Director of Accounting at Virtual Company
Dallas, TX 75225
About the Job
Dallas-Fort Worth, TX
One of Vaco’s clients in the entertainment and retail op space is looking to onboard a Director of Accounting as part of a restructuring with the company. This position will oversee a midsized team and be a key role as part of an effort to overhaul and optimize processes and systems across the board.
Ideally, Director’s will be growth-oriented as this position is designed to step into the Controller’s role within 1-2 years.
Day-to-day
- Oversee the preparation of accurate, timely, and compliant financial statements in accordance with GAAP or relevant standards.
- Manage the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, ensuring all deadlines are met.
- Provide financial insights and reports to senior management to support strategic decision-making.
- Evaluate and enhance accounting processes to improve efficiency and accuracy.
- Lead the implementation or upgrade of accounting systems and tools.
- Partner with finance teams to develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and financial plans.
- Monitor variances and provide recommendations for cost management and optimization.
Looking for:
- Bachelors in Accounting or relevant field, CPA or CPA in-process nice-to-have
- Leadership experience over the full scope and breadth of accounting operations
- "Servant leader" mentality with a strong focus on mentorship and growth
- Exposure to midmarket private equity operations
Vaco provides expert consulting, permanent placement, executive search, managed services, and strategic staffing solutions for companies around the world, in the areas of accounting, finance, technology, healthcare, operations and more. As a premier talent solutions firm, Vaco connects people to their dream jobs and helps leading companies find talent to grow their business.
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