Director of Accounting
100% Onsite |Southwest Broward County
Reports to: Chief Financial Officer
Our client in Broward County is seeking an experienced Director of Accounting who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and brings strong leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities. The ideal candidate demonstrates initiative, adaptability, and innovation, with the ability to lead teams confidently while partnering closely with executive leadership.
This role is based 100% onsite in Southwest Broward County, on a five-day in-office schedule. The Director of Accounting will work directly within the finance organization while collaborating closely with global finance and accounting teams.
Position Summary
The Director of Accounting is responsible for maintaining, implementing, and overseeing accounting practices to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP (and international standards where applicable). This role provides reliable financial information necessary to control operations and support strategic decision-making.
The Director of Accounting will plan, direct, and coordinate accounting operations and staff, ensuring high-quality output across general accounting, policies, and procedures. This role has direct oversight of Accounts Payable, General Accounting, Treasury, Banking, and International Accounting functions and plays a critical leadership role in supporting the firm’s overall goals.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead and manage accounting operations, including general ledger, intercompany accounting, bank and balance sheet reconciliations, lease accounting, asset accounting, and month-end close
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Oversee accounting support for Audit, Tax, Treasury, and international operations
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Manage and optimize the use of the firm’s financial systems and ERP, including chart of accounts and ledger mapping
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Provide technical leadership in accounting systems, internal controls, and general accounting and finance matters
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Develop, implement, and enforce accounting policies, procedures, and guidelines
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Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, applicable foreign accounting principles, tax requirements, and management reporting standards
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Coach, mentor, and develop accounting staff; assign work, set timelines, review deliverables, and manage performance
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Partner closely with senior leaders and managers by providing accurate, timely financial data to support decision-making
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Coordinate internal and external audits and serve as a key point of contact for auditors
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Lead process improvement, change management, and operational efficiency initiatives within the accounting function
Skills & Competencies
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Strong business acumen with exceptional people leadership and stakeholder management skills
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Ability to collaborate across departments, manage escalations, and partner closely with executive leadership
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Comfortable working in a multinational environment, interacting with international offices and senior business leaders
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Ability to tell the story behind the numbers, identifying trends, gaps, risks, and opportunities
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Strategic mindset with a continuous improvement orientation
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a professional executive presence
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Strong process mapping, project management, and change management capabilities
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Advanced analytical and technical accounting skills with creative problem-solving ability
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Ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-pressure, fast-changing environment
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Demonstrated discretion and ability to handle confidential and sensitive information
Education & Experience
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Master’s degree in Accounting (preferred)
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CPA is REQUIRED
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Minimum 10+ years of accounting experience, including U.S. and international transactions
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At least 5 years of people leadership experience, including cross-functional teams
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Strong experience with intercompany accounting and foreign exchange transactions
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Deep understanding of U.S. GAAP; working knowledge of IFRS preferred
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Familiarity with international tax concepts related to duties and cross-border transactions
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Experience in professional services or service-based environments preferred but not required
Brilliant Staffing, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.