Senior Director, Accounting

Summary

Join Care Access as our Senior Director of Accounting, providing strategic leadership and hands-on management of the global accounting function. Oversee accurate and timely financial reporting, develop and enforce internal controls, and ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations. Drive process improvements, support external audits, and collaborate cross-functionally. Lead and develop the accounting team, managing, coaching, and developing team members. Prepare and deliver audit schedules and act as the primary point of contact for auditors. Collaborate with teams to identify inefficiencies and implement process and system enhancements. Contribute to strategic projects, ensuring alignment with company objectives.

Requirements

• In-depth understanding of US GAAP and other relevant accounting standards; ability to apply them to complex transactions
• Familiarity with accounting for multinational or multi-entity environments, including foreign currency and consolidation considerations
• Expertise in financial close processes, reconciliations, variance analysis, and internal control frameworks
• Ability to develop, implement, and enforce accounting policies and procedures to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP, financial modeling, data analysis)
• Experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems such as NetSuite (preferred), SAP, Oracle, or similar
• Familiarity with accounting automation and workflow tools to streamline processes
• Strong people management skills, including the ability to coach, motivate, and develop team members
• Ability to allocate tasks and set priorities to ensure team efficiency and effectiveness
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex accounting concepts to non-financial stakeholders
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate across teams and functions to drive initiatives forward
• Strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving abilities to resolve issues and identify opportunities for improvement
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and deliver accurate work under tight deadlines
• 12+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 6 years in leadership or management capacity
• Proven experience managing accounting operations, including month-end close, audits, and financial reporting
• Strong technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP and internal controls
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification required
• Equivalent professional accounting certification (e.g., Chartered Accountant) may be considered for international candidates
• This role requires 100% of work to be performed in a remote office environment and requires the ability to use keyboards and other computer equipment
• This is a remote position with less than 10% travel requirements
• Occasional planned travel may be required as part of the role

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Monthly, Quarterly, and Annual Close Process
• Direct the preparation, review, and analysis of journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements to ensure accurate and timely financial close
• Collaborate with FP&A and other departments to ensure proper accruals, reconciliations, and variance analyses
• Develop and Maintain Accounting Policies and Internal Controls
• Establish and update accounting policies and procedures to ensure compliance with US GAAP and other applicable standards
• Evaluate, implement, and monitor internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure accurate financial reporting
• Prepare audit-ready documentation and support internal control testing and remediation efforts
• Stay current with evolving accounting standards, best practices, and regulatory requirements to ensure organizational compliance and readiness
• Lead and Develop the Accounting Team
• Manage, coach, and develop accounting team members to achieve performance goals and support professional growth
• Allocate tasks and set priorities, ensuring effective team performance and timely completion of responsibilities
• Conduct regular team meetings and provide ongoing feedback and performance evaluations
• Manage Tax and External Audits
• Prepare and deliver audit schedules, workpapers, and supporting documentation
• Act as a primary point of contact for auditors and facilitate timely resolution of questions and requests
• Implement and monitor corrective actions for audit findings as needed
• Drive Process Improvements and System Enhancements
• Collaborate with teams across departments to identify inefficiencies, recommend solutions, and support the implementation of process and system enhancements
• Contribute to the planning and execution of strategic projects, ensuring alignment with company objectives and promoting cross-team coordination

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in a Controller or Assistant Controller capacity
• Public accounting background, preferably with a Big 4 firm
• Experience in a fast-paced, high-growth environment, ideally with exposure to SECreporting or IPO readiness
• Familiarity with multinational operations, including intercompany accounting and foreign currency translation
• Knowledge of financial systems such as NetSuite, Workday, SAP, or comparable ERP platforms
• Exposure to M&A, system implementations, or business transformation initiatives