kforceNew York, NY
Director of Accounting Services
Director of Accounting Services
Director of Accounting Services
kforceNew York, NY
41 days ago
Other Accounting ServicesOffices of Certified Public AccountantsOther Management Consulting Services
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Kforce's client, a rapidly growing accounting/consulting firm in New York, is seeking a Director of Accounting Services to manage the accounting services vertical. This entails leading a team of 10 in delivering accounting, bookkeeping, monthly reporting, and audit readiness across a multi-client portfolio. This firm offers a great culture-employee-friendly with superior compensation, bonus and benefit packages, career growth, and mobility (remote work option available)
Duties:
- Partner with other firm leaders to design, document, and own firm-wide standards and workflows for client Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and other aspects of the general ledger* Serve as reviewer and approver of monthly financial statements prior to client distribution* Produce investor-ready, GAAP-basis financial statement packages with consistent presentation, comparative periods, and supporting detail* Own the quality program for accounting operations* Lead assigned client relationships end to end- scoping, pricing input, and onboarding, negotiate scope changes, resolve escalations with client leadership, and identify expansion opportunities in the existing base* Manage engagement budgets, realization, and utilization; correct margin erosion and under-scoped clients; Partner with firm leadership on pricing, staffing, and investment decisions* Lead responsible adoption of AI-enabled tools across close, reconciliation, and reporting
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting * CPA (or active candidate) preferred* 10+ years of progressive accounting experience in a consulting and advisory firm, including 5+ years leading teams (experience managing supervisors or managers strongly preferred); multi-client or outsourced accounting experience required* Strong working knowledge of AP, AR, prepaids, accruals, and period-end close processes* Demonstrated ownership of engagement budgets, staffing plans, and client escalations* Experience reviewing monthly financial statements and supporting reconciliations* Strong communication skills * Familiarity with audit preparation and requests, PBC list management, and auditor interaction a plus* Strategic thinking & practice leadership* Deadline discipline & organizational follow-through* Accuracy with a focus on continuous learning * Process orientation & documentation discipline* Advanced proficiency across Excel, Keeper, NetSuite, QuickBooks, Xero, Datarails, and Bill.com Job TypeDirect Hire Compensation153000 - $207000
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Level
Manager
Location
New York, NY
Occupation
Accountants and Auditors
Industry
Other Accounting Services
Posted
41 days ago