Director of AccountingLocation: Mobile, Alabama
Reports To: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
What You'll DoFinancial Leadership- Lead and oversee the monthly and annual financial close processes.
- Ensure timely and accurate financial statements for multiple entities in accordance with GAAP.
- Provide oversight of journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial analyses.
- Maintain the integrity of the general ledger and chart of accounts.
- Analyze financial results and communicate meaningful insights to executive leadership.
Team Leadership & Development- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing accounting team.
- Establish departmental goals, performance expectations, and professional development plans.
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, customer service, and continuous improvement.
- Build organizational depth through coaching and succession planning.
Internal Controls & Compliance- Strengthen and maintain an effective internal control environment.
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
- Identify financial and operational risks and recommend practical solutions.
- Ensure audit readiness and continuous process improvement.
Audit & Business Partnerships- Serve as the primary contact for external auditors.
- Coordinate annual audits, reviews, and compliance engagements.
- Oversee preparation of audit schedules and supporting documentation.
- Partner with banking, insurance, tax, and consulting professionals as needed.
Strategic Support- Collaborate with executive leadership to provide financial guidance and business insights.
- Support acquisitions, due diligence, integration, and other strategic initiatives.
- Participate in cross-functional projects that improve the organization.
What We're Looking ForEducation- Bachelor's degree in Accounting (required)
- CPA, CGMA, or CMA designation (required)
- Master's degree preferred
Experience- 10 + years of progressive accounting experience
- 5+ years leading and developing accounting teams
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting
- Experience leading financial statement audits
- Experience designing and improving internal controls
- Experience in multi-entity and multi-location organizations
Skills & Qualifications- Strong technical accounting expertise
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Proven leadership and people development skills
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Excellent organizational and project management capabilities
- Ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of an organization
- Passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence
What Success Looks LikeThe successful candidate will:
- Deliver accurate, timely financial reporting
- Lead a highly engaged and high-performing accounting team
- Improve accounting processes and operational efficiency
- Strengthen internal controls and maintain audit readiness
- Build trusted relationships throughout the organization
- Serve as a strategic business partner to the CFO and executive leadership
Key Performance Measures- Timely completion of monthly and annual close
- Financial statements issued within established deadlines
- Clean audit results with minimal adjustments
- Strong internal control compliance
- Continuous improvement of accounting processes
- Team engagement, development, and retention
- Accuracy and reliability of financial reporting
