Director of Accounting
Our client is an organization in the Dane County area that’s looking for a Director of Accounting. Our client is looking for someone with 7+ years of experience, with excellent communication and leadership skills. This company offers a collaborative culture, competitive benefits, and high visibility. This position is onsite.
The salary for this position is $175K – $210K.
The Director of Accounting will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead accounting operations and financial reporting activities, ensuring accurate, timely, and GAAP-compliant financial statements across multiple entities and business lines.
- Oversee the month-end and year-end close processes, including account reconciliations, intercompany transactions, cash management, and supporting schedules.
- Direct budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial analysis to support strategic planning and operational decision-making.
- Establish, maintain, and enhance internal controls, accounting policies, reporting procedures, and process improvements to strengthen financial accuracy and efficiency.
- Coordinate relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, lenders, investors, and banking partners, ensuring timely and accurate reporting and compliance requirements.
- Provide financial oversight for development, construction, and investment activities, including project costing, funding analysis, lender reporting, and asset performance monitoring.
- Lead, mentor, and develop accounting staff while overseeing departmental workflows, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement initiatives.
The Director of Accounting will possess the following:
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required; CPA, CMA, MBA, or other advanced accounting/finance credential preferred.
- 7+ years of accounting and finance experience. Prior experience leading accounting functions, supervising staff, or managing departmental operations.
- Proven ability to manage multiple entities, deadlines, priorities, and cross-functional stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to present financial information.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The compensation philosophy reflects the Company’s reasonable expectation at the time of posting. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of factors including, but not limited to skills, experience level, and overall qualifications. This role may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary incentive program, subject to the rule governing the program.