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Lanham, MD 20706

Posted: 03/26/2025 Employment Type: Direct Hire Industry: Director of Accounting Job Number: 43000 Pay Rate: 130,000

Job Description

Our client is seeking a dynamic and experienced Accounting Director who will oversee and enhance the financial operations within a designated area of the organization. This role requires a hands-on leader who can manage and guide the accounting teams while ensuring seamless financial operations.

Responsibilities:

Inspire and motivate team members to meet and exceed business goals.
Lead and supervise the team to ensure effective and efficient daily operations while adhering to established standards, meeting critical deadlines, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Take charge of team leadership activities, including recruitment, interviewing, hiring, training, performance evaluation, and ongoing coaching of team members. Provide mentorship and direction in work allocation, performance reviews, recognition, conflict resolution, and discipline in line with organizational policies and legal guidelines.
Design and implement necessary training programs, including system upgrades and procedural changes, to maintain team flexibility and competency.
Direct and participate in accounting department operations to ensure accurate and timely preparation of financial management reports, including internal and external financial statements (monthly, quarterly, and annual), supporting schedules, annual audits, and budget preparation.
Supervise the accounts payable team to ensure efficient processing of accounts payable, purchase orders, petty cash management, employee expense reports, payroll processing, and compliance with corporate payroll tax regulations.
Oversee and engage with the accounts receivable team, ensuring precise management of accounts receivable aging, cash receipt applications, funding service management, including weekly funding reports, customer service, and overall cash flow optimization.
Manage the credit and collections team to guarantee clients fulfill their payment obligations, improving the overall Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) performance.
Establish and maintain robust systems and controls to ensure the integrity of financial systems, processes, and data, and to increase the overall value of the organization.
Apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) to daily operational activities.
Provide support to the accounting and operational teams across the company as needed.
Ensure compliance with borrowing base requirements, maintain communication with banking institutions, prepare financial statements, and manage fixed asset processes.
Participate in audit activities and prepare special financial reports when required.
Maintain effective and professional communication with colleagues, management, clients, and other stakeholders.

Requirements:

CPA, CMA, or equivalent certification.
At least 5 years of hands-on managerial experience in accounting.
Expertise in NetSuite.
Strong leadership and team management skills.
A proactive approach with a focus on finding solutions.
Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.
A collaborative team player who fosters cooperation within the organization.
Ability to engage and communicate effectively with senior management and business partners.
Strong analytical thinking, sound judgment, and decision-making skills.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Exceptional attention to detail and precision.
Experience with QuickBooks or ERP system integrations is advantageous.

Meet Your Recruiter

Ashley Dineen

Ashley Dineen has been with The Panther Group since 2009 and has worked within many areas of the company including payroll, compliance, on-boarding, recruitment, and client management.

Ashley is a mother of two and enjoys spending time with family in her spare time.

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