Director, Accounting

BDG

Job Location:

New York City, NY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 10 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

We are looking for a strategic and experienced Director of Accounting to lead our accounting operations and serve as a key financial leader within the organization. Reporting directly to the Controller you will own the month-end close manage external audit relationships and drive process improvement across the finance function. This is a high-impact leadership role with a clear path for continued growth.

Responsibilities

Own and oversee all accounting operations including accounts payable accounts receivable treasury and intercompany functions.
Lead the month-end quarter-end and year-end close processes with a focus on accuracy efficiency and continuous improvement.
Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors and tax advisors; lead audit preparation manage inquiries and ensure all schedules and documentation are delivered accurately and on time.
Drive process improvement and systems optimization initiatives across accounting and finance operations including automation and scalability efforts.
Provide strategic financial insight and accounting expertise to support organizational initiatives and senior leadership decision-making.
Build lead and develop a high-performing accounting team; establish clear goals provide mentorship and cultivate a culture of accountability.
Manage treasury operations and intercompany workflows ensuring compliance and operational efficiency.
Collaborate cross-functionally with FP&A Legal HR and business unit leaders to ensure accurate financial reporting and alignment on strategic priorities.
Support M&A activity due diligence and integration efforts as needed.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA required.
10 years of progressive accounting experience including at least 3 years in a leadership or management role.
Public accounting background (Big 4 or regional firm) strongly preferred.
Deep expertise in U.S. GAAP and technical accounting research.
Proven experience managing external audits and serving as a key audit liaison.
Strong systems acumen; experience with ERP platforms (NetSuite SAP or similar) and comfort with technology-driven process improvement.
Advanced Excel skills; experience with financial reporting and analytics tools.
Demonstrated ability to lead teams influence cross-functional stakeholders and drive organizational change.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present financial information clearly to non-finance audiences.

$160 - $172500 a year

BDG Media Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to and will not be discriminated against based on age race gender color religion national origin sexual orientation gender identity veteran status disability or any other protected category.

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Required Experience:

Director

Responsibilities

Own and oversee all accounting operations including accounts payable accounts receivable treasury and intercompany functions.
Lead the month-end quarter-end and year-end close processes with a focus on accuracy efficiency and continuous improvement.
Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors and tax advisors; lead audit preparation manage inquiries and ensure all schedules and documentation are delivered accurately and on time.
Drive process improvement and systems optimization initiatives across accounting and finance operations including automation and scalability efforts.
Provide strategic financial insight and accounting expertise to support organizational initiatives and senior leadership decision-making.
Build lead and develop a high-performing accounting team; establish clear goals provide mentorship and cultivate a culture of accountability.
Manage treasury operations and intercompany workflows ensuring compliance and operational efficiency.
Collaborate cross-functionally with FP&A Legal HR and business unit leaders to ensure accurate financial reporting and alignment on strategic priorities.
Support M&A activity due diligence and integration efforts as needed.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA required.
10 years of progressive accounting experience including at least 3 years in a leadership or management role.
Public accounting background (Big 4 or regional firm) strongly preferred.
Deep expertise in U.S. GAAP and technical accounting research.
Proven experience managing external audits and serving as a key audit liaison.
Strong systems acumen; experience with ERP platforms (NetSuite SAP or similar) and comfort with technology-driven process improvement.
Advanced Excel skills; experience with financial reporting and analytics tools.
Demonstrated ability to lead teams influence cross-functional stakeholders and drive organizational change.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present financial information clearly to non-finance audiences.

$160 - $172500 a year

Required Experience:

Director

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