Director of Accounting

PACE Staffing Alternatives

  • Saint Louis, Missouri
  • 15 days ago

    Highlights

    Provide leadership and change management throughout accounting processes, systems, and organizational initiatives. Demonstrated experience with financial reporting, treasury operations, cash flow management, and internal controls.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationSaint Louis, Missouri

    Description

    Responsibilities:

    • Lead month-end and year-end financial close processes.
    • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of approximately 10 accounting professionals, including up to four direct reports.
    • Prepare executive-level financial reporting for senior leadership and governance committees.
    • Lead the accounting integration of acquired organizations, including processes, systems, and reporting.
    • Oversee treasury operations, cash flow forecasting, and the revenue cycle.
    • Partner with FP&A on budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
    • Drive accounting process improvements, technology initiatives, and implementation of accounting best practices.
    • Strengthen internal controls and ensure compliance with GAAP and established accounting policies.
    • Support strategic financial initiatives and organizational growth through effective accounting leadership.
    • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and senior leadership on financial and operational matters.
    • Provide leadership and change management throughout accounting processes, systems, and organizational initiatives.


    Qualifications:

    • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
    • CPA certification strongly preferred.
    • 12+ years of progressive accounting experience, including significant leadership responsibilities.
    • Public accounting and/or professional services experience strongly preferred.
    • Demonstrated experience with financial reporting, treasury operations, cash flow management, and internal controls.
    • Strong knowledge of GAAP and accounting principles.
    • Experience working with ERP systems and accounting technology.
    • Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop accounting professionals.
    • Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
    • Demonstrated ability to manage change and lead process improvement initiatives.
    • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
    • Ability to collaborate effectively with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.


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