MDD Forensic Accountants

Director of Accounting

MDD Forensic Accountants

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Alabama • United States

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Salary

💰 $150,000 - $185,000 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Lead the accounting function end-to-end: oversee general ledger operations, month-end and year-end close, reconciliations, consolidations, intercompany transactions, cost allocations, accruals, and fixed assets.
  • Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and other applicable accounting standards, client agreements, and regulatory reporting requirements.
  • Serve as the organization’s data steward: own the integrity and consistency of financial data from point of entry to downstream reporting and analysis.
  • Instill a data-first culture ensuring the accounting function understands how their inputs directly shape the quality of outputs consumed across the business.
  • Lead internal and external audit responsibilities: serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors, manage the audit process, coordinate accounting personnel for audit requests, and ensure timely delivery and resolution of findings.
  • Drive system and process optimization: implement new or enhance existing processes and accounting activities, drive efficiency through automation, and partner with Leadership, Finance, IT, and Operations to identify opportunities and deliver streamlined results.
  • Oversee onshore and offshore accounting teams: ensuring high-quality output, efficient workflows, and clear communication across time zones.
  • Develop and mentor accounting personnel: manage, mentor, and develop a diverse team of accounting professionals, setting performance goals and fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
  • Own internal controls and accounting policies: implement and maintain robust internal controls and accounting policies to safeguard company assets and ensure integrity of financial reporting.
  • Partner with Finance, FP&A, Operations, and Leadership to support budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis as well as long term strategic initiatives such as onboarding of new acquisitions, system integration, process centralization efforts, and data strategy.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
  • CPA required (active license or equivalent).
  • 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 3–5 years in a management or leadership role (Director, Controller, etc.).
  • Proven experience leading global accounting teams and managing distributed operations.
  • Deep understanding of U.S. GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting best practices.
  • Demonstrated success improving accounting processes, systems, and close timelines.
  • Experience with Sage Intacct is a plus
Benefits
  • Medical, dental, and vision plans to support your health and that of your family
  • A 401(k) plan with employer matching
  • Time‑off policies, including Discretionary Time Off (DTO) for exempt employees and Paid Time Off (PTO) for non‑exempt employees
  • Paid holidays
  • Life insurance and short‑term and long‑term disability coverage
  • Paid sick leave, paid family and parental leave, and other mandated benefits
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
general ledger operationsmonth-end closeyear-end closereconciliationsconsolidationscost allocationsaccrualsfixed assets managementfinancial reportingprocess optimization
Soft Skills
leadershipmentoringcommunicationteam managementdata stewardshipaccountabilitycontinuous improvementcollaborationproblem-solvingefficiency
Certifications
CPABachelor’s degree in AccountingBachelor’s degree in FinanceBachelor’s degree in related field