ascendo resourcesFort Lauderdale, FL
Director of Accoutning
Director of Accoutning
Director of Accoutning
ascendo resourcesFort Lauderdale, FL
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Director of Accounting – Miami, FLI’m currently recruiting for a Director of Accounting opportunity with a leading hospitality and leisure organization based in Downtown Miami. This is a hands-on leadership position reporting directly to the CFO and overseeing the accounting function across multiple business units. The ideal candidate is a strong technical accounting leader who can manage the close, develop and hold teams accountable, and bring a strong mindset toward process improvement, automation, and AI-driven efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and oversee the monthly close and financial reporting process across multiple entities/business units
- Review balance sheet reconciliations and ensure accuracy and integrity of financial statements
- Manage, coach, and develop the accounting team, including Controllers and Senior Accountants
- Serve as the department's technical accounting and GAAP resource
- Lead the annual financial audit and manage relationships with external auditors
- Oversee fixed assets, CAPEX, construction-in-progress, depreciation, and lease accounting
- Monitor AR/AP aging, payroll accounting, and overall financial controls
- Partner with Finance and Operations leadership on profitability, financial performance, and variance analysis
- Establish and enforce accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
- Identify manual or inefficient processes and lead automation and AI initiatives to improve accuracy and efficiency
- Communicate directly with the CFO regarding departmental performance, risks, and personnel matters
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
Active CPA required7–9+ years of progressive accounting experienceStrong multi-entity/multi-unit month-end close experience
Proven people-management and leadership experienceStrong technical accounting and GAAP knowledge
Multi-state or multi-jurisdiction experience preferred
Hospitality, tourism, or multi-location service industry experience is a plus
Experience with accounting automation, AI tools, or process optimization is highly valued
Location: Miami, FL – Downtown
Compensation: Competitive base salary + 10% target annual bonus
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Accounting Director / Assistant Controller / Controller-level professional who enjoys leading teams while also improving the way accounting operates. Interested or know someone who may be a fit? Feel free to message me directly for additional details.
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Level
Manager
Location
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Occupation
Accountants and Auditors
Industry
Other Accounting Services
Posted
14 days ago