Director of Accounting Systems

JOB SUMMARY:
The Director of Accounting Systems & Financial Data is responsible for leading the strategy, governance, and operation of all accounting related data and financial systems. This role ensures the integrity, availability, and automation of financial data used for general ledger accounting, financial reporting, regulatory filings, and executive decision making. The Director oversees accounting system integrations, reporting architecture, data quality controls, and modernization initiatives that strengthen the bank’s financial infrastructure.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Accounting Data Strategy, Governance & Reporting

• Set the vision and roadmap for accounting data architecture, reporting systems, and automation.
• Establish and enforce accounting data governance standards, including data definitions, lineage, quality controls, and documentation.
• Direct the creation of reusable reporting templates, data models, and analytics tools.
• Ensure consistent data usage across Accounting, FP&A, Risk, Treasury, and other business areas.

Accounting Systems & Technology Management

• Lead accounting system modernization initiatives, including cloud migrations, reporting platforms, and automation technologies.
• Oversee the general ledger system, consolidation tools, reporting platforms, and accounting-related data warehouse components.
• Manage system upgrades, enhancements, and integrations with core banking applications.
• Partner with IT on system architecture, cybersecurity, access controls, and infrastructure planning.

Financial Reporting, Controls & Compliance

• Ensure financial systems, accounting data structures, and reporting processes support U.S. GAAP compliance, statutory reporting requirements, and internal control objectives. Design and maintain automated data validation processes to ensure reporting accuracy of financial results.
• Strengthen ICFR/SOX compliance through effective financial controls, monitoring activities, audit trails, change management processes, and governance over financial data
• Partner with internal and external auditors, regulatory examiners, and cross-functional stakeholders by providing financial system documentation, accounting process narratives, data analysis, and control evidence.

Process Improvement

• Champion automation and process enhancements that reduce manual accounting activities, improve efficiency, accelerate close cycles, and improve the accuracy and reliability of financial.
• Lead the identification, investigation, and resolution of complex accounting and financial data issues, performing root cause analysis across financial processes, source systems, and business functions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on financial reporting processes, account reconciliation quality, data integrity, and overall accounting operational effectiveness.
• Collaborate with Accounting, Finance, Tax, Treasury, and business partners to optimize end-to-end financial processes and strengthen reporting capabilities.

 Leadership

• Serve as the primary accounting liaison between cross-functional teams, including
• IT, Finance, Risk, and Operations to support financial reporting, compliance, and process improvement initiatives.
• Lead and develop a team of accounting data analysts and financial report developers.
• Build a culture of technical excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Provide coaching, training, and professional development to strengthen team capabilities.
• Adhere to Seacoast Bank's Code of Conduct.

 EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or related field; CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years’ of experience in financial systems, accounting data management, or financial reporting.
• Banking or financial services experience required; experience with regulatory reporting strongly preferred.
• Prior leadership experience managing technical and analytical teams.
• High attention to detail and commitment to data integrity.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a highly regulated environment.
• Strategic thinker with strong execution discipline.
• Excellent communication skills across technical and non technical audiences.
• High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Ability to lead complex, multi department initiatives.
• Comfortable operating under tight deadlines and regulatory scrutiny.
• Deep knowledge of general ledger systems (Oracle, SAP, Workday, Fiserv, Jack Henry).
• Strong SQL and data modeling skills; familiarity with ETL tools and data warehouses.
• Experience with reporting platforms (Power BI, Tableau, SSRS, Cognos).
• Understanding of U.S. GAAP, regulatory reporting, and financial statement structure.
• Strong grasp of system controls, change management, and audit requirements.

 The Statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills.  Because these statements are general, the job description is used for a variety of purposes including: job evaluations; performance appraisals; recruitment; etc. All Associates are required to adhere to the highest legal and ethical standards applicable to our industry, while observing both the spirit and letter of all government regulations, laws and bank policies and procedures.