Director, Accounting and Advisory

About This Role

Directing accounting and advisory services within the Financial Advisory and Technical Center of Excellence is the core of this leadership role. It involves providing accounting oversight for complex accounting areas and strategic initiatives, leading a team to ensure accurate financial reporting, and partnering with senior leaders on complex accounting matters and business decisions. This position suits a leader with strong technical accounting capabilities who drives accountability and fosters a collaborative culture.

Responsibilities

• Research complex accounting matters, develop technical accounting positions, and document conclusions in accordance with applicable accounting guidance
• Lead accounting oversight for complex areas such as captive insurance, equity investments, hedging, share-based compensation, restructuring, international accounting, and other strategic transactions
• Ensure timely and accurate accounting conclusions, journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting schedules while maintaining high standards of financial reporting quality and control
• Support forecasting and budgeting processes by working with key stakeholders, and provide counsel and insights into financial results, forecasts, and risks
• Partner with Corporate FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Legal, HR, and business leadership on strategic initiatives and accounting implications
• Engage in various other ad-hoc projects or initiatives and work effectively in a high-growth environment, including cross-functional team management roles
• Provide accounting guidance for acquisitions, restructurings, financing arrangements, and other significant transactions
• Present accounting conclusions, risks, and recommendations to senior executives
• Lead, develop, and mentor a team of accounting professionals through recruiting, retention, coaching, performance management, and succession planning
• Drive process improvements, standardization automation, and scalability across accounting processes
• Build organizational capability through succession planning and talent development
• Maintain effective internal controls and support SOX compliance activities
• Identify and mitigate financial reporting risks while ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards and company policies
• Drive continuous improvement of accounting processes, controls, and reporting practices to enhance efficiency, scalability, and compliance

Requirements

• 12 years of progressive accounting, finance, audit, or advisory experience
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing teams and developing talent
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related discipline
• Experience leading complex accounting matters in a large public company or public accounting environment