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Director of Accounting

Job in Washington, District of Columbia, 20022, USA
Listing for: Beacon Hill
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-29
Job specializations:
  • Finance & Banking
    Accounting Manager, Financial Reporting
  • Accounting
    Accounting Manager, Financial Reporting, Senior Accountant
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Overview

The Director of Accounting is responsible for overseeing the organization's comprehensive accounting function and ensuring financial reporting is accurate, timely, and consistent with applicable standards. This leader partners closely with senior executives, manages multi-entity consolidation activities, and guides a high-performing accounting team through growth and evolution.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and manage all accounting operations, including monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
  • Ensure adherence to relevant accounting standards and internal financial policies
  • Oversee consolidation of multi-entity or global operations, including intercompany activity, transfer pricing considerations, and foreign currency impacts
  • Review and prepare internal and external financial reporting packages
  • Serve as a primary liaison for external partners, including auditors, advisors, and financial stakeholders
  • Support audits, compliance reviews, and financial due‑diligence activities
  • Develop and enhance accounting policies, internal controls, and operational processes
  • Collaborate cross‑functionally with finance, tax, legal, and operational teams on major initiatives
  • Lead, coach, and develop accounting professionals, promoting a culture of high performance and accountability
  • Act as a trusted advisor while championing team development and operational excellence
Qualifications
  • Bachelor s degree or higher in Accounting or Finance (CPA highly preferred)
  • 10+ years of progressive accounting experience with leadership responsibility
  • Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting principles
  • Experience with multi-entity or international consolidation preferred
  • Background in fast‑paced, complex, or investment‑backed environments a plus
  • Strong technical accounting skills paired with sound business judgment
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex issues to non‑finance audiences
  • Proven ability to lead teams through change and organizational growth
  • Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools

Desired Skills and Experience

  • Accounting leadership
  • Director of Accounting
  • Financial reporting
  • U.S. GAAP
  • Consolidation
  • Multi-entity accounting
  • Global operations
  • Month-end close
  • Quarter-end close
  • Annual close
  • Intercompany transactions
  • Transfer pricing
  • Foreign currency
  • Internal controls
  • Accounting policies
  • Audit support
  • Financial due diligence
  • ERP systems
  • Financial systems
  • Technical accounting
  • Stakeholder communication
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Team leadership
  • Process improvement
  • Private investment environment
  • Financial compliance
  • Strategic finance
  • Accounting operations

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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Company Profile:

Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.

Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.

Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting

Benefits Information:

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.

We look forward to working with you.

Beacon Hill. Employing the Future™

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