Senior Accounting Director
The Learning Experience
Date: 10 hours ago
City: Deerfield Beach, FL
Contract type: Full time
Benefits:
The Senior Director of Accounting provides strategic oversight and hands-on leadership for all accounting operations at The Learning Experience (TLE). This role is responsible for ensuring the integrity and accuracy of financial data, managing the close process, enforcing internal controls, and leading compliance with US GAAP and audit standards. The role also oversees accounting operations such as general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, fixed assets, and payroll. As a key leader within the Finance function, the Senior Director of Accounting collaborates cross-functionally and serves as a partner to both the Controller and CFO.
Core Responsibilities
Accounting Operations & Close
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Bonus based on performance
- Company parties
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
- Free food & snacks
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Tuition assistance
- Vision insurance
- Wellness resources
The Senior Director of Accounting provides strategic oversight and hands-on leadership for all accounting operations at The Learning Experience (TLE). This role is responsible for ensuring the integrity and accuracy of financial data, managing the close process, enforcing internal controls, and leading compliance with US GAAP and audit standards. The role also oversees accounting operations such as general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, fixed assets, and payroll. As a key leader within the Finance function, the Senior Director of Accounting collaborates cross-functionally and serves as a partner to both the Controller and CFO.
Core Responsibilities
Accounting Operations & Close
- Lead and manage the monthly and annual financial close process ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with GAAP.
- Own and continuously improve processes for journal entries, account reconciliations, intercompany accounting, and general ledger integrity.
- Maintain high accuracy and internal consistency of financial records across business units and entities.
- Ensure adherence to internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures; identify areas for improvement and greater efficiency.
- Oversee implementation and documentation of SOX 404(b) controls in coordination with Controller.
- Stay abreast of evolving accounting standards and lead the implementation of new GAAP guidance.
- Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors; prepare audit schedules and ensure timely responses to inquiries.
- Support regulatory and board-level reporting needs through accurate, audit-ready accounting data and schedules.
- Act as SME for accounting within NetSuite and Blackline or equivalent systems, optimizing system functionality and controls.
- Partner with IT and Finance on finance system upgrades, integrations, and new module implementations.
- Build, coach, and scale a high-performing accounting team that upholds a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Provide mentorship, performance feedback, and development planning for accounting managers and staff.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field; Master’s degree a plus.
- CPA required.
- 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership roles and public accounting foundation.
- Experience in multi-unit or franchise operations preferred.
- Proven expertise with ERP systems (NetSuite preferred) and reconciliation tools like Blackline.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills; detail-driven with a systems mindset.
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