Director of Accounting – Corporate Controller

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

📋 Description

• Supervise the daily financial accounting functions, which encompass accounts receivable, accounts payable, invoicing and collections, payments to state and local authorities, maintenance of bank accounts, bank reconciliations, and cash management.

• Develop and implement financial accounting policies and processes, including the creation of training materials and job aids.

• Direct the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end accounting close processes.

• Ensure timely closure of books, including subsidiary ledgers, and make financial information accessible to senior management.

• Maintain quality control across financial accounting and reporting.

• Oversee financial reporting activities, ensuring timely availability of essential reports.

• Manage the Financial ERP system, ensuring efficient operations and the introduction of new functionalities and enhancements.

• Design and establish capabilities, policies, and processes to monitor and report on project-level financial data.

• Oversee all state and federal regulatory reporting obligations.

• Create, develop, recruit, and lead a sizable team of accountants.

• Foster positive relationships with department leaders and provide leadership across the organization.

• Implement internal control structures, processes, and systems that support the integrity of financial statements.

• Understand, design, and develop internal controls along with risk management policies and processes.

• Report directly to the Chief Financial Officer and participate in the Financial Leadership Team.

• Execute other related responsibilities as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Advanced degree in Accounting or Finance is required.

• CPA certification is mandatory.

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in leading and managing a team of employees.

• At least 10 years of experience in accounting and financial reporting, ideally within corporations with revenues exceeding $500M and complex reporting structures.

• Proven history of building and managing high-performing teams.

• Comprehensive knowledge of accounting principles, internal controls, risk management, and the ability to adapt as priorities shift.

• Experience in the non-profit sector is preferred.

• Proficient in creating, analyzing, and reporting financial statements.

• Strong familiarity with financial systems.

• Capability to quickly master Workday Financials.

• Deep understanding of accounting principles and financial processes.

• Outstanding analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to accuracy and compliance.

• Ability to build, develop, lead, and motivate strong teams, including remote team members.

• Capacity to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with flexibility.

• Ability to comprehend and adapt to the entrepreneurial nature of CAA.

🏝️ Benefits

• Equal employment opportunity employer.

• Application accommodation support.