Associate Director - Accounting

Associate Director
- Accounting

The Associate Director
- Accounting is responsible for leading end-to-end accounting operations and ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of financial information across the US business. This role oversees all aspects of the financial close process, directs internal reporting delivery, maintains a strong control environment, and partners across Finance and Operations to support informed decision-making. The Associate Director is accountable for producing high-quality outputs, implementing process improvements, and elevating the effectiveness of the accounting function.

The Associate Director
- Accounting leads core accounting operations, financial reporting, team leadership, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Lead daily accounting activities, including general ledger (GL) oversight, reconciliations, accruals, and sub-ledger integrity.
• Manage all aspects of month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close to deliver timely, accurate financial results.
• Review, approve, and validate journal entries, schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Maintain a documented internal control framework and ensure GAAP compliance.
• Coordinate audit requests and partner with external auditors.

• Lead preparation of monthly internal reporting packages for senior leadership.
• Analyze and interpret financial results and deliver meaningful insights.
• Standardize reporting processes, templates, and KPI dashboards.
• Improve data accuracy and enhance visibility into operational performance.

• Lead and mentor a team of accountants.
• Coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders, including FP&A, Payroll, Finance Operations, Procurement, IT, and Operations.
• Provide accounting guidance and support business initiatives.

• Identify and lead automation, standardization, and optimization of accounting processes.
• Drive system enhancements within ERP and reporting tools.
• Strengthen process discipline and scalability.

• Strong knowledge and application of GAAP and internal control frameworks
• Advanced analytical and financial data interpretation skills
• Ability to work with and analyze large datasets
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial systems
• Strong leadership, team development, and mentoring capabilities
• Effective cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong process improvement and automation mindset

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required
• CPA Certification
• 8–12+ years of progressive accounting experience, with demonstrated leadership in financial close and internal reporting
• Public accounting background is a plus
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to develop, motivate, and mentor a team
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP preferred)
• Black Line experience is a plus

The estimated annual pay range for this position is $150,000 - $200,000 which includes a base salary and bonus. The compensation for this position is dependent on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location and, therefore, will vary from individual to individual. Benefits may include, but are not limited to, medical, vision, dental, 401K, and flexible spending.

Equal Employment Opportunity – M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status