Director of Accounting

Director of Accounting

Location:

Overland Park, KS

Base pay range: $/yr - $/yr

Employment type:

Full-time

Seniority level:
Director

Job function:
Management

Interview Process: 3 rounds

Insight Global is looking for a Director of Accounting. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for driving strategic initiatives and leading a talented team of professionals. The ideal candidate will possess a proven track record of success, demonstrating a keen ability to navigate complex challenges and capitalize on emerging opportunities. As a key member of our executive team, you will play a crucial role in shaping and executing our organizational strategy and contributing to our continued growth and market leadership.

Join us in our commitment to driving innovation, inspiring collaboration, fostering a positive company culture, and achieving unparalleled success. This is a key leadership position within the Magenta Service Center (MSC), reporting to the Senior Director, Record to Report (RTR) and Project to Retire (PTR).

Responsibilities
- Lead the RTR Accounting team responsible for the preparation and maintenance of accounting records, monthly close activities, and variance analysis.
- Ensure books are closed timely and accurately in compliance with accounting policies, GAAP, IFRS, and SOX requirements.
- Develop, modify, and maintain internal controls within accounting processes.
- Manage multiple teams that account for the financial results of the Company.
- Ensure monthly accounting close deadlines are met consistently, reflecting accurate financial results.
- Communicate financial results with key internal customer groups.
- Apply appropriate judgment in developing accounting estimates and accruals.
- Implement new or modified accounting policies and explain rationale and impact to internal customers.
- Partner with operational teams to understand business, system, or process changes affecting financial results or controls.
- Participate in cross‑functional initiatives to identify accounting requirements and financial impacts.
- Hire, coach, train, and lead a high‑caliber, diverse team of accounting professionals.
- Foster a workplace environment that supports high motivation, continuous improvement, and best practices.
- Develop department budget, staffing plans, and quarterly/annual objectives.

• 10+ years progressive experience in accounting or finance.
• 7+ years people‑management experience with a proven record of driving process improvement.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• CPA or Chartered Accountant designation.
• Shared Service Center experience.
• Public accounting or public company experience.
• Successful partnership and negotiations with systems teams on system solutions and reporting enhancements.
• Experience with ERP systems and reporting tools (e.g., Oracle, SAP, Blackline).
• Understanding of large‑scale data mining and reporting tools (e.g., Power
  
  BI, SQL, Alteryx).

• Strong understanding of accounting theory, current accounting issues, accounting systems, and internal controls.
• Demonstrated ability to make fact‑based decisions and recommendations.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities while meeting deadlines for team deliverables.
• Adaptability and excellence in a fast‑paced, rapidly changing environment.
• Effective collaboration and communication with all levels of the organization and cross‑functional partners.