Hybrid: Public Company Accounting & Reporting Director

LHH; Dallas (TX); On-site; Full time

Job description

A publicly traded, organization is searching for a Director of Accounting and Reporting to oversee corporate accounting and external financial reporting. This role reports directly to the VP of Accounting and will serve as a true partner in strengthening technical accounting, financial reporting, and team performance. The ideal candidate brings a strong mix of hands‑on technical expertise, public‑company reporting experience, and natural leadership—someone comfortable rolling up their sleeves while also guiding and developing a team.

This position pays 165K-175K+Bonus and is in office ONLY 2 days/week.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Direct partnership with a highly collaborative VP
• Ownership of both corporate accounting and financial reporting
• Meaningful exposure to executive leadership, investor relations, and the broader business
• Team leadership responsibility with the ability to shape structure, process, and culture

What You’ll Do

• Oversee corporate accounting and external financial reporting for a publicly traded company
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance
• Own preparation and review of SEC filings (10‑K, 10‑Q), including XBRL tagging
• Ensure strong technical accounting compliance with US GAAP and SEC requirements
• Partner with the VP of Accounting to strengthen processes, analytics, and internal controls
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Operations Accounting and Investor Relations
• Review complex accounting matters and provide technical guidance to the team
• Identify opportunities to shorten close timelines and improve financial reporting quality
• Mentor and develop talent, setting expectations and elevating team performance

What They’re Looking For

• Strong technical accounting expertise
• Deep corporate general ledger and close experience
• Proven public‑company financial reporting experience (10‑K, 10‑Q)
• 8-12+ years of progressive accounting and reporting experience
• Background in public accounting (Big Four or national firm) strongly preferred
• Demonstrated leadership ability with a track record of rallying and developing teams
• Naturally curious mindset—asks questions, challenges status quo, drives improvement
• Experience with XBRL tagging