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).