Senior Director of Accounting

Employbridge; Duluth (GA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision

Pet Insurance

8 Paid Holidays per year

Paid Time Off

401(k)

Wellness Program

Job summary

EmployBridge is seeking a strategic and experienced Sr. Director of Accounting to lead incentive compensation, redesign accounting processes, and oversee the monthly close for multiple business operations. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting expertise and a passion for scalable, efficient processes.

The role partners with HR and business leaders to ensure accurate accruals, timely payouts, and robust internal controls in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• CPA certification and 12+ years of experience in public accounting or a related industry strongly preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with Workday Adaptive, Blackline, Vericent, PowerBI, general accounting/ERP systems.
• Working knowledge of AI tools such as CoPilot.

Responsibilities

• Lead the accounting, tracking, reporting, and modeling of incentive compensation plans across the organization.
• Collaborate with HR and business leaders to ensure accurate accruals, timely payouts, and compliance with plan provisions.
• Identify and implement continuous improvements to incentive plan processes, supporting systems, and internal controls.
• Lead the design and implementation of streamlined scalable accounting processes.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to modernize workflows, improve process and data quality, and enable operational excellence.
• Lead the accounting close process for multiple distributed lines of business, including journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA

Tools

Workday Adaptive

Blackline

Vericent

PowerBI

Excel

Job description

Initial onboarding onsite, then 3 days in office and 2 days remote.

Employment eligibility: Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Drive enterprise-wide accounting excellence as a strategic leader overseeing incentive compensation, process transformation, financial operations, and high-performing teams while delivering scalable solutions that support business growth and operational efficiency.

Who We Are

As the United States’ largest light industrial staffing company and the first workforce-as-a-service provider, our digital-first approach to staffing is rooted in a rich history of delivering high-quality, scalable workforce solutions to the organizations driving the American supply chain. Our colleagues are guided by our purpose of Championing People, Unlocking Potential and bring this to life every day as they help put hundreds of thousands of people to work at tens of thousands of companies across the country. The foundation of our culture is built upon a bridge to better, offering our colleagues rewarding and growth-oriented experiences that positively impact lives and businesses in innovative and meaningful ways.

Job Summary

We are seeking a strategic and experienced Sr. Director of Accounting to join our dynamic Accounting and Finance team. This leadership role will play a critical part in supporting our evolving business needs through key initiatives and process improvements. The Sr. Director will be responsible for overseeing the management and administration of company-wide incentive compensation plans, driving end-to-end accounting process redesign, and leading the monthly close process for various business operations. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting expertise, a track record of leading cross-functional initiatives, and a passion for building scalable and efficient processes.

Your Role & Responsibilities

• Lead the accounting, tracking, reporting, and modeling of incentive compensation plans across the organization.
• Collaborate closely with HR and business leaders to ensure accurate accruals, timely payouts, and compliance with plan provisions.
• Identify and implement continuous improvements to incentive plan processes, supporting systems, and internal controls.

Accounting Process Redesign

• Identify and address process inefficiencies, control gaps, and opportunities for automation.
• Lead the design and implementation of streamlined scalable accounting processes.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to modernize workflows, improve process and data quality, and enable operational excellence.

Business Operations Accounting

• Lead the accounting close process for multiple distributed lines of business, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis.
• Areas of emphasis will include, but are not limited to, bank reconciliations, fixed assets, workers’ compensation, and other insurance accounting topics.
• Ensure the team delivers timely, accurate, and complete financial results.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to deliver insights on performance trends that support strategic decision-making.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the specialty accounting team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Provide coaching and growth opportunities that align with both business objectives and individual career development goals.
• Ad Hoc Projects
• Lead and support team members on a variety of ad-hoc projects and reporting needs as they arise.

Preferred Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• CPA certification and 12+ years of experience in public accounting or a related industry strongly preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with Workday Adaptive, Blackline, Vericent, PowerBI, general accounting/ERP systems.
• Working knowledge of AI tools such as CoPilot.

Competencies (Skills & Knowledge You’ll Bring)

• Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional projects, delivering results, and building strong partnerships beyond the finance function.
• Proven ability to redesign accounting processes and policies, resulting in significant organizational efficiency gains.
• Ability to operate in fast-paced environments with shifting priorities, while maintaining strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to identify and implement improvements of processes, systems, or products to enhance performance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Experience using various technology platforms to drive effective decisions, such as Workday Adaptive, Blackline, Excel, etc.

Your Work Environment (Physical Demands)

• Standard Office: Typically work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment. This position requires compliance for all occupational safety and health standards, rules, and regulations. Below are a few standards specific for this position:
• Sit or stand for long periods of time and walk short distances
• Regularly required to talk, hear, and communicate in writing
• Adjust to vision for both close and distance views
• Stoop, kneel, bend, crouch and lift up to 25 pounds

Travel Requirements

Minimal to no travel time expected for the position

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other duties, as assigned by their leader.

Employbridge offers a competitive base salary plus monthly bonus potential! Additional benefits package for full time colleagues that includes:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision benefits starting on the first of the month following hire date
• Pet Insurance
• 8 Paid Holidays per year
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k)
• Wellness Program

The EmployBridge Story

As one of the United States’ largest light industrial staffing company and the first workforce-as-a-service provider, our digital-first approach to staffing is rooted in a rich history of delivering high-quality, scalable workforce solutions to the organizations driving the American supply chain. Our colleagues are guided by our purpose of Championing People, Unlocking Potential and bring this to life every day as they help put hundreds of thousands of people to work at tens of thousands of companies across the country. The foundation of our culture is built upon a bridge to better, offering our colleagues rewarding and growth-oriented experiences that positively impact lives and businesses in innovative and meaningful ways.

At EmployBridge, we operate an entire family of specialty staffing companies that include: ResourceMFG, Select Staffing, ProLogistix, ProDrivers, RemX Specialty Staffing, Westaff, and Remedy Intelligent Staffing. To find out more, visit us at www.employbridge.com.

EmployBridge is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.