Director, U.S. Accounting & Financial Strategy

McDermott Will & Schulte; New York (NY); On-site; USD 203,000 - 288,000; Full time

Job summary

McDermott Will & Schulte in New York seeks a Director of Accounting to lead the firm’s U.S. accounting operations, financial reporting, general ledger integrity, and governance.

This role shapes the accounting strategy, strengthens controls, and ensures timely, accurate reporting across the organization. The ideal candidate has at least 10 years of experience, a related bachelor's degree, and professional credentials (CPA and/or MBA).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field; CPA or MBA preferred.
• Ten years of related work experience in accounting/finance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, Word; data governance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the firm’s accounting strategy to support growth and operational excellence.
• Establish and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and governance frameworks.
• Lead evaluation and implementation of accounting standards and reporting requirements.
• Oversee general ledger integrity and financial reporting processes.
• Partner with leadership to enhance reporting capabilities and performance insights.
• Monitor financial trends and risks; drive cross-functional accounting transformations.
• Champion continuous improvement to strengthen controls and service delivery.
• Establish monitoring for policy compliance and control performance.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Organizational skills

Confidential information handling

Deadline pressure management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

CPA

MBA

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

McDermott Will & Schulte in New York seeks a Director of Accounting to lead the firm’s U.S. accounting operations, financial reporting, general ledger integrity, and governance.

This role shapes the accounting strategy, strengthens controls, and ensures timely, accurate reporting across the organization. The ideal candidate has at least 10 years of experience, a related bachelor's degree, and professional credentials (CPA and/or MBA).