Director of Accounting

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Director of Accounting / Finance

Location: High Point, NC (On-site)

Company Type: Privately Held, Growing Organization

$85,000.00/yr - $/yr

The actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

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We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Director of Accounting / Finance to lead and build the accounting and finance function for a growing, privately held company. This role is ideal for a finance leader who thrives in an entrepreneurial environment and enjoys establishing processes, controls, and systems that support growth and scalability. The Director of Accounting / Finance will be responsible for overseeing all accounting operations, implementing best practices, improving financial visibility, and serving as a trusted business partner to company leadership.

Reporting directly to the President.

• Accounting Operations & Close Process
• Design, implement, and manage a structured month-end and quarter-end close process
  , ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Oversee day-to-day accounting activities including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll coordination
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable regulatory requirements
• Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for leadership
• Develop meaningful financial reporting, dashboards, and KPIs to support decision-making
• Provide variance analysis, forecasting, and budgeting support

• Audit & Compliance
• Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors and manage the audit process end-to-end
• Implement and maintain internal controls to support audit readiness and financial integrity
• Ensure compliance with tax filings and coordination with external tax advisors

• Process Improvement & Systems
• Establish and document standard operating procedures (SOPs) across accounting and finance functions
• Lead invoicing automation and process improvements to enhance efficiency and cash flow
• Evaluate and improve financial systems, tools, and workflows to support growth

• Leadership & Business Partnership
• Act as a strategic advisor to company leadership on financial and operational matters
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, sales, and leadership to align financial processes with business needs
• Build scalable processes that can support future hiring and company expansion

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA preferred)
• 8+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including leadership responsibility
• Experience in a privately held, growing, or entrepreneurial environment
• Strong background in month-end close, financial reporting, audits, and internal controls
• Demonstrated experience implementing processes, SOPs, and system improvements
• Hands-on leader comfortable operating at both strategic and tactical levels
• Strong communication skills and ability to partner with non-financial stakeholders

• Opportunity to build and shape the accounting and finance function
• High visibility role with direct impact on company growth and strategy
• Collaborative, entrepreneurial culture with long-term leadership potential

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Accounting/Auditing, Finance, and Strategy/Planning
• Industries:
  Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage and Truck Transportation

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)

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