Accounting, Accounting Close, Accredited Business Accountants (ABA), Accrual-Basis Accounting, Alliance/Partner Marketing, Analysis Skills, Auditing, Autism, Automation, Billing, Board Meeting, Budget Reporting, Business Administration, Business Strategy, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Child and Youth Services, Data Management, Diversity, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Finance, Finance Software, Financial Compliance, Financial Management, Financial Operations, Financial Reporting, Head of Finance, Healthcare, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, NetSuite, Operations Processes, Payroll Administration, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Public Accounting, Reconciliation, Relationship Management, Risk Management, Systems Scalability, Tax Regulations, Team Building, Team Lead/Manager, Time Management, Willing to Travel
Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey
Director of Accounting Job Description: Remote / Quarterly Travel to NJ for Board Meetings.
Role Overview:
As Director of Accounting, you will serve as a strategic leader within the organization, overseeing accounting operations and ensuring the financial integrity of Golden Steps. This role is responsible for leading day-to-day accounting functions, financial reporting, compliance, and internal controls while supporting the company’s long-term financial objectives.
You will report directly to the CFO and partner closely with executive leadership to drive financial accuracy, optimize processes, and strengthen operational efficiency across the organization. In addition to maintaining strong fiscal oversight, you will lead initiatives that enhance reporting systems, support scalable growth, and ensure alignment between financial operations and the company’s broader business goals.
Who we are:
Golden Steps ABA is a Health Care Organization, that delivers Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Services to children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). We provide individualized services to assist individuals to work on specific skills, and behaviors. We are a small, employee-centric organization driven by our collective commitment to ABA excellence.
Golden Steps ABA is on a mission to change lives—one step at a time. We’re not just building a team; we’re creating a community where inclusion, impact, and growth are the norm for our teammates and our patients. If you're ready to take the next step forward and want to be part of a crew that celebrates heart, hustle, and high standards, come thrive with us.
Responsibilities:
A day in the life:
- Prepare Accurate and Timely Monthly Financials
- NetSuite experience
- Accrual based accounting capabilities (ASC 842 / ASC 606 (Fee-for-Service)
- Experience developing Internal Controls and Risk Management
- Manage Relationship with 3rd Party Audit Team
- Partner with CFO / Billing / Payroll to improve processes
- Payroll Automation
- Financial Software Implementations
- Monthly Cash Reconciliation Process
- Budget to Actual Reporting
- Qualities: Independent Problem Solving / Analytical Abilities / Excel Proficiency / Large Data Manipulation & Management
- Other tasks as assigned.
Qualifications:
What You’ll Bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA strongly preferred; MBA a plus).
- 8+ years of experience in Public Accounting or Organizational Accounting.
- 3–5+ years managing accounting teams, ideally in a multi-entity or multi-location organization.
- Experience overseeing month-end and year-end close processes.
- Experience managing audits, tax coordination, and regulatory compliance.
Benefits:
Why You’ll Love Working with us:
- Unmatched Culture
Connection is at the heart of who we are. Whether we’re sharing laughs at team outings, enjoying monthly lunches, or celebrating milestones together, we make time to connect, have fun, and grow as one team.
- Diversity & Inclusion
We thrive on different perspectives. Our strength lies in the unique experiences of our team — fostering a collaborative, inclusive space where everyone’s voice matters.
- Growth & Advancement
We don’t just hire — we invest. With a “hire-to-retire” mindset, we offer clear career paths, professional development, and advancement opportunities at every stage.
- Support for Continuing Education
Your goals matter. That’s why we provide tuition discounts, CME libraries, RBT training, university discounts, ongoing mentorship and paid training. We’re helping you level up your skills and chase your career dreams.
- Benefits and Perks Created to Support You
Enjoy competitive PTO, paid sick leave, health/dental/vision coverage, and a 401K with match — because great work deserves great benefits.
Golden Steps ABA provides equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, national origin, ethnicity, military/veteran status, or disability which can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, or any other classification protected by law. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruitment, hiring, compensation, training, promotions, terminations, layoffs, transfers and leaves of absence.