We are recruiting for an experienced Director of Accounting to support the financial operations of our client, a well established organization in the greater Sacramento area. This senior leader will oversee accounting activities across a complex, multi entity structure, ensuring accurate consolidated reporting, strong internal controls, and high quality financial insights for executive leadership.
The Director of Accounting will manage day to day accounting operations for multiple business units, direct multi entity consolidations, and contribute to strategic financial planning. This role partners closely with the CFO on executive and board level reporting while providing hands on leadership to a small, high performing accounting team. It is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned accounting professional seeking a visible, influential role within a growing organization.
Employees enjoy competitive health benefits, retirement plan options, paid time off, and a collaborative, supportive work environment. The organization is committed to professional development, long term stability, and fostering a culture where employees can thrive and succeed. 4 days onsite after training. Pay-$160,000-$180,000 plus bonus.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Leads complex multi entity consolidations, ensuring accurate roll up of financial results across diverse operating units, holding companies, and investment structures.
- Oversees accounting and reporting for investment related activities, including asset tracking, valuation, and performance reporting.
- Serves as the primary liaison to external partners and managed entities, ensuring timely, accurate financial submissions and seamless integration into consolidated statements.
- Manages day to day accounting operations for assigned business units, including general ledger oversight, revenue recognition, and cost management.
- Partners with operational finance teams to support strategic decision making, ensure accurate consolidated reporting, and maintain strong cross functional collaboration.
- Prepares high quality financial reports and presentations for executive leadership and board level stakeholders, supporting strategic planning and oversight.
- Supervises and develops accounting staff while leading month end close, maintaining internal controls, and coordinating audit and tax activities to ensure compliance.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- Holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related discipline; advanced credentials such as a CPA are strongly preferred.
- Brings 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including demonstrated expertise managing complex, multi entity consolidations.
- Offers experience working within sophisticated organizational structures—such as investment, private equity, or multi entity environments—and collaborating with external financial partners.
- Demonstrates the ability to analyze and integrate financial information received from third party managers or external reporting partners.
- Has proven success leading, developing, and supporting accounting staff in a fast paced, deadline driven environment.
- Possesses advanced proficiency with modern accounting systems and multi entity consolidation tools, along with strong communication skills for presenting complex financial information to executives and stakeholders
