Director of Accounting (Relocation Supported)

Director of Accounting (Relocation Supported) Location Columbus, OH 43201 Date Posted April 22, 2026 Job ID 14341 Employment Type Direct Hire Scion Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for a Director of Financial Accounting (Relocation Supported) on behalf of a dynamic and growing organization with complex manufacturing and global operations. This is a full-time, onsite leadership opportunity based in Columbus, Ohio.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Director of Financial Accounting (Relocation Supported) will lead the financial reporting function and ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and internal policies. Reporting directly to the CFO, this role is responsible for maintaining the integrity of financial records and delivering accurate, timely financial insights to executive leadership. This position oversees the accounting team and drives key processes including financial close, reporting, and general ledger management within a complex, multi-entity environment. PERKS

• Competitive salary range of $250,000-$300,000+ DOE
• Quarterly performance-based bonus opportunity
• 401(k) with company match and profit sharing
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage (Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield)
• Leadership role with direct impact on financial strategy and operations
• High-growth, operationally complex environment with global exposure

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead financial accounting operations, including month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
• Oversee preparation of consolidated financial statements in accordance with

GAAP/IFRS

• Maintain and manage the general ledger, chart of accounts, and transaction accuracy
• Ensure timely and accurate external financial reporting, including regulatory filings
• Provide technical accounting guidance on complex transactions and evolving standards
• Manage internal and external audits and serve as primary point of contact for auditors
• Establish and maintain strong internal controls across all financial processes
• Oversee tax compliance, including federal, state, and local reporting requirements
• Drive continuous improvement of accounting policies, procedures, and workflows
• Collaborate with executive leadership on financial strategy and decision-making
• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team, including performance management
• Oversee cost accounting, including COGS, BOM, SKU, and landed cost analysis

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (Tier 1 university preferred); MBA a plus
• CPA or equivalent professional designation required
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including cost accounting
• Minimum 3+ years of leadership experience managing accounting teams
• Strong expertise in GAAP or IFRS and financial reporting for complex organizations
• Experience in manufacturing, food service, restaurant, or similar industries
• Deep understanding of cost accounting, including COGS, BOM, SKU, and landed cost
• Experience navigating tariff impacts and cost structures is highly valued
• Advanced proficiency in financial systems, Excel, and data tools

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

In addition to a competitive base salary of $250,000-$300,000, this role offers a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and eligible dependents
• Life insurance, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Quarterly performance-based bonus opportunities
• 401(k) with company match and profit sharing
• Generous paid time off and company holidays
• Paid parental leave (up to 12 weeks, based on tenure and eligibility)
• Work attire and safety equipment program, including reimbursements for boots and prescription safety glasses

HOW TO APPLY

For immediate consideration, please submit your resume here!

ABOUT OUR SEARCH FIRM

Scion Staffing is a national award-winning staffing firm! Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals with amazing career opportunities. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing. We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm can also be found online. Scion Staffing, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent. For opportunities located in a region that have enacted fair chance, arrest or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.