Senior Director of Accounting – Consolidation and Financial Reporting Position Summary
We are partnering with a $11B global, publicly traded company just outside of Charlotte to hire a Senior Director of Accounting, Consolidation and Financial Reporting who will lead the company’s global consolidation, financial close, and external reporting functions, ensuring the accuracy, timeliness, and compliance of financial results in accordance with U.S. GAAP and SEC requirements. This executive leader will oversee the consolidation of global operations, manage the preparation of internal and external financial reporting deliverables, and establish best-in-class processes for a high-growth, multi-entity organization. This is a strategic leadership opportunity for a seasoned CPA to drive transformation across consolidation and reporting, implement robust systems and controls, and contribute to the company’s continued scalability and public company readiness. 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.
Compensation: TBD + 20% bonus

Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Strategic Oversight

• Lead the global monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close and consolidation processes for our 11B dollar organization with operations in the UK, Canada and the U.S.
• Provide strategic direction on financial reporting and consolidation policies in accordance with U.S. GAAP and SEC requirements.
• Oversee the preparation and submission of consolidated financial statements and SEC filings (e.g., 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K).
• Partner closely with the executive leadership to inform strategic decisions through financial insights.

Governance & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with SOX requirements related to financial reporting and consolidation; lead remediation and continuous improvement efforts.
• Maintain and enforce global accounting policies, internal controls, and financial governance frameworks.
• Manage all audit activities with our internal and external auditors relating the our external reporting and technical accounting matters. 

Process Optimization & Systems

• Lead initiatives to modernize and automate consolidation and reporting processes through systems such as Oracle ERP, FCCS, HFM, or equivalent tools.
• Drive operational excellence by identifying and implementing efficiencies in close and reporting cycles.
• Evaluate and implement new reporting tools and technologies to support scalability and growth.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with global accounting teams to ensure alignment on financial close deliverables, reporting timelines, and data integrity.
• Partner with Tax, Treasury, FP&A, and IT to support enterprise-wide reporting needs and ensure consistent financial data governance.
• Support M&A integration efforts related to financial systems, processes, and reporting requirements.

Qualifications
Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (required); Master’s degree or MBA (preferred).
• CPA license (required).

Experience

• 10+ years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience, including leadership roles in a public company and/or public accounting (Big 4 preferred).
• Deep expertise in U.S. GAAP, consolidation accounting, and SEC reporting.
• Prior experience managing complex global close cycles and multi-entity consolidations.
• Demonstrated success in building and scaling financial reporting processes in a dynamic, high-growth environment.

Technical Skills

• Advanced proficiency in financial systems (e.g., Oracle Cloud ERP, FCCS, HFM, Workiva, BlackLine).
• Strong Microsoft Excel and data analysis skills; familiarity with BI/reporting tools a plus.

Leadership & Competencies

• Proven leadership capabilities with the ability to lead, mentor, and develop high-performing teams.
• Exceptional project management, organizational, and communication skills.
• Executive presence with the ability to influence across all levels of the organization.
• Strong analytical mindset and ability to drive data-informed decision-making.