Director of Accounting

Responsibilities

Accounting Operations and Close Management

• Own intercompany billing and intercompany loan accounting at the corporate level; partner with Financial Reporting on elimination entries and the consolidated close;
• Oversee corporate debt accounting, including the corporate credit facility, debt accruals, and interest allocation across entities;
• Oversee interest rate swap and other derivative journal entries, serving as the primary liaison with outside hedge accounting specialists;
• Oversee lease accounting and fixed asset accounting, including depreciation and related system administration;
• Own and manage the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close process, driving continuous improvements to shorten timelines and enhance reporting quality;
• Ensure timely and accurate recording of financial transactions and journal entries and maintain the integrity of the chart of accounts and general ledger structure;
• Oversee the preparation and review of balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules, improving quality, standardization, and documentation;
• Perform analytical reviews and investigate unusual fluctuations and variances;
• Maintain a strong internal control environment across core accounting processes;
• Support quarterly and annual financial reporting, annual audits, and tax and regulatory reporting requirements;

Accounts Payable and Payment

• Own the end-to-end procure-to-pay process, including accounts payable operations and the vendor payment review and approval process;
• Manage cash accounting activities, review bank reconciliations and cash-related transactions, and partner with FP&A to monitor liquidity and daily cash movements;

Systems, Process Improvement, and Leadership

• Lead automation and process improvement initiatives, optimizing ERP systems and accounting tools to improve efficiency and scalability;
• Develop and standardize accounting policies, procedures, and workflows;
• Leverage technology and AI-enabled solutions, where appropriate, to increase accuracy and productivity;
• Lead, develop, and mentor the accounting team, building out the function as headcount grows with the organization;
• Other duties as required or assigned.

Key Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance;
• Active CPA license;
• 12+ years of progressive accounting experience;
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing accounting teams;
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and internal controls;
• Experience in multi-entity environments, including consolidations, intercompany accounting, and elimination entries;
• Experience managing the month-end close process and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Experience overseeing accounts payable and cash accounting functions;
• Track record of implementing process improvements and automation initiatives;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growing environment.

Preferred

• Public accounting experience;
• Experience with Sage Intacct, Coupa, or similar ERP and procurement platforms;
• Experience with close management and reconciliation tools such as FloQast or similar platforms;
• Experience in real estate, infrastructure, or renewable energy industries.

Salary

A base salary commensurate with experience;

Bonus

An annual bonus will be awarded based on individual performance and the overall success of the business;

Benefits

• Aypa offers an attractive benefits package with excellent health care/dental/vision, 401k matching, unlimited vacation, paid parental leave, and other health/wellness benefits;
• Location: Remote (USA). The ability to work in the United States is a requirement;
• Travel: Less than 10%

• At Aypa, we nurture and support a highly diverse team and actively seek to advance fair and inclusive practices in all aspects of what we do.
• We hire passionate, dedicated, and forward-thinking individuals from different backgrounds and value unique perspectives and experiences.
• With a focus on belonging, we are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all.

• Please note: We kindly request that recruiting companies and agencies refrain from contacting us regarding this job posting.
• We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in respecting our hiring process.
• Thank you.