Director of Accounting

Mspark

$120K — $145K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA preferred.
  • 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 2+ years in a Controller or accounting leadership role.
  • Hands-on NetSuite experience required, including system administration and reporting.
  • Strong experience managing transactional accounting functions such as AR, AP, credit, and payroll.
  • Solid understanding of GAAP, internal controls, and month-end close processes.
  • Experience in mentoring and developing accounting professionals.
  • Advanced Excel skills; familiarity with FP&A tools is a bonus.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee Payroll, Accounts Payable, and General Ledger functions, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
  • Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including journal entries and account reconciliations.
  • Serve as the primary functional owner of NetSuite for accounting purposes, managing configuration and reporting.
  • Collaborate with FP&A on budgeting and forecasting initiatives.
  • Design and implement internal controls to ensure GAAP compliance and safeguard company assets.
  • Prepare and review financial statements and reports for the executive team.
  • Manage the external audit and tax preparation processes as the primary liaison with auditors.

Benefits

  • Work in a key leadership role with significant impact on organizational financial operations.
  • Opportunity to drive process improvements and automation in accounting systems.
  • Mentorship and development opportunities for accounting staff.
  • Exposure to budgeting and forecasting in collaboration with FP&A teams.
Full Job Description
Position Summary

The Director / Controller leads the day-to-day accounting operations of the organization, overseeing Payroll, Accounts Payable, and the General Ledger, and partnering closely with FP&A on budgeting and forecasting. This role owns the monthly close process, internal controls, and financial reporting accuracy, and is a key driver of the company's continued use and optimization of NetSuite as the accounting system of record.

Key Responsibilities
• Oversee and manage the Payroll, Accounts Payable, and General Ledger functions, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Serve as the primary functional owner of NetSuite for accounting, including chart of accounts maintenance, workflow configuration, and reporting.
• Partner with FP&A on budgeting and forecasting.
• Design, implement, and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure GAAP compliance.
• Prepare and review financial statements and management reporting packages for the VP of Finance and executive team.
• Manage external audit and tax preparation processes, serving as primary liaison with auditors and tax advisors.
• Identify and drive process improvements and automation opportunities within the accounting function, particularly within NetSuite.
• Mentor, develop, and manage accounting staff across Payroll, AP, and GL.

Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA preferred but not required.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 2+ years in a Controller or accounting leadership role.
• Hands-on NetSuite experience required, including system administration, reporting, and process configuration.
• Strong experience managing transactional accounting functions, including AR, AP, credit, and payroll.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and month-end close processes.
• Experience leading and developing accounting professionals.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a high degree of attention to detail.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with FP&A tools and reporting a plus.

Preferred Skills
• Prior experience in a multi-entity or high-growth environment.
• Experience with NetSuite implementations, integrations, or system migrations.
• Familiarity with cost accounting principles and practices.

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