leadership to assure compliance and sound financial decisions. The role requires building and mentoring a high‑performing team, coordinating with auditors, and driving continuous improvement across the close process in a remote/work flexible

Qualifications

• 10+ years of accounting/finance experience with GAAP.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• Experience with ERP systems implementations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee reconciliations across balance sheet and income statement.
• Ensure US GAAP compliance and proper month/quarter close.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies and internal controls.
• Lead and develop accounting staff; provide training.
• Support external auditors and major finance projects.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Director, Technical Accounting (Hybrid - Jacksonville)

Virtual

Job Description

Posted Friday, July 10, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Do you have a passion for children and education? Would you like to positively impact families in need of help? We want to speak with you! Step Up For Students empowers families to pursue and engage in the most appropriate learning options for their children.

Step Up For Students empowers families to pursue the most appropriate learning options for their children. We unite communities to provide scholarships that open doors to a stronger future. With this support, students can choose the right learning environment and access resources to reach their full potential.

Our culture is rooted in two core values:

• Everyone is an asset
• Every event is an improvement opportunity

These values guide how we work together and continuously improve. We expect every team member to bring these principles to life in their daily work.

The Director of Technical Accounting is responsible for leading the organization’s technical accounting function and ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of financial reporting in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). This role oversees the development, implementation, and maintenance of accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls designed to safeguard company assets, mitigate risk, and support compliance with regulatory and reporting requirements.

The Director will ensure consistent application of accounting standards across the organization and provide technical accounting guidance on complex transactions and emerging accounting issues. This position leads a team of supervisors and accounting professionals, fostering a high-performance culture focused on operational excellence, continuous improvement, and professional development.

Success in this role requires strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively partner with senior executives and stakeholders across all levels of the organization. The Director of Technical Accounting reports directly to the Controller and serves as a key advisor on accounting policy, financial reporting, and internal control matters.

Location: Remote (United States)

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversees the generation and review of reconciliations across all areas of the balance sheet and income statement.
• Ensures that company financial records are maintained in compliance with company policies and US GAAP. Responsible for reviewing monthly/quarterly account reconciliations and other documents to ensure within compliance.
• Accountable for ensuring that policies and procedures are in place to provide reasonable assurance that the company assets are protected.
• Ensures the organization has the systems, policies, processes, procedures, and internal controls in place to protect the assets of the programs.
• Maintains a thorough understanding of financial reporting and general ledger structure.
• Helps to plan, organize and coordinate the year-end close process with external auditors, including the state auditor general audit.
• Hires, trains and retains competent accounting staff while leveraging strengths.
• Clarifies roles and responsibilities to develop and implement training programs in order to maximize and reach optimal individual and organizational goals.
• Maintains job results of the accounting staff by coaching, planning, monitoring, and appraising job results while providing mentoring and counseling to staff.
• Supports the CFO, VP of Finance and Controller with special projects.
• In concert with the Controller, this position will support the Vice President, Finance and CFO in major endeavors related to the strategic projects assigned to the Finance Department.
• Collaborates with Controller, Director of Corporate Accounting and Program Accounting to interpret goals and vision of Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and VP of Finance to position the Finance Department to effectively support the goals of the company.
• Collaborates effectively with other departments which includes Financial Planning & Analysis and Financial Systems & Data.
• The above is not an all-inclusive list of all duties performed by this job title, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent may be required to perform other additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated success and a proven track record in professional/life experience in specific job functions, projects, or industries. Military service can substitute for professional experience and/or formal education requirements.
• 10 years or more of experience and a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance. Experience with ERP systems to include implementations.

You’ll Stand Out If You Have:

• CPA or other professional certification is a plus.
• While all qualified applicants will be considered, preference will be given to candidates living in Jacksonville, FL, or the surrounding areas.
• Demonstrates critical Transformation and Leadership skills and abilities: True Collaboration; Focusing on Outcomes: Owning and effectively solving problems for today and the future; Empathetic Leadership; Adaptability and Resilience; Emotional Intelligence/CEM skills and Continuous Development/Continuous Improvement Mindsets.
• Ability and experience at leading others and influencing their superiors on the appropriate paths for the organization.
• Excellent communication skills for all levels within the organization.
• Relies on extensive experience to plan and accomplish goals.
• Ability to coach, develop action plans which maximize performance, and provide effective feedback.
• High level of technical skills and the ability to understand how investments in technology benefit the accounting function and the business.
• Knowledge of risk management able to understand the key risk to the organization.
• Proven skills in adding value to the accounting department and the organization.
• Ability to ensure successful completion of the company’s tax filings.
• Ability to demonstrate active listening skills.
• Ability to demonstrate a great degree of innovation, self-direction and good judgment/problem solving skills when making decisions.

Interview Process:

• Veriff Identity Verification
• Final Video Interview with VP, Corporate Finance

Why you’ll love working here:

• Award-Winning Culture: We’ve been named one of the Best Companies to Work For four years in a row by Florida Trend and Workforce Research Group and honored as one of the Healthiest Companies by Florida’s First Coast Worksite Wellness Council. Fast Company recognized us as one of the Best Workplaces for Innovators—proof that we foster an environment where big ideas and bold thinking are encouraged.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus HSA, FSA, and Lifestyle Spending Accounts. We also offer a competitive 401(k) with company match to help you plan for the future.
• Flexibility & Work-Life Harmony: Remote work options and unique time-off programs—including 14 paid holidays, Care and Parental Leave, and our Flexible Leave policy.
• Growth & Development: From mentorship programs to management training and professional development opportunities, we invest in your career journey every step of the way.
• Supportive Professional Environment: Our dedicated coaching team is here to help you succeed, and employee-led committees give you a voice in shaping our workplace. Collaboration isn’t just encouraged, it’s how we work.

Working Conditions and Equipment Use:

• Work is performed indoors in a typical office environment - not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
• Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance may be required, depending on role responsibilities.
• Must be able to lift up to fifteen (15) pounds.
• Frequent use of office machines to include telephone, computer, and printer.

Step Up For Students is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity & inclusion in the workplace.