Director of Technical Accounting

The client operates in a decentralized, multi-business-unit environment, requiring strong communication and partnership across various internal teams and external partners. With a long-term ownership structure and ongoing expansion through acquisitions and organic growth, the organization is focused on building scalable processes and enhancing enterprise-wide visibility. This role offers the opportunity to join a national platform where leadership is committed to improving internal alignment, reporting capabilities, and process consistency. The position serves as the technical accounting leader and advisor on complex accounting and reporting matters.

Responsibilities include leading the evaluation, documentation, and implementation of accounting conclusions under U.S. GAAP, overseeing accounting for acquisitions and strategic transactions, and providing oversight for segment reporting, goodwill and intangible asset accounting, impairment analyses, lease accounting, and revenue recognition.

The role also involves partnering with various departments throughout the acquisition lifecycle, establishing and maintaining accounting policies and internal controls, leading technical accounting assessments, and serving as the primary liaison with external auditors and advisors. Additional duties include overseeing accounting integration activities, ERP implementations, process improvements, and mentoring a high-performing technical accounting team. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in accounting, an active CPA license, and at least 10 years of progressive accounting experience.

Experience with a Big Four or national public accounting firm, as well as public company accounting and financial reporting, is required. Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting, and technical accounting research is essential.

The role offers a hybrid work model with remote flexibility on designated days and opportunities for professional growth as the organization continues to scale.