Director of Accounting

Director of Accounting Melbourne, FL Job Details 1 day ago Qualifications Business financial process improvement Federal Acquisition Regulations Cognos Top Secret Clearance Cost Accounting Standards Financial close processing Internal controls Microsoft Excel Financial data reconciliation CPA Automation 5 years Financial reporting Regulatory compliance Consolidated financial statement preparation Team development Client invoicing Mergers & acquisitions Bachelor's degree Continuous improvement GAAP Managing accounting teams Mentoring Organizational skills Accounting and finance experience Financial regulatory compliance Due diligence Productivity software Bachelor's degree in accounting Senior level Financial audit support Month-end close Leadership Financial systems implementation Accounting Communication skills Technical Proficiency Tax experience Regulatory compliance management Full Job Description Director of Accounting Melbourne, FL (On-Site) About the job The Director of Accounting will oversee all accounting operations across the company, leading both the General Accounting and Project Accounting teams. This is a high-impact leadership role with significant opportunity for personal and professional growth, sitting at the intersection of technical accounting, compliance, and operational excellence. Responsibilities Oversee and manage all recurring and periodic accounting activities including month-end close, intercompany settlements, financial consolidations and eliminations, balance sheet reconciliations, standard financial reporting, and project invoicing and collections. Manage multiple Costpoint ledgers, ensuring proper alignment of transactions to the correct legal entity. Supervise Costpoint project setup and ongoing maintenance. Lead technical accounting activities including lease accounting, and coordination with external experts on purchase and transaction accounting and transfer pricing. Support domestic and foreign tax and legal filings. Ensure compliance with GAAP and all applicable regulatory requirements. Manage and maintain internal control policies, guidelines, and procedures for accounting, cash, and credit management. Support external and internal audits, DCAA submissions, and other external data requests. Drive continuous improvement of financial systems and processes with a strong focus on automation and efficiency. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting required; CPA strongly preferred. 7+ years of relevant management experience within an accounting organization. 5+ years of recent US Government contracting experience, including strong working knowledge of FAR, CAS, and SCA (may be concurrent with management experience). Strong leadership experience with a demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and mentor teams. Strong proficiency with Deltek Costpoint and COGNOS required; proficiency with IBM Planning Analytics (TM1) is a plus. Expert proficiency in Microsoft Excel; strong proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to obtain a Top Secret security clearance. Ability to travel as needed. Preferred Experience Prior M&A due diligence and post-acquisition integration experience. Experience supporting DCAA audits and navigating complex government compliance environments. Background in global-scale logistics, facilities management, or professional and technical services industries. Experience leading accounting teams through ERP implementations or system migrations.