Director of Accounting

Description

Robert Half Management Resources is looking for an accomplished accounting leader to guide global accounting operations for one of our clients on an interim basis. This contract position calls for a strategic, detail-oriented individual who can manage complex close activities, strengthen compliance, and lead a distributed team in a fast-paced public-company environment. The role will work closely with finance and business partners to improve reporting quality, reinforce controls, and drive scalable accounting processes across international operations.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop a global accounting organization of more than 20 team members, creating clear priorities, strong accountability, and consistent execution across domestic and international teams.

• Direct month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities to ensure timely financial reporting, accurate results, and adherence to GAAP and company policies.

• Partner with FP& A, Tax, Treasury, Legal, and regional finance leaders to align accounting operations with broader business objectives and improve cross-functional workflows.

• Oversee technical accounting matters, support financial statement preparation, and address complex reporting issues within a public-company setting.

• Maintain and enhance internal control frameworks, including SOX compliance activities, and coordinate effectively with internal and external audit teams.

• Use enterprise platforms such as SAP, Workday, and BlackLine to improve process efficiency, strengthen reporting accuracy, and expand automation opportunities.

• Contribute to accounting system implementations, upgrades, or integration efforts that support operational consistency and scalable global processes.

• Monitor accounting policies and operational practices across global entities to promote compliance, standardization, and high-quality execution.

• Provide leadership on continuous improvement initiatives that simplify close procedures, reduce risk, and strengthen overall accounting performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required. CPA certification is strongly preferred.

• Significant accounting leadership experience within a publicly traded company environment is required.

• Strong command of GAAP, financial reporting, month-end close, and financial statement audit support is essential.

• Demonstrated experience leading large accounting teams across multiple regions or international operations is required.

• Working knowledge of SOX compliance and internal control practices is necessary.

• Hands-on experience with SAP, Workday, and BlackLine is highly desirable.

• Prior background in public accounting, ideally with a Big 4 or large regional firm, is preferred.

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