Director of Accounting

Director of Accounting

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Columbus, OH Job Details Full-time $150,000 - $175,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Unlimited paid time off Dental insurance 401(k) 10% Match Vision insurance 401(k) matching Professional development assistance Life insurance Qualifications Corporate tax expertise Cash flow management Business financial process improvement Master's degree in accounting Financial forecasting Accounting systems Financial close processing Master's degree in business administration Strategic management Internal controls Microsoft Excel CPA Financial model construction Accounts payable Variance analysis Financial model development Workflow management (operations management method) Financial reporting Regulatory compliance Process improvement NetSuite Consolidated financial statement preparation Team development Analysis skills Policy & process development Managing budgets in a finance role Bachelor's degree Overseeing compliance functions GAAP Decision making Financial control management Private equity Certified Management Accountant Managing accounting teams Mentoring Accounting and finance experience Cash management Financial regulatory compliance Technical project management Bachelor's degree in accounting Senior level Financial audit management Cross-functional collaboration Post-merger integration Master of Business Administration Leadership Data-driven decision making Accounting Communication skills Technical Proficiency Cross-functional communication Fixed asset management Senior leadership Excel data analysis 10 years Full Job Description About ANS At ANS, we're not just a consulting engineering firm- we're a team of trailblazers shaping the future of multi-disciplinary engineering. We've been voted Best Places to Work, ranked in the Top 10 Hottest Firms in the U.S. by Zweig Group, and named to the Inc. 5000 list with signifi-cant year-over-year growth. Our culture is dynamic, collaborative, and intentionally low on bu-reaucracy. We value data-driven decision-making, continuous improvement, and people who ask thoughtful questions to build better processes. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy partnering with leaders, and want to help scale a high-growth organization, ANS may be the perfect fit.

WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING HERE A

collaborative, supportive, and innovative team culture Opportunities to influence strategy and organizational growth The ability to make a direct, measurable impact at a rapidly growing firm About the Role The Director of Accounting is a senior finance leader responsible for overseeing all accounting operations, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, and maintaining compliance with all applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements. This role provides strategic leadership for the accounting function and partners closely with executive leadership to deliver insights that support business performance and long-term growth. Key Responsibilities Financial Reporting & Controls Oversee the preparation of accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP. Establish, maintain, and strengthen internal controls to safeguard company assets and en-sure financial integrity. Accounting Operations Lead all core accounting functions, including general ledger, accounts payable and re-ceivable, fixed assets, and revenue recognition. Ensure consistency, accuracy, and scalability of accounting processes and systems. Month-End Close Drive a timely and efficient month-end close process. Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, improve accuracy, and reduce close time-lines. Compliance & Audit Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and regulatory accounting and reporting re-quirements. Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors and manage all audit activities. Budgeting & Forecasting Support the development of annual budgets and periodic forecasts. Analyze budget-to-actual variances and provide clear explanations and insights to leader-ship. Tax & Cash Flow Management Oversee corporate tax compliance and coordinate with external tax advisors. Monitor cash flow, assist with banking relationships, and investment activity, providing recommendations to leadership as needed. Strategic Leadership Develop and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and documentation. Collaborate with the FP&A team on forward-looking financial analysis and modeling to support strategic planning and executive decision-making. People Leadership Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team, fostering a high-performance and ac-countability-driven culture. Build scalable team structures and processes aligned with company growth. Qualifications Education Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting required. CPA, CMA, and/or MBA strongly preferred. Experience 10+ years of progressive accounting experience. Several years of experience in an accounting leadership or management role. Experience with percent of completion (POC) method of accounting required. Experience working with or within private equity (PE)-backed organizations strongly preferred. Experience recording (purchase accounting) and integrating acquisitions strongly pre-ferred. Experience with international accounting (i.e., Mexico), consolidation and reporting pre-ferred. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Deep knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards. Experience working with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite or similar). Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial analysis tools. Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and analytical skills. Ability to manage remote staff. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Proven ability to partner effectively with executive leadership and cross-functional teams. May require occasional travel (i.e., less than 10%)

Benefits:

401(k) + company match Health, dental, and vision insurance Life insurance Unlimited PTO Professional development assistance Bonus opportunities Supportive, growth-oriented team environment Why Join ANS? Work on high-impact projects that shape communities and the environment. Be part of a team that values collaboration, mentorship, and professional growth. Gain hands-on field experience while developing technical and project management skills. Enjoy a supportive workplace culture that encourages innovation and creative problem-solving. Take advantage of career development opportunities, including continuing education and industry involvement We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.