Director of Accounting

MCI Careers

$120K — $150K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Legal & Accounting
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; Master's degree or MBA preferred.
  • CPA or equivalent professional certification required.
  • Minimum of 10 years of progressive accounting experience, including 5+ years in a leadership role preferably within a BPO or shared services environment.
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP/IFRS, internal controls, and financial compliance requirements.
  • Proven ability to lead accounting teams and manage multi-entity operations.
  • Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite.
  • Familiarity with process improvement methodologies and finance transformation initiatives.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage full-cycle accounting operations including general ledger and payments.
  • Ensure timely and accurate financial closes in accordance with GAAP/IFRS.
  • Maintain strong internal controls to support audit readiness and risk management.
  • Collaborate with leaders to align accounting practices with business needs.
  • Develop and monitor accounting policies for consistency and compliance.
  • Oversee financial reporting to support executive decision-making.
  • Liaise with external auditors and regulatory bodies.
  • Mentor a high-performing accounting team for operational excellence.
  • Support evaluation and implementation of financial systems for efficiency.
  • Drive improvements in reporting accuracy and scalability.

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities.
  • Supportive team environment.
  • Flexibility in work processes.
  • Access to advanced ERP systems for career growth.
Full Job Description
POSITION OVERVIEW

We are seeking an accomplished and strategic Director of Accounting to lead and oversee the organization’s accounting and financial reporting functions. This senior leadership role is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of financial records while driving operational excellence across all accounting processes.

 

As a key member of the finance leadership team, you will provide oversight of financial reporting, general accounting, internal controls, and regulatory compliance. You will be responsible for strengthening accounting operations, enhancing financial processes, and supporting sound business decision-making through accurate and timely financial information. The successful candidate will play a critical role in safeguarding the organization’s financial health, improving efficiencies, and supporting MarketForce’s continued growth and long-term success.

 

To be considered for this role, you must complete a full application on our company careers page, including all screening questions and a brief pre-employment test.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the full-cycle accounting operations for MarketForce, including general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, payroll accounting, and asset management.

  • Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closes in accordance with GAAP/IFRS and internal standards.

  • Maintain strong internal controls and financial procedures to support audit readiness and risk management.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to align accounting practices with business needs and provide strategic financial insights.

  • Develop, implement, and monitor accounting policies and procedures, ensuring consistency and compliance.

  • Oversee financial reporting and analysis to support executive decision-making and business planning.

  • Serve as the key liaison with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory bodies.

  • Lead and mentor a high-performing accounting team, promoting professional development and operational excellence.

  • Support the evaluation, selection, and implementation of financial systems and tools to drive automation and efficiency.

  • Monitor performance metrics and drive improvements in reporting accuracy, speed, and scalability.

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS

WONDER IF YOU ARE A GOOD FIT FOR THIS POSITION? All positive, and driven applicants are encouraged to apply. The Ideal candidates for this position are highly motivated and dedicated and should possess the below qualities:

 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; Master’s degree or MBA preferred.

  • CPA or equivalent professional certification required.

  • Minimum of 10 years of progressive accounting experience, including 5+ years in a leadership role preferably within a BPO or shared services environment.

  • Strong knowledge of GAAP/IFRS, internal controls, and financial compliance requirements.

  • Demonstrated ability to lead accounting teams and manage multi-entity operations.

  • Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite.

  • Familiarity with process improvement methodologies and finance transformation initiatives.

  • Excellent communication, analytical, and leadership skills.

  • Ability to manage complexity in a fast-paced, global organization.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This job operates in a professional office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be largely sedentary and will be required to sit/stand for long periods while using a computer and telephone headset. The employee will be regularly required to operate a computer and other office equipment, including a phone, copier, and printer. The employee may occasionally be required to move about the office to accomplish tasks; reach in any direction; raise or lower objects, move objects from place to place, hold onto objects, and move or exert force up to forty (40) pounds.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

All MCI Locations

  • Must be authorized to work in the country where the job is based.

Subject to the program and location of the position

  • Must be willing to submit up to a LEVEL II background and/or security investigation with a fingerprint.  Job offers are contingent on background/security investigation results.
  • Must be willing to submit to drug screening.  Job offers are contingent on drug screening results. (Does not apply in Canada)
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The purpose of the above job description is to provide potential candidates with a general overview of the role. It's not an all-inclusive list of the duties, responsibilities, skills, and qualifications required for the job.  You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. You will be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the tasks listed in this job description.

 

The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason.

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