Director of Operational Accounting

Director of Operational Accounting
Our client is seeking a Director of Operational Accounting to join their growing team in Dallas. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day accounting for high volume, routine transactions of the organization as well as driving performance analysis, internal reporting, and compliance activities for the organization and other entities within the enterprise. This position requires strong leadership, Operational Accounting expertise, and the ability to manage complex financial processes involving multiple legal entities, intercompany transactions, working capital accounts (A/R, AP).  This team will also be responsible for the completion of various month-end and year-end closing tasks associated with assigned responsibilities.
In this role, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy, timeliness, and transparency of financial reporting and closing activities. You will also collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., Corporate Accounting, Accounts Payable, Tax, Treasury, Legal, Shared Services, UK finance, etc.) to help streamline processes, analyze financial data, and provide insights that ultimately lead to strategic decision-making. This is a highly impactful role that will require strong collaboration to achieve daily closure of high transactional areas of the business through a combination of data-driven decision making, automation, and meticulous refinement of reconciliation processes. This role requires advanced expertise in relevant platforms, such as D365, Blackline, Medius Buy, and Concur. In this role, collaboration with various divisions is key – and will include Technology, HR, Operations, Procurement, and other areas of Management.
Responsibilities:

• Oversee a team of accounting professionals and ensure the execution of daily financial operations, including cash management, accounts receivable, rent, prepaids, fixed assets, inventory, etc.
• Review and reconcile accounts, including accruals, prepayments, and transactions across all entities as well as ensuring intercompany transactions are properly recorded timely and / or eliminated in consolidation.

• Work jointly with the Corporate Accounting team to ensure books are closed accurately and timely while placing an emphasis on maintaining and developing world class internal controls.

• Ensure the timely and accurate recording of transactions necessary to achieve daily closeout goals.
• Identify opportunities for automation in high-volume transaction processes to improve operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with other departments, such as IT, to identify and implement technology platforms that promote automation.
• Monitor budget performance and provide analysis on variances, offering strategic recommendations for improvement.
• Cultivate a data-driven culture within the Operational Accounting function, leveraging analytics to gain insights into transaction trends, anomalies, etc.
• Provide financial insights and analysis to support strategic and operational decision-making.
• Lead initiatives for continuous process improvement in Operational Accounting, with a focus on efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.
• Stay informed on industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies and share your findings with the broader team in a proactive fashion.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (Master's degree or CPA designation is a plus).
• At least 8 years of experience in an Accounting leadership role, with an emphasis on Operational Accounting.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, regulations, and compliance standards.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Critical thinking skills are critical to this role.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal abilities.
• Proven track record of providing mentorship and guidance to high-performing teams.