Job Description

The Director of Accounting will lead an accounting management team, directly supervise two Controllers overseeing a staff of 20 accountants, and partner closely with the SVP of Financial Operations on strategic initiatives, operational improvements, and departmental direction.

This is far more than a traditional “close the books” accounting role.

The company is looking for someone who can:

• Lead and develop high-performing accounting teams

• Drive accountability, operational efficiency, and process improvement

• Standardize workflows and improve reporting through data and analytics

• Navigate complex financial conversations with boards and leadership teams

• Serve as a technical accounting resource across the organization

• Help scale systems, controls, reporting, and accounting operations

• Partner cross-functionally with operations, IT, training, and business development teams

Additional areas of responsibility include:

✔ Oversight of monthly financial reporting and reviews
✔ Managing complex multi-entity accounting environments
✔ Supporting audits, internal controls, and SSAE-18 / SOC compliance
✔ Leading accounting integrations for acquisitions
✔ Developing KPIs, dashboards, and departmental metrics
✔ Driving technology enhancements and accounting system improvements
✔ Coaching and mentoring Controllers and accounting staff

Ideal background:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

• 5+ years of accounting leadership experience

• Strong technical accounting and financial reporting expertise

• Advanced Excel skills including Power Query, macros, pivot tables, and large data analysis

• Experience leading teams

• CPA preferred

The ideal candidate is a forward-thinking accounting leader who thrives in high-volume environments, enjoys solving operational challenges, and knows how to elevate both people and processes.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to step into a strategic leadership role with strong visibility and influence across the organization.

For immediate consideration email your resume to Thyra at thyra@southwestaccountingresources.com

About Southwest Accounting Resources, Inc

Founded in 2000, Southwest Accounting Resources Inc. is an executive search firm that specializes in attracting, hiring and retaining quality Accounting and Finance professionals on a direct hire basis. Since we focus strictly within the Accounting and Finance Industry, we can perform unique and targeted searches quickly and cost efficiently by using direct recruiting strategies and candidate networking. Our priority is to recruit only career minded professionals with successful local and national CPA firms, SEC corporations and private organizations around the country.

Being a successful search firm is much more than just matching qualified candidates with open positions. Our mission is to bring together the perfect match between the company and the candidate by understanding their needs and strengths. Our emphasis is on exceeding the expectations of both companies who hire us and candidates that rely on us to find them the right position. We have become a long-term resource for both our clients and candidates by capitalizing on our experience, knowledge, expertise and by providing consistent and reliable service with integrity and honesty.

Industry

Accounting & Tax

Company Size

Unknown

Headquarters

Phoenix, Arizona

Year Founded

2000

Website

southwestaccountingresources.com

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