Associate Director - Accounting

Job Summary

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.

• Month‑end close, including:
  • Review of account reconciliations
  • Review of journal entry summaries and supporting documentation
  • Close variance analysis and commentary
• Quarterly Balance Sheet Review Deck with risk assessments, reconciliation status, and material variances.
• Updates to accounting policies and procedure documentation.
• Internal control testing results and remediation action plans.
• Close calendar and standardized operational checklists.

• 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.

• Monthly internal reporting package (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow), including:
  • Variance explanations (actuals vs. prior year)
  • Trend analyses (run rates, cost behavior, margin performance, etc.)
  • KPI dashboards and operational metrics
  • Commentary for executive consumption
• Reporting SOPs and standardized templates across Finance.
• Monthly flux analysis for internal and external audit support.

• 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.

• Team development plans, including performance goals, competency assessments, and training plans.
• Cross‑functional alignment documentation, including process maps and ownership matrices.
• Monthly collaboration checkpoints with Finance partners to ensure accuracy of end‑to‑end processes.

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

• Documented process improvements, including before‑and‑after workflows and expected efficiencies.
• Automation initiatives with measurable time savings (e.g., Black Line automation, Excel macros, BI dashboards).
• ERP/system enhancement requirements, UAT results, and rollout training.
• Standard operating procedures (SOPs) across accounting cycles.
• Operational KPIs such as close cycle time, reconciliation completion rates, data quality metrics, and control effectiveness.

• 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…