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North Highland · 3 days ago

Director of Accounting

Atlanta, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

North Highland is the world's leading change and transformation consultancy, and they are seeking a Director of Accounting to oversee the firm’s General Accounting, Accounts Payable, and Payroll Accounting functions. This role is crucial for ensuring timely and accurate financial information delivery, optimizing accounting operations, and supporting the firm’s growth both domestically and globally.

Business IntelligenceConsultingService Industry

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Provide leadership, mentorship, and performance management to accounting staff, fostering professional development and ensuring high-quality execution

Oversee global accounting operations in emerging and existing international markets, partnering with external providers to implement and manage local statutory requirements and reporting obligations

Direct the preparation and delivery of consolidated financial statements in compliance with U.S. GAAP, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timeliness

Lead the month-end close process at a strategic level, including oversight of key reconciliations, variance analyses, and financial reporting deliverables

Manage and coordinate the external audit process, ensuring timely responses, appropriate documentation, and audit readiness

Serve as a subject matter expert on complex technical accounting areas, including purchase accounting, debt, leases, share-based compensation, and other non-routine transactions

Drive continuous improvement by identifying and implementing enhancements to processes, systems, and internal controls that scale with the firm’s growth

Collaborate with IT and cross-functional teams to define, test, and implement financial system enhancements—proactively monitoring system performance and control integrity

Lead the accounting and financial integration of mergers and acquisitions, including purchase price accounting, valuation, and post-close operational alignment

Oversee the administration of the Workday Financials system, reviewing and approving configuration changes that impact financial reporting and compliance

Serve as a strategic advisor and collaborative partner to internal stakeholders across Finance, Legal, HR, and Operations

Perform additional responsibilities and special projects, as assigned

Qualification

CPAU.S. GAAPWorkday FinancialsFinancial ReportingExcelAccounting OperationsRelationship ManagementCultural AwarenessBusiness AcumenCommunication

Required

10+ years of progressive experience, 4+ years of public accounting experience preferred

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA required

Strong Excel knowledge

Hands-on experience with Workday Financials or similar ERP systems

Productivity – completes all work within the expected timeframe

Accuracy of Work – completes all work in an accurate manner with few, if any, mistakes (especially with data)

Business Acumen – demonstrates capacity to operate role in line with the business needs, requirements, and changes

Relationship Management – forms and maximizes relationships with business partners through effective and timely communication, responsiveness, knowledge share, and a solution-oriented approach

Communication – provides clear messaging through emails, NH Weekly updates, power point presentations, etc. to inform and influence the business

Cultural Awareness – demonstrates and utilizes an awareness of our culture and how data impacts, informs, and influences our culture

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States, without the need for visa sponsorship by North Highland

Company

North Highland

Glassdoor4.2

North Highland helps businesses move from strategy to reality, taking a pragmatic and practical approach to build solutions that work and create impact that lasts.

Founded in 2002

Portland, Oregon, USA

1001-5000 employees