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Director of Accounting

Skywater Search Partners

The Role

Overview

Lead North American accounting, oversee close, GAAP compliance, team & ERP improvements.

Key Responsibilities

  • team development
  • monthly close
  • gaap compliance
  • erp automation
  • process improvement

Tasks

-Build, coach, and develop a small but high-performing accounting team. -Lead the monthly close and ensure accuracy across multiple entities and systems. -Oversee accounting policies, GAAP compliance, and audit readiness. -Partner with IT and Finance on ERP improvements and automation. -Drive continuous improvement across accounting processes and controls.

Requirements

  • cpa
  • cma
  • gaap
  • consolidation
  • 7+ years
  • manufacturing

What You Bring

-CPA/CMA a plus, but not required. -Strong GAAP knowledge and multi-entity consolidation experience. -7+ years of accounting experience (manufacturing or distribution preferred).

Benefits

-Salary: $180,000

The Company

About Skywater Search Partners

-Founded to bridge the gap between high-performing talent and growing businesses. -Skywater Search Partners thrives in the executive search industry, consistently delivering top-tier leadership candidates. -With deep expertise in sectors like energy, technology, and healthcare, they bring nuanced industry knowledge to every search. -The firm has a history of placing executives who have a significant impact on both the companies they join and the industries they serve. -Notable for their personalized approach, Skywater focuses on long-term relationships, understanding both client and candidate needs at a granular level. -Known for handling complex, high-stakes searches across a variety of sectors, Skywater Search Partners helps organizations scale with confidence.

Sector Specialisms

Cleantech

Consumer Goods

Consumer Services

Financial Services

Healthcare

HR/Diversity

Industrial

Legal/Compliance

Life Sciences

Professional Services

Sustainability

Technology

Information Technology (IT)

Accounting and Finance

Engineering & Operations

Marketing

Sales

Human Resources

Legal

Construction

MedTech/Life Sciences