Job Title: Director of Accounting
Location: Scottsdale, AZ | 100% On-Site
Compensation: Up to $200,000 base + 20% target bonus
The Kostelic Agency is exclusively partnered with a highly respected, operations-driven organization to hire a Director of Accounting in a critical leadership role reporting directly to the CEO.
This position is designed for a seasoned accounting leader who wants ownership, visibility, and influence — overseeing financial reporting, accounting operations, tax, audits, internal controls, and systems while serving as a trusted advisor to senior leadership.
What you’ll be doing
- Lead the preparation and delivery of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with GAAP and IFRS
- Oversee all internal and external compliance reporting, including regulatory filings, tax compliance, and audits
- Design, implement, and maintain a strong internal control environment
- Partner closely with FP&A leadership to deliver consolidated management reporting, including:
- Full financial statements
- KPI dashboards
- Operational and trend analysis
- Budget vs. actual variance analysis with executive-level commentary
- Manage external audit relationships and tax compliance processes
- Provide leadership across Corporate Accounting, AP, Billing, and Credit & Collections
- Coach, mentor, and develop a high-performing accounting team with a focus on accountability, growth, and succession planning
- Drive cross-functional collaboration to improve financial processes and business outcomes
Process improvement & systems
- Identify, implement, and optimize financial systems and accounting processes to improve accuracy, efficiency, and scalability
- Lead system upgrades and integration initiatives across financial and operational platforms
- Continuously refine accounting policies, procedures, and controls to align with best practices and evolving business needs
Strategic advisory & business partnership
- Partner with senior leadership to deliver data-driven insights that support strategic decision-making
- Analyze business trends and recommend actions to optimize financial performance
- Support special projects including mergers, acquisitions, and due diligence
What we’re looking for
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (required)
- CPA and/or MBA (preferred)
- 8–10+ years of accounting and financial leadership experience
- 5+ years at the Controller level or
- 2+ years as a Director of Accounting
- Strong technical accounting foundation (GAAP, IFRS, internal controls, close & reporting)
- Proven process-improvement mindset and systems experience
- Executive presence with the ability to operate as a trusted advisor
- Experience managing complexity, ambiguity, and multiple priorities
- Industry experience in logistics, shipping, stevedoring, or similar environments is a plus
Benefits & perks
- Highly competitive compensation package
- Strong bonus structure
- Excellent benefits
- Strong 401(k)
- 100% in-office environment with direct leadership access
Interested applicants can apply directly to this posting, or email us to arrange a confidential conversation: Info@TheKostelicAgency.com
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