Director of Financial Reporting

Overview

As Director of Financial Reporting
, you’ll lead firm-wide financial reporting, technical accounting, and close governance for a large, multi-entity public accounting firm. You’ll serve as a key partner to the CFO and leadership team, ensuring accurate, timely reporting and providing guidance on U.S. GAAP interpretation and reporting policy. In this role, you’ll collaborate closely with the CFO, Controller, FP&A, Tax, and Practice Leadership to strengthen reporting processes, enhance internal controls, and deliver meaningful financial insights that support firm growth and governance.

You’ll play a critical role in shaping scalable processes, elevating reporting standards, and positioning the firm for continued success.

• Own the firm’s monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting processes
• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of:
• Firm-wide consolidated financial statements
• Practice-level and legal entity reporting
• Management and governance reporting packages
• Establish and enforce close calendars, standards, and review protocols
• Oversee consolidation of multiple entities and offices

• Serve as the firm’s subject matter expert on U.S. GAAP and professional services accounting
• Develop, document, and maintain firm-wide accounting policies and procedures
• Evaluate and implement new accounting standards and interpret their impact
• Provide guidance on complex accounting matters, including:
• Revenue recognition and WIP
• Partner compensation accounting
• Lease accounting
• Business combinations and restructuring

• Design, maintain, and enhance internal controls over financial reporting
• Support internal and external audits, reviews, and regulatory examinations
• Ensure compliance with firm policies, GAAP, and applicable regulatory requirements
• Lead remediation efforts for identified control gaps

• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing financial reporting team
• Set clear expectations, review standards, and development plans
• Foster a culture of accountability, precision, and continuous improvement
• Serve as a mentor and technical resource across the finance organization

• Partner with FP&A on alignment between reporting and forecasting
• Collaborate with Service Line leaders, HR, IT, and Operations on reporting impacts
• Support leadership initiatives, special projects, and firm-wide transformations

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
• CPA license preferred
• 10–15+ years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience
• Experience in public accounting or professional services required
• Proven leadership of firm-wide financial reporting and close processes
• Hands-on experience with Workday Financial Management required
• Experience with multi-entity and multi-office organizations
• Experience with Private Equity a plus

• Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP and professional services accounting
• Strong experience with Workday reporting, consolidations, and close workflows
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with BI or reporting tools preferred

• Executive-level communication and presence
• Strong technical judgment and attention to detail
• Ability to operate effectively in a complex, partner-driven environment
• Process discipline with a continuous improvement mindset
• Strong people leadership and cross-functional influence

• Preferred locations – Akron or Cleveland, OH
• Youngstown, OH;
  Baltimore, MD;
  Buffalo or New York, NY;
  Chicago, IL;
  Denver, CO;
  Detroit or St. Clair Shores, MI;
  Milwaukee, WI;
  Philadelphia or Pittsburgh, PA
• Hybrid work environment

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