Director, Accounting- Corporate

Position Summary 
The Director, Accounting – Corporate Functions will serve as the primary finance and accounting partner to our enterprise corporate functions (e.g., HR, Legal, IT, Finance, Communications). This role is responsible for overseeing accounting, reporting, and financial controls related to corporate function activities, ensuring accurate financial results, compliance with GAAP, and alignment with company policies. The Director will partner closely with functional leaders, Finance, and FP&A to provide insight into cost management, budgeting, and strategic decision-making. 

Key Responsibilities:

Accounting & Reporting 

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process for corporate function cost centers, ensuring accurate and timely reporting. 

• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analyses. 

• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, internal controls, and company accounting policies. 

• Oversee the accounting and tracking of capital projects and fixed assets. 

• Ensure CapEx projects are aligned with budget and strategic priorities, in coordination with FP&A partners. 

• Monitor depreciation schedules and asset impairments. 

Business Partnership 

• Act as the primary accounting liaison to corporate function leadership teams, providing accounting guidance and financial insight. 

• Partner with FP&A to support budgeting, forecasting, and cost management for corporate function spend. 

• Translate accounting impacts of business decisions into actionable information for leaders. 

Controls & Compliance 

• Oversee compliance, internal audit coordination, and documentation of key controls related to corporate functions. 

• Maintain strong governance around corporate allocations, shared services, and intercompany transactions. 

• Support external audit requests and deliverables. 
   

Leadership & Team Development 

• Lead and develop a team of accounting professionals, providing coaching, mentorship, and growth opportunities. 

• Drive continuous improvement in processes, systems, and controls related to corporate accounting activities. 

• Foster collaboration between accounting, finance, and cross-functional partners. 

 
Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA strongly preferred. 

• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership roles. 

• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, internal controls, and corporate accounting practices. 

• Experience working with large, complex organizations and cross-functional cost centers. 

• Proven ability to partner with senior leaders, influence decisions, and communicate complex concepts clearly. 

• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Workday, or similar) preferred. 

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. 

• Strategic thinker who can connect accounting requirements to business objectives. 

• Strong interpersonal skills wi