Interim Director of Accounting

Hunter Hamilton; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunter Hamilton is seeking an experienced Director of Accounting to oversee a high-volume accounting function and a small team. The role reports to the CFO and focuses on accurate reporting, a rigorous monthly close, and hands-on leadership during a transition period.

The ideal candidate will balance strategic oversight with practical, day-to-day involvement, lead a small staff, foster cross-functional collaboration, and drive process improvements while maintaining strong internal controls.

Qualifications

• CPA license preferred.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and experience overseeing the monthly close and financial reporting processes.
• Experience managing high-volume transactional accounting operations, including accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and support a small accounting team.
• Hands-on leadership style with the ability to balance oversight and direct involvement in day-to-day operations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with executive leadership and staff.
• Proven ability to identify process inefficiencies and improve procedures.
• Ability to step into an established environment quickly and provide immediate leadership.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring accuracy and timely execution across core functions.
• Lead the monthly close process and ensure integrity of financial records and reporting.
• Oversee high-volume accounts payable, accounts receivable, and other transactional activities.
• Provide oversight of daily payment processing and related accounting activities.
• Manage, mentor, and develop a small accounting team.
• Evaluate and implement process improvements to streamline workflows.
• Maintain internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure accurate reporting.
• Collaborate with the CFO and other stakeholders to support financial operations.
• Work with the current leadership during the transition to ensure continuity.

Skills

Technical accounting

Leadership

Communication

Process improvement

Education

CPA license

Job description

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on accounting leader to oversee accounting operations for an established, growing organization. This individual will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial reporting, managing a high-volume accounting function, and leading a small accounting team through a leadership transition.

Reporting to the CFO, the Director of Accounting will oversee the monthly close process, transactional accounting operations, and day-to-day execution of core accounting activities. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator and people leader who can balance strategic oversight with a willingness to roll up their sleeves and work alongside the team.

This opportunity will begin on an interim basis, with the potential to transition into a permanent position.

Key Responsibilities

• Accounting Operations: Oversee day-to-day accounting activities, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and timely execution across core accounting functions.
• Financial Close & Reporting: Lead the monthly financial close process and ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial records and reporting.
• Transactional Accounting: Oversee high-volume accounts payable, accounts receivable, and other transactional accounting activities, supporting efficient processing and accurate recordkeeping.
• Payment Processing: Provide oversight of daily payment processing and related accounting activities, ensuring appropriate controls and timely execution.
• Team Leadership: Manage, mentor, and develop a small accounting team consisting of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and staff accounting personnel.
• Process Improvement: Evaluate existing accounting processes, identify opportunities to improve efficiency, and implement practical solutions to streamline workflows.
• Internal Controls: Maintain appropriate accounting controls and procedures to support accurate reporting, safeguard company assets, and promote operational consistency.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with the CFO and other key stakeholders to support financial operations, resolve accounting issues, and maintain clear communication across the organization.
• Leadership Transition: Work alongside the current accounting leader during the transition period to ensure continuity of operations and a smooth transfer of responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license preferred.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and experience overseeing the monthly close and financial reporting processes.
• Experience managing high-volume transactional accounting operations, including accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and support a small accounting team.
• A hands-on leadership style with the ability to balance oversight, problem-solving, and direct involvement in day-to-day operations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with executive leadership and accounting staff.
• Proven ability to identify process inefficiencies, strengthen accounting procedures, and improve operational effectiveness.
• Ability to step into an established environment quickly, assess priorities, and provide immediate leadership and support.