CRG
Senior Director of Operations Accounting
Position Summary:
We are partnering with a $10B global company just outside of Charlotte to hire a Senior Director of Operations Accounting. This executive leader will oversee all aspects of operational accounting across a multi-billion-dollar business, playing a critical role in accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and data-driven operational decision-making across a large, decentralized fleet and branch network. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in general, commercial, and cost accounting—preferably within the retail, construction, or asset-intensive services sector. This leader will ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and public reporting requirements, while partnering closely with FP&A and Operations to drive accountability and profit efficiency.
Location:
Fort Mill, South Carolina (15 minutes from Charlotte)
Hybrid Flexibility:
2 Days Remote, 3 days onsite.
Schedule: Flexible
– 6am-3pm, 7am-4pm, 8am-5pm, 9am-6pm, etc.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Accounting Leadership
Lead all aspects of global accounting operations, including general ledger, capital assets, revenue recognition, and intercompany transactions.
Own the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting and compliance with U.S. GAAP, SOX, and SEC reporting requirements.
Review key journal entries and account reconciliations, providing guidance to the accounting team on complex accounting transactions.
Prepare and present financial statements and related reports, including but not limited to balance sheets, income statements, cash flow reports, and flux/variance analysis.
Work closely with functional areas to identify business needs and accounting requirements.
Controls, Compliance & Reporting
Establish and maintain robust internal controls to safeguard assets, prevent fraud, and ensure data accuracy.
Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, SOX, and corporate accounting policies.
Prepare and support internal and external audits.
Team Development & Leadership
Lead, coach, and develop the accounting team to achieve high performance.
Foster a culture of accountability, process excellence, and continuous improvement.
Attract, develop, and retain top talent; support career development and performance management.
Process Improvement & Technology
Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities in operations accounting and reporting, specifically related to our month-end close process, Manual JE rationalization and Balance Sheet reconciliation procedures.
Partner with IT and Business Systems teams to optimize ERP use (e.g., Oracle, SAP, or proprietary rental systems).
Oversee integration efforts from acquisitions or system changes into operational accounting processes.
Advanced Excel skills; familiarity with reporting tools like Power BI, Alteryx, or similar
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
CPA required
10-15+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience managing the financial reporting process, overseeing monthly and quarterly close, account reconciliations, and large transactions for $5B+ public companies.
Deep technical accounting expertise (U.S. GAAP).
Category Code: JN001, JN005