Director of Accounting Transformation

THE TEAM YOU WILL BE JOININGA global, PE-backed organization in the middle of a significant finance and accounting transformation
A highly visible accounting leadership team working through a period of growth, systems modernization, process improvement, and strategic change
This role will report directly to the Global Controller while working closely alongside the CFO on some of the organization’s highest-priority finance initiatives
A finance environment that has grown quickly and now needs to move away from manual processes toward more scalable, integrated, and automated ways of operating
A cross-functional organization where Accounting, Finance, IT, operations, external consultants, and technology partners will work together to modernize the finance infrastructure
This will be a third Director-level position within the accounting organization, with an opportunity to help shape how the broader function is structured as it evolves
The role will initially lead two Senior Accountants while building the foundation for a larger Finance Transformation team over time
A high-trust leadership position with meaningful exposure to senior executives and ownership of initiatives that will directly influence how the global finance organization operates
LOCATIONCharlotte, NC
WHAT THEY OFFER YOUDirect ownership of the accounting and finance technology roadmap during a significant period of organizational transformation
The opportunity to take underutilized systems and turn them into tools that meaningfully improve how the finance organization operates
A chance to lead initiatives spanning systems integration, automation, AI adoption, acquisition integration, controls, data integrity, and process improvement
Regular partnership with the CFO and Global Controller on strategic projects that extend well beyond traditional accounting responsibilities
The opportunity to build and develop a dedicated Finance Transformation function, including organizational design, talent acquisition, and capability development
Leadership responsibility for two Senior Accountants with the ability to develop their capabilities while building out the broader team
Exposure to a complex global organization where finance processes, systems, reporting requirements, and data flows span multiple markets and jurisdictions
A platform for continued career growth within a highly visible role where successful projects will have a measurable impact across the organization
WHY THIS ROLE IS IMPORTANTThe organization has reached a point where its finance infrastructure needs to evolve, creating a need for a leader who can connect accounting expertise, technology, process, and project execution
Net Suite was implemented on an accelerated timeline, followed by One Stream, and there is a significant opportunity to improve how these platforms are integrated, utilized, and optimized across the finance organization
A major focus will be partnering with IT to connect systems that do not currently communicate effectively and strengthen how financial data moves from source systems into the ERP and reporting environment
Ownership of the finance technology roadmap will include evaluating new solutions, improving existing platforms, streamlining workflows, and determining where automation can eliminate manual effort
AI adoption will be another important initiative, including identifying practical use cases, selecting appropriate solutions, establishing guardrails, and helping the accounting team incorporate the technology responsibly into its workflows
Recent private equity ownership creates additional transformation priorities, special projects, and reporting requirements that will require strong project leadership and the ability to move initiatives from concept through completion
Acquisition activity will create opportunities to integrate new entities, align accounting processes and systems, and ensure acquired businesses are incorporated accurately into the organization’s financial reporting
Strengthening controls and data integrity will be central to the transformation, including improving upstream processes and ensuring financial information entering the accounting environment is timely, accurate, and complete
Rather than maintaining the current environment, this person will be expected to identify what is not working, develop the future-state solution, and lead the organization through implementation
This is an opportunity to materially change how a global accounting…