Director of Accounting

Director of Accounting

The Kostelic Agency is exclusively partnered with a highly respected, operations-driven organization to hire a Director of Accounting in a critical leadership role reporting directly to the CEO.

This position is designed for a seasoned accounting leader who wants ownership, visibility, and influence — overseeing financial reporting, accounting operations, tax, audits, internal controls, and systems while serving as a trusted advisor to senior leadership.

What you'll be doing

• Lead the preparation and delivery of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with GAAP and IFRS
• Oversee all internal and external compliance reporting, including regulatory filings, tax compliance, and audits
• Design, implement, and maintain a strong internal control environment
• Partner closely with FP&A leadership to deliver consolidated management reporting, including:
• Full financial statements
• KPI dashboards
• Operational and trend analysis
• Budget vs. actual variance analysis with executive-level commentary
• Manage external audit relationships and tax compliance processes
• Provide leadership across Corporate Accounting, AP, Billing, and Credit & Collections
• Coach, mentor, and develop a high-performing accounting team with a focus on accountability, growth, and succession planning
• Drive cross-functional collaboration to improve financial processes and business outcomes

Process improvement & systems

• Identify, implement, and optimize financial systems and accounting processes to improve accuracy, efficiency, and scalability
• Lead system upgrades and integration initiatives across financial and operational platforms
• Continuously refine accounting policies, procedures, and controls to align with best practices and evolving business needs

Strategic advisory & business partnership

• Partner with senior leadership to deliver data-driven insights that support strategic decision-making
• Analyze business trends and recommend actions to optimize financial performance
• Support special projects including mergers, acquisitions, and due diligence

What we're looking for

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting (required)
• CPA and/or MBA (preferred)
• 8–10+ years of accounting and financial leadership experience
• 5+ years at the Controller level or
• 2+ years as a Director of Accounting
• Strong technical accounting foundation (GAAP, IFRS, internal controls, close & reporting)
• Proven process-improvement mindset and systems experience
• Executive presence with the ability to operate as a trusted advisor
• Experience managing complexity, ambiguity, and multiple priorities
• Industry experience in logistics, shipping, stevedoring, or similar environments is a plus

Benefits & perks

• Highly competitive compensation package
• Strong bonus structure
• Excellent benefits
• Strong 401(k)
• 100% in-office environment with direct leadership access