Director of Accounting

Summary

Join a fast-growing, private equity-backed B2B services company as its Head of Accounting and Finance. Lead the financial operations, driving performance and ensuring operational excellence in accounting and reporting. Serve as a strategic financial advisor to the CEO and executive team, partnering with private equity stakeholders. Shape long-term financial strategy, including capital structure, M&A activity, and performance optimization. Oversee all aspects of the accounting function and lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning. Manage cash flow and support capital allocation decisions. Support due diligence and post-close integration for acquisitions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or MBA preferred)
• 10+ years of progressive experience in accounting and finance, with at least 3+ years in a leadership role
• Proven track record in scaling finance functions in a high-growth, multi-entity B2B services or recurring revenue business
• Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP, audit processes, and financial compliance
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• High proficiency in financial systems (e.g., NetSuite, QuickBooks Enterprise, Adaptive Insights, etc.) and Excel modeling

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic financial advisor to the CEO and executive team, supporting business decision-making with accurate and timely financial insights
• Partner with private equity stakeholders to deliver on financial performance metrics, reporting, and value creation initiatives
• Help shape long-term financial strategy, including capital structure, M&A activity, and performance optimization
• Oversee all aspects of the accounting function, including general ledger, AR/AP, payroll, fixed assets, and tax compliance
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP
• Manage the external audit process and maintain strong internal controls and compliance standards
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes; deliver meaningful financial analysis and KPIs to drive decision-making
• Monitor performance against budget and identify opportunities for operational efficiency, margin improvement, and cost control
• Manage cash flow forecasting, banking relationships, and working capital strategy
• Support capital allocation decisions and ensure proper financial risk management
• Support due diligence, financial modeling, and post-close integration for add-on acquisitions and strategic initiatives
• Work closely with deal teams and external advisors on acquisition-related finance matters

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in a private equity-backed environment strongly preferred
• Operationally minded with strong attention to detail, but able to think and act strategically
• Comfortable in a dynamic, fast-paced, and highly entrepreneurial environment
• Results-oriented, analytical, and highly collaborative
• Able to effectively engage with investors, auditors, lenders, and board members