Director of Accounting

Kforce Inc.

Saint Louis, MO

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$140,000–$150,000
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Software, Accounting Standards and Regulations, Analysis Skills, Balance Sheet, Business Growth, Business Skills, Business Support, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Coaching, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Corporate Policies, Cross-Functional, Financial Management, Financial Operations, Financial Reporting, Fixed Asset Management, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Leadership, Legal, Organizational Development/Management, Organizational Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Public Accounting, Reconciliation, Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), Short Messaging Service (SMS), Time Management, Trend Analysis
LOCATION
Saint Louis, MO
POSTED
5 days ago
Kforce is partnering with a well-established organization in the Saint Louis area to identify a Director of Accounting. This is an exciting leadership opportunity with a growing company, offering the chance to drive accounting operations, lead a high-performing team, and make a meaningful impact on the organization's continued success. Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead the monthly close process for a multi-location business, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting, account reconciliations, and consolidation of results
  • Oversee the day-to-day accounting function, providing leadership, coaching, and process improvements while supporting organizational growth and operational changes
  • Partner with finance, operations, and other cross-functional teams to ensure accounting systems, reporting, and processes effectively support business needs
  • Maintain a strong internal control environment by overseeing financial reporting processes, lease accounting, fixed assets, and balance sheet integrity in accordance with company policies and accounting standards
  • Review financial results, key account activity, and balance sheet reconciliations to identify trends, resolve discrepancies, and communicate significant variances to senior leadership
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, strengthen reporting, and support future business growth

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field required; CPA designation preferred
  • Approximately 10 or more years of progressive accounting experience, including experience supporting complex or multi-site operations
  • Demonstrated success leading and developing accounting teams in a managerial capacity.
  • Public accounting experience is beneficial but not required
  • Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, including lease accounting principles
  • Familiarity with SOX controls and internal control frameworks is preferred
  • Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to influence business partners and solve complex accounting issues

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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About the Company

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Kforce Inc.

Kforce is a solutions firm specializing in technology, finance and accounting, and professional staffing services. Our KNOWLEDGEforce® empowers top companies to achieve their digital transformation goals. We curate teams of technical experts who deliver solutions custom-tailored to each client’s needs. These scalable, flexible outcomes are shaped by deep market knowledge, thought leadership and our multi-industry expertise.

 

Our integrated approach is rooted in 60 years of proven success deploying highly skilled professionals on a temporary and direct-hire basis. Each year, approximately 18,000 talented experts work with the Fortune 500 and other leading companies. Together, we deliver Great Results Through Strategic Partnership and Knowledge Sharing®.

COMPANY SIZE
1,000 to 1,499 employees
INDUSTRY
Financial Services
FOUNDED
1962
WEBSITE
http://www.kforce.com/