Director of Accounting Advisory

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Act as the primary manager for all Division Managers, the Project Team, and the ERP Specialist.

• Guide Division Managers through individual meetings, performance discussions, and development planning.

• Assign ownership of division results and hold managers accountable for KPIs and commitments.

• Tackle underperformance and lead teams through changes in organization, tools, and processes.

• Oversee overall divisional performance, which includes revenue per FTE, utilization, realization, and growth.

• Collaborate on capacity planning, workload balancing, and resourcing by utilizing systems-of-record data.

• Manage projects and support BKA process and technology initiatives.

• Ensure timely and quality delivery of client commitments.

• Escalate and provide guidance for complex or at-risk client engagements.

• Shift focus from report delivery to proactive advisory and identify opportunities for cross-selling and service expansion.

• Lead the adoption of AI across the production organization through training, use cases, implementation, measurement, and coaching.

• Collect team feedback and work with Operations and Shared Operations to enhance tools, processes, and guidance.

• Align priorities with the Director of Technical Accounting and Operations Manager.

• Represent production requirements, constraints, and resourcing decisions to the Sr. Director & Head of BKA.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years in progressive accounting roles.

• At least 1 year of leadership experience in public accounting, outsourced or fractional accounting, or a client-service firm.

• Demonstrated success in managing a production team of over 10 accounting professionals, either directly or through managers.

• Experience in coaching and developing managers, performing performance evaluations, creating development plans, and addressing underperformance.

• Proven ability to manage division or department financial performance, including P&L, revenue per FTE, utilization, and realization.

• Background in capacity planning and workload balancing among teams or client portfolios.

• Experience acting as an escalation point for client relationships, preferably with startup or high-growth clients.

• Leadership experience with managers, encompassing coaching, delegation, KPI accountability, and managing through transitions.

• Performance management expertise using KPIs and systems-of-record data.

• Ability to handle client escalations and support cross-selling and service-expansion initiatives.

• Capacity to drive the adoption of AI tools, systems, and processes.

• Advisory mindset focused on proactive consultation beyond mere report delivery.

• Comfortable using AI tools in both accounting and operational tasks.

• Sound judgment regarding the value of AI, human oversight, and client data protection.

• Experience in cross-functional collaboration across BKA and other service lines or departments.

• Clear, data-driven communication skills aimed at senior leadership.

• CPA license is preferred.

• Project management experience is a plus.

• Familiarity with workflow management, time-tracking systems, and client-intelligence tools such as Knownwell is a bonus.

• Exposure to AI or automation tools in accounting workflows is advantageous.

• Must confirm eligibility to work in the US.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible work schedule to foster a healthy work-life balance.

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance available for you and your dependents.

• Short & Long Term Disability Insurance provided.

• Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO).

• 401k plan with a company match.

• Generous reimbursement for home office expenses.

• Remote-first work environment.

• Culture of collaboration and open communication.

• Opportunities for professional learning and knowledge sharing.