Director of Accounting

Summary

An established power systems and marine/industrial services company is looking to hire a Director of Accounting to manage financial planning & analysis, accounting operations, and business unit finance for multiple locations in their organization. The company provides engine maintenance, repair, and overhaul services across the marine, energy, industrial, and defense sectors nationwide.

• Manage core accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, fixed asset tracking, and cash flow oversight.
• Drive the completion of monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycles – targeting completion within 10 business days.
• Ensure full compliance with GAAP and regulatory standards; oversee internal controls and lead both internal and external audit processes.
• Compile, analyze, and review financial reports, including variance analyses and executive-level reporting packages.
• Develop, implement, and maintain standardized accounting policies and internal control systems to promote consistency and compliance across the organization.
• Serve as a key financial advisor to the VP of Finance and CFO, providing insights into the accounting implications of corporate strategies, investments, and M&A transactions.
• Deliver financial insights and prepare supporting materials for C‑suite presentations, board meetings, and private equity stakeholders.
• Oversee financial systems and reporting tools such as Infor, DOMO, and Microsoft Dynamics. Promote automation and continuous improvement to enhance accuracy, visibility, and scalability.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 10 years of progressive accounting experience, including 3 years in a leadership role
• Knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and audit processes
• Proven experience leading accounting in a multi‑site, complex environment
• Demonstrated ability to manage close cycles
• Prior experience in a private equity‑backed environment with $500M scale and/or high‑growth startup complexity
• Ability to work remotely initially with the willingness and commitment to relocate to one of our primary hubs in Washington, Florida, or Colorado; relocation support will be provided.

• CPA certification strongly preferred
• Industry experience in Marine, Power Generation, Defense, Industrial Services, Manufacturing, or Energy
• Prior success leading teams through ERP implementations, system integrations, or automation projects
• Proficiency in financial reporting tools (Infor, DOMO, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar)
• Experience utilizing Paylocity, Power BI, Tipalti, Concur, Syte Line is highly preferred

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