The Role: Director, Accounting
Reports to VP, Controller
Onsite at our Charlotte, NC Office Monday through Thursday and Remote on Friday
Full-time, Salaried Exempt
*All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.
* No relocation allowance will be considered unless specifically addressed.
What You Will Do Financial accounting and reporting
- Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close for your business units under U.S. GAAP and corporate policy
- Oversee the general ledger, reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and significant estimates
- Manage complex matters including revenue recognition, intercompany transactions, leases, reserves, and foreign currency accounting
- Oversee multi-currency reporting, global consolidations, and local statutory requirements
- Work with Corporate FP&A and divisional leaders to explain variances and flag risks and opportunities
Audit, compliance, and internal controls
- Support the annual external audit, including planning, PBC coordination, supporting schedules, auditor communications, and resolution of findings
- Establish and maintain internal controls, accounting policies, and standard procedures across domestic and international operations
- Identify reporting risks and drive remediation of control gaps
- Support audited financial statements and reporting for lenders and private equity stakeholders
Lead onshore, international, and offshore teams
- Coach and manage performance for domestic, international, and offshore accounting teams
- Directly manage offshore operations with clear expectations, KPIs, and service-level standards
- Oversee staffing, workload, training, and development
- Drive process standardization and knowledge transfer between onshore and offshore teams while keeping controls intact
Partner with the business
- Advise divisional presidents, operational leaders, Corporate FP&A, and the Controller
- Lead efforts to improve accounting processes, reporting efficiency, automation, and ERP effectiveness
- Support private equity reporting, acquisitions, due diligence, and post-acquisition accounting integration
- Work with Corporate Finance and Treasury on working capital, including receivables, payables, and cash flow
- Support budgeting and forecasting
What You Bring - Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
- Active CPA license in good standing
- 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 5+ years in a leadership role
- Experience managing accounting operations in a large, complex, multi-entity organization
- Experience leading annual financial statement audits and managing complex accounting matters
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, and audit requirements
- Experience with Oracle or a similar enterprise ERP system, and advanced Excel skills
- Ability to lead geographically dispersed teams, partner with executives, and manage competing priorities
Preferred - Experience in private equity-backed organizations and in transportation or logistics
- International accounting experience (foreign currency, global consolidations, statutory reporting)
- Direct management of offshore accounting teams
- Experience with acquisitions, accounting integrations, and process transformation
Benefits: We offer a comprehensive and competitive compensation and benefits package, including:
• A choice of medical plans with FSA and HSA options
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Company Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company Health & Wellness Program
• Discounts with Preferred Vendors
