
Accounting Director
Keller Executive Search International
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Cleveland • Ohio • United States
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Salary
💰 $90,000 - $135,000 per year
Job Level
Tech Stack
About the role
- Lead and oversee the accounting operations across multiple legal entities
- Drive month-end close processes with a target close timeline of Day 10
- Standardise accounting policies, chart of accounts, and reporting frameworks across entities
- Ensure compliance with GAAP and all regulatory requirements
- Oversee audit processes and coordinate with external auditors
- Develop and manage rolling cash flow forecasts (minimum 8-week visibility)
- Establish strong internal controls and financial governance
- Supervise and mentor accounting staff, including remote bookkeepers
- Support integration of newly acquired entities, including system and process alignment
- Partner with executive leadership to deliver clear, decision-ready financial insights
- Identify and resolve reporting discrepancies, inefficiencies, and risk areas
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibility
- Demonstrated experience managing multi-entity accounting environments
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP
- Experience overseeing month-end close processes in complex organisations
- Proven ability to improve systems, controls, and reporting processes
- Experience supervising and holding remote teams accountable
- Strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills
- Experience with cloud-based accounting systems (e.g., QuickBooks Online or similar)
- CPA designation (preferred)
- Experience within professional services, architecture, engineering, or project-based industries (preferred)
- Experience in private equity-backed or acquisitive organisations (preferred)
- Direct experience integrating acquired entities (preferred)
- Experience working closely with executive leadership teams (preferred)
Benefits
- Base Salary: USD $90,000 – $135,000 per year (based on experience and location)
- Bonus: Eligible for an annual performance bonus
- Benefits: Competitive benefits package
- Time Off: Paid time off and company holidays
- Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Policy
- Commitment to Diversity
- Reasonable Accommodations
- Compliance with Laws
- Workplace Harassment
- E-Verify Participation
- Privacy and Pay Equity
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
accounting operationsmonth-end close processesGAAP complianceaudit processescash flow forecastinginternal controlsfinancial governancemulti-entity accountingreporting processessystem integration
Soft Skills
leadershipmentoringanalytical skillsorganizational skillscommunication skills
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in AccountingCPA designation