Director of Accounting

Accounting Leader

We are looking for an experienced accounting leader to oversee financial reporting and core accounting operations for a large Raleigh headquartered company. This role is responsible for delivering accurate, timely financial information, strengthening internal controls, and guiding multiple accounting functions through a team of managers and professionals. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting expertise, leadership capability, and the ability to support executives and operational stakeholders with reliable financial insight.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the preparation and review of financial statements and related reports to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance across the company.

• Oversee key accounting functions, including accounts payable, payroll, general ledger activity, capital accounting, cash and investment reporting, and others.

• Provide direction to managers, supervisors, and staff, setting priorities, assigning accountability, and evaluating team performance against departmental goals.

• Support executive leadership and department leaders by delivering financial analyses, operational reporting, and responses to accounting-related questions and information requests.

• Coordinate internal and external audit activity, including documentation, schedules, and follow-up actions for the organization and its wholly owned entities.

• Manage reporting obligations for regulatory agencies, including required tax filings and other financial disclosures, while maintaining strong data integrity within assigned systems.

• Establish and monitor departmental budgets, policies, objectives, and controls to improve efficiency, strengthen compliance, and keep spending within approved limits.

• Direct accounting and reporting for subsidiaries, affiliate entities, bond-related matters, and statistical submissions required for organizational and external use.

• Promote an accountable team environment through coaching, staff meetings, performance feedback, and ongoing development of direct reports.