Senior Director of Accounting
Dallas, TX –
Remote in DFW area
$160-180k + bonus
***Candidates must have prior public accounting experience***
A growing, multi-entity organization is seeking a Senior Director of Accounting to provide strategic leadership across core accounting functions and drive operational excellence within the accounting organization. This role will oversee the General Ledger team, a newly established Accounts Receivable/Cash Applications function, and an Acquisition Accounting team responsible for supporting ongoing business growth initiatives.
Reporting to executive finance leadership, the Senior Director of Accounting will be responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, strengthening internal controls, enhancing accounting processes, and developing a high-performing team.
Vaco has placed 8-10 folks here the past 2 years in newly created roles and gotten great feedback on culture, development and growth.
Key Responsibilities-
Lead and develop multiple accounting teams, including General Ledger, Accounts Receivable/Cash Applications, and Acquisition Accounting.
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Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
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Establish and monitor accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
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Partner cross-functionally with Finance, Operations, Treasury, and other business leaders to improve financial processes and reporting.
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Provide oversight of accounting activities related to acquisitions, including purchase accounting, integration support, and ongoing accounting considerations.
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Drive process improvements, automation initiatives, and scalability efforts to support organizational growth.
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Review account reconciliations, journal entries, financial analyses, and management reporting.
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Ensure compliance with internal control requirements and support external audit activities.
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Mentor and develop accounting leaders while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
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Support special projects and strategic initiatives as assigned.
Qualifications-
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
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Public accounting required
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CPA strongly preferred.
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10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership of large or multi-functional accounting teams.
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Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
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Experience overseeing complex general ledger environments and month-end close processes.
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Exposure to acquisition accounting, purchase accounting, or business integrations preferred.
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Proven ability to build and lead teams through organizational growth and change.
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Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
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Experience driving process improvement and leveraging technology to enhance accounting operations.
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Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.
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Additionally, submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. More details about Vaco by Highspring’s use of AI can be found here (https://www.highspring.com/ai-use-notices/). Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase will be conducted by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco by Highspring does not know and cannot opine on if its client’s use of AI products in hiring.
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
- the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.
