Senior Director, Finance & Accounting

Sterling Seacrest Pritchard Inc; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity stake in firm

Mentorship with CFO

High-impact role

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Sterling Seacrest Pritchard Inc. in Atlanta, GA, seeks a Senior Director, Finance & Accounting to partner with the CFO, lead the accounting function, and scale financial operations for growth. You will drive close processes, forecasting, and strategic reporting while shaping internal controls and finance systems for automation and cross-functional excellence.

The role offers direct CFO mentorship, leadership impact, and a path to long-term finance leadership within a growing firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA required; MBA preferred.
• 8+ years in accounting/finance with leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting operations, general ledger, reconciliations, and close processes.
• Manage cash flow forecasting and liquidity, debt covenants, and banking relationships.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies, internal controls, and desk procedures.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Budgeting & forecasting

Financial reporting

Audit coordination

Process improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

CPA

MBA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Financial modeling

Data analytics tools

Job description

About the Organization At Sterling Seacrest Pritchard, we are here to serve as your risk advisors first and insurance broker second.

We have a highly skilled team ready to collaborate with your business to position you to reach your goals with uniquely tailored insurance and consulting solutions.

EOE Statement

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Category Administration

Description

The Senior Director, Finance & Accounting is a senior leadership role responsible for partnering closely with the Chief Financial Officer to oversee the firm's accounting operations, strategic financial planning, financial systems, and cross-functional financial processes. This individual will lead the Accounting team, strengthen the firm's financial infrastructure, and translate financial information into actionable business guidance. The role offers increasing scope and autonomy as the successful candidate demonstrates mastery and is designed to develop the firm's long-term finance leadership capacity within a growing organization.

Accounting Operations & Controls

• Partner with the CFO to oversee all accounting operations, including general ledger management, reconciliations, and month-end and year-end close. Own the close calendar, reduce cycle time, and ensure the integrity of the underlying accounting records.
• Oversee cash management and liquidity, including cash flow forecasting, working capital monitoring, and compliance with debt covenants and banking requirements.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies, internal control documentation, and desk procedures, ensuring the control environment scales with the firm's growth.

Team Leadership & Financial Systems

• Directly lead the Accounting team, including workload planning, performance feedback, professional development, accountability, and succession depth in key roles.
• Lead and mature the firm's financial systems strategy, including the evaluation, selection, implementation, integration, and optimization of accounting and reporting platforms, as well as user training and adoption across the finance organization.
• Champion automation, workflow redesign, and AI-enabled finance processes to improve efficiency, reporting accuracy, control effectiveness, and scalability.
• Design, document, and continuously improve cross-functional financial processes, including AP vendor lifecycle management, producer status configuration, payroll and tax coordination, in partnership with Accounting, HR, Operations, and other stakeholders.

Planning, Analysis & Reporting

• Lead annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, and financial planning cycles. Partner with department leaders on their budgets and deliver monthly variance analysis with clear explanations of business drivers.
• Develop financial and operational performance metrics, dashboards, and management reporting that improve business visibility and support executive decision-making.
• Prepare and present financial analysis and reporting to firm leadership and, as appropriate, the board.

Stakeholder Relations & Strategic Initiatives

• Serve as a key point of contact for external auditors, tax advisors, and banking partners, and coordinate the annual audit and tax filing calendar.
• Support acquisition due diligence, financial modeling, purchase accounting integration, post-acquisition process alignment, and performance analysis.
• Contribute to long-term capital planning, producer compensation analysis, organic growth reporting, and other strategic financial initiatives.
• Represent the finance function in cross-departmental initiatives and firmwide process design projects.

Leadership Competencies

• Leads through influence, collaboration, and clear accountability.
• Balances strategic thinking with disciplined operational execution.
• Builds trust through transparency, sound judgment, and reliable follow-through.
• Promotes continuous improvement, thoughtful innovation, and responsible technology adoption.
• Communicates effectively with executives, producers, department leaders, and finance team members.

What We Offer

• A meaningful stake in the firm's long-term success.
• Direct mentorship from and close collaboration with the CFO.
• A high-impact role with genuine influence over the firm's financial operations, systems, and strategic direction.
• Competitive compensation and benefits commensurate with experience.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required; CPA required; MBA preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership capacity.
• Demonstrated experience leading annual audits and managing relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, and financial institutions.
• Advanced proficiency in budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, variance analysis, and executive-level reporting.
• Demonstrated experience with ERP or accounting system implementation, financial systems integration, process design, automation, and internal controls.
• Experience within insurance brokerage, professional services, financial services, or another commission-based business strongly preferred.
• Strong technical accounting acumen paired with the ability to translate financial detail into clear guidance for non-finance stakeholders.
• Proven ability to lead organizational change, improve processes, and drive adoption across functions.
• Excellent leadership, mentoring, executive communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• High degree of discretion, sound judgment, intellectual curiosity, and comfort operating with significant autonomy.

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Shift -not applicable-

City Atlanta

State GA

Position Senior Director, Finance & Accounting

Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt

Open Date 9/2/2026

This position is currently accepting applications.