Director of Accoutning

Director of Accounting – Miami, FL

I’m currently recruiting for a Director of Accounting opportunity with a leading hospitality and leisure organization based in Downtown Miami.

This is a hands-on leadership position reporting directly to the CFO and overseeing the accounting function across multiple business units. The ideal candidate is a strong technical accounting leader who can manage the close, develop and hold teams accountable, and bring a strong mindset toward process improvement, automation, and AI-driven efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee the monthly close and financial reporting process across multiple entities/business units

• Review balance sheet reconciliations and ensure accuracy and integrity of financial statements

• Manage, coach, and develop the accounting team, including Controllers and Senior Accountants

• Serve as the department's technical accounting and GAAP resource

• Lead the annual financial audit and manage relationships with external auditors

• Oversee fixed assets, CAPEX, construction-in-progress, depreciation, and lease accounting

• Monitor AR/AP aging, payroll accounting, and overall financial controls

• Partner with Finance and Operations leadership on profitability, financial performance, and variance analysis

• Establish and enforce accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls

• Identify manual or inefficient processes and lead automation and AI initiatives to improve accuracy and efficiency

• Communicate directly with the CFO regarding departmental performance, risks, and personnel matters

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Active CPA required

• 7–9+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong multi-entity/multi-unit month-end close experience
• Proven people-management and leadership experience
• Strong technical accounting and GAAP knowledge
• Multi-state or multi-jurisdiction experience preferred
• Hospitality, tourism, or multi-location service industry experience is a plus
• Experience with accounting automation, AI tools, or process optimization is highly valued

Location: Miami, FL – Downtown

Compensation: Competitive base salary + 10% target annual bonus

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Accounting Director / Assistant Controller / Controller-level professional who enjoys leading teams while also improving the way accounting operates.

Interested or know someone who may be a fit? Feel free to message me directly for additional details.