Director of Accounting Operations

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

📋 Description

• Oversee the operational aspects of the Accounting department, ensuring timely completion, review, and delivery of assigned tasks.

• Direct, allocate, and supervise staff accountants.

• Manage accounting operations for acquired entities from the signing phase until full integration, including Pangeanic and Simultrans.

• Ensure timely delivery of results and supporting data from acquired entities, integrate results into Piedmont Global financials, and monitor open items and intercompany balances.

• Document processes, chart of accounts, vendors, customers, and controls for acquired entities.

• Collaborate with the Controller and technology team on migrations to Piedmont Global systems.

• Coordinate the transition of fully integrated entities to the Controller.

• Initiate wire transfers and manage daily cash positioning while ensuring a clear separation between payment initiation and bank reconciliation.

• Prepare and review payroll journal entries and corresponding allocations.

• Address accounting system issues related to AR/AP and General Ledger integrations.

• Work alongside vendors, consultants, and the technology team to resolve system issues and escalate as necessary.

• Act as the primary point of contact for requests from other departments and maintain the department's call and inquiry log.

• Maintain performance metrics and logs, providing daily and monthly operational reports.

• Enhance departmental efficiency by reviewing timesheets and identifying tasks for elimination, consolidation, or reassignment.

• Document and map department workflows, identifying opportunities for AI and automation implementation.

• Lead the execution of process improvements approved by the CFO.

• Assist the Controller and CFO during month-end close by tracking the close calendar, open items, and necessary sign-offs.

• Serve as the primary resource for departmental issues and escalate matters that require attention from the CFO or Controller.

⛳️ Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to manage a multi-functional accounting operation, delegate tasks across a team, and adhere to deadlines and quality expectations.

• Experience in documenting processes, measuring productivity, and implementing automation or AI solutions.

• Strong knowledge of segregation of duties, approval limits, and payment controls.

• Familiarity with consolidation and intercompany accounting across multiple entities, including those undergoing integration.

• Experience with an ERP system, preferably Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.

• Background in AP automation and payroll platforms.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with other departments, vendors, and external advisors.

• A minimum of eight years of progressive experience, including staff supervision.

• Experience with government contracting is preferred.

• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, critical thinking abilities, and exceptional oral and written communication skills.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field is preferred.

• Capability to complete a roughly 10-minute AI screening during the interview process.

🏝️ Benefits

• AI screening included as part of the interview process.

• Opportunity for remote work (within the United States).