Director of Accounting

Stronger Consulting

. Lead and rebuild the accounting team of eight, supervising five direct reports .

Posted 10/10/2026full-timePhoenix • Arizona • United StatesLead💰 $130,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in accounting leadership, including month-end close processes, payroll management, and grant reconciliation. Proficient in financial reporting and analysis, with a strong ability to communicate complex financial information to diverse audiences.

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Accounting LeadershipMonth-End Close ProcessFinancial Statement PreparationGrant ManagementERP System Proficiency

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Hard Skills

AccountingPayroll ManagementAccounts PayableAccounts ReceivableFinancial Statement AnalysisExcel Advanced SkillsReconciliation WorkflowsGrant Ledger MaintenanceAudit SupportChart of Accounts Standardization

Soft Skills

Team LeadershipCoachingCommunicationAccountabilityCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

ERP SystemsWorkdaySpreadsheet Automation

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Industry Keywords

Federal Grant ManagementRestricted FundsMonth-End CloseFinancial FilingsInternal Controls

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and rebuild the accounting team of eight, supervising five direct reports
Set expectations, coach employees, hold the team accountable, assess structure, fill gaps, and hire as the organization scales
Participate hands-on in month-end close, payroll, and audit activities
Establish clear workflows, deadlines, communication, cross-training, documentation, and promotion paths
Guide the team through growth, new school launches, and evolving processes
Design and own a structured month-end close process targeting complete, reconciled books within 10 to 15 days of month end
Maintain accurate accruals, reconciliations, fixed assets, and intercompany and management-fee allocations
Standardize the chart of accounts, close calendar, and reporting formats across all schools
Oversee payroll accuracy and timeliness and lead accounts payable workflows
Maintain internal controls over cash, payroll, procurement, and disbursements
Maintain grant ledgers, track restricted funds, oversee federal grant reimbursements and drawdowns, and reconcile grant activity to the ledger
Partner with the grants lead on grant budgets, allowability, and reporting
Partner with the internal Workday team and improve system processes
Automate routine, spreadsheet-dependent work
Set up accounting for new schools, including entity setup, opening balances, and first-year audit readiness
Provide financial statements and analysis to the CFO and Director of FP&A for board reporting
Explain financial results to school leaders and non-financial colleagues
Serve as primary contact for external auditors and manage PBC lists, workpapers, and fieldwork
Ensure timely, accurate financial filings in each state
Collaborate with FP&A, HR, operations, and other directors

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Accounting from an accredited institution
5 to 10 years of progressive accounting experience, including ownership of a monthly and annual close
Experience directly supervising accounting staff and setting clear expectations
Working knowledge of payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable
Command of debits, credits, and accounting workflow from transaction to financial statement
Ability to read, prepare, and explain financial statements to non-financial audiences
Understanding of restricted funds and federal grant drawdowns
Experience leading or supporting an external financial statement audit
Ability to pass a criminal background check and any fingerprint clearance required
Hands-on experience with a mid-market or enterprise ERP
Ability to bridge accounting needs and system configuration, and to scope improvements with technical partners
Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and large-dataset reconciliation
Experience building close checklists, calendars, and reconciliation workflows
Familiarity with payroll processing and AP automation in a high-volume environment
Ability to maintain grant ledgers and reconcile budget to actual spend
Ability to pass a criminal background check and any fingerprint clearance required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Employer-sponsored retirement plan
Paid time off and paid holidays
Additional benefits in accordance with the company benefits package