Director of Accounting

Director of Accounting

$150,000 – $200,000 Base + Bonus

100% Remote (East Coast Hours) | Monthly Travel to Cleveland, OH

We are seeking a highly hands‑on, growth‑oriented Director of Accounting to lead the accounting function for a private equity‑backed organization generating approximately $50M in recurring revenue, with an acquisition of a significantly larger firm underway. This role offers substantial upside and leadership visibility, reporting directly to the CFO and playing a critical role in scaling the finance infrastructure through acquisition and beyond.

The ideal candidate brings strong recurring revenue experience (professional services, managed services, billing‑based models, or healthcare), proven management capability, and the ability to operate both strategically and tactically. This position is 100% remote, operating on East Coast hours, with monthly travel to Cleveland, Ohio required.

• Key leadership role during a transformational acquisition
• Direct partnership with CFO and executive leadership
• Opportunity to build scalable accounting infrastructure
• Manage and develop a small, growing team
• Strong compensation and bonus potential
• Private equity exposure

We are looking for someone who sees this as a growth platform — not just a job.

• Direct oversight of a team of 3
• 1 Accountant
• 2 Purchasing/AP team members
• Full ownership of accounting operations
• Cross‑functional collaboration with Sales, Operations, Finance, and Executive Leadership

This is a very hands‑on leadership role. The Director of Accounting will both lead and execute.

• Oversee all day‑to‑day accounting operations
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
• Prepare and review journal entries and reconciliations
• Oversee payroll processing
• Manage sales & use tax filings
• Ensure GAAP‑compliant revenue recognition (recurring and project‑based revenue)
• Oversee AR, AP, and cash flow management
• Support and lead external audit process
• Assist with income tax coordination
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
• Develop and implement improved policies, procedures, and controls
• Support acquisition integration and process scaling

• 10-20 years of progressive corporate accounting experience
• Prior leadership or Controller‑level experience
• Experience in recurring revenue environments (professional services, billing‑based services, healthcare, or similar)
• Strong GAAP technical knowledge
• Experience managing or participating in audits
• Experience with sales & use tax
• Strong systems proficiency (ERP / G/L systems)
• Demonstrated ability to lead while remaining hands‑on
• CPA strongly preferred

• Has leadership presence but is not removed from execution
• Is comfortable in a fast‑paced, evolving environment
• Thrives in growth and acquisition environments
• Is ambitious (7–12 years experience ideal; not 20+ years)
• Embraces accountability and ownership
• Has a “player‑coach” mentality

• Base Salary: $150,000 – $200,000
• Performance Bonus