Director of Corporate Accounting

About Atrium:

Client Overview:

Our client is a rapidly growing global manufacturing organization seeking a Director of Corporate Accounting to support ongoing transformation initiatives. The company is focused on leveraging advanced technology to enhance operational performance and is preparing for a significant corporate milestone.

Salary/Hourly Rate:

$180k – $185k plus bonus

Position Overview:

Reporting to senior finance leadership, this role will lead global accounting operations while driving large-scale system transformation initiatives. The Director of Corporate Accounting will oversee general ledger integrity, support financial reporting, and play a key role in ERP implementation and process standardization. This position will also contribute to audit readiness and internal control development in a complex, multi-system environment.

Responsibilities of the Director of Corporate Accounting:

• Lead global accounting operations including month-end close, reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting.
• Oversee general ledger activities and ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data across multiple systems.
• Serve as a key leader in a greenfield SAP S/4HANA implementation, including design and standardization of finance processes.
• Manage and optimize SAP finance modules such as GL, AP, AR, asset accounting, and cost/profitability analysis.
• Partner cross-functionally with internal stakeholders and external consultants to support system integration and implementation.
• Drive IPO readiness initiatives, including development and enforcement of SOX-compliant processes and controls.
• Prepare audit documentation and serve as a key contact for external auditors.
• Identify and implement automation and FinTech solutions to improve efficiency and scalability.
• Develop dashboards, reporting tools, and KPIs to translate financial data into actionable insights.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of accounting and finance professionals.
• Support special projects and ad hoc reporting as needed.

Required Experience/Skills for the Director of Corporate Accounting:

• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership in complex environments.
• 7+ years of hands-on SAP S/4HANA experience, including implementation.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and SOX compliance.
• Experience managing multi-entity and/or multi-ERP environments.
• Proven experience leading system implementations and process transformation initiatives.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, modeling).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and leadership capabilities.

Preferred Experience/Skills for the Director of Corporate Accounting:

• Experience with automation and financial tools such as BlackLine, Power BI, or similar platforms.
• Exposure to AI or machine learning applications in finance or accounting processes.
• Experience in a high-growth or transformation-driven environment.
• Prior involvement in IPO readiness or public company transition.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field required.
• Active CPA license required.

Benefits:

• Competitive base salary and bonus structure.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Flexible hybrid work environment.

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