Diversified Business Accounting Director

The Diversified Business Group (DBG) Accounting Director will lead accounting, financial reporting, internal controls functions and provide procurement support for diversified business entities, including recent start ups, that are subsidiaries of the parent holding company. The director will establish scalable accounting processes, support system implementations and operational readiness, perform close and reporting activities, and create clear accountability as the entities progress from formation through implementation and growth. This role will partner closely with Shared Services functions including Accounting Operations, Procurement, Legal, Tax, Treasury, FP&A, Compliance, and Investments– as well as parent-company business leaders to deliver accurate and timely financial information, coordinate priorities, strengthen governance and internal controls; and build sustainable accounting capabilities across a developing multi-entity environment.

The DBG Accounting Director will report to the Chief Accounting Officer and serve as the dedicated accounting leader for holding company diversified businesses and will work closely with enterprise Finance and business partners to support accounting, reporting, controls, systems, procurement, contracting, and future team development

Experience: 7 years’ progressive accounting, management, and financial reporting experience within a public accounting firm or industry equivalent experience

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

Certifications: CPA or other relevant professional certification.

• Experience with designing or implementing accounting processes in a developing, changing, or rapidly growing environment.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Strong understanding of accounting policies, internal controls, documentation standards, and the support required for accounting conclusions.
• Experience partnering across Finance and business functions to resolve issues and deliver results.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, sound judgment, strong organization, and the ability to identify and escalate risk appropriately.

• Experience supporting complex, multi-entity organizations or emerging businesses moving through formation, implementation, or operational growth.
• Experience with accounting or financial reporting system implementations, upgrades, or process enhancements.
• Experience coordinating procurement, contracting, vendor management, or cross-functional legal and finance reviews.
• Experience with investment-related accounting, regulated environments, or board and management reporting.
• Experience with pharmacy operations

• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting and financial reporting activities for diversified businesses including journal entries, account reconciliations, financial statement preparation, supporting schedules, and documentation of accounting conclusions.
• Establish, maintain, and enforce accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls that support accurate and timely financial information.
• Design and implement scalable, repeatable accounting processes that improve workflow efficiency, data quality, documentation, and accountability as business activity grows.
• Lead accounting and financial reporting system implementations, upgrades, enhancements, and operational go-live readiness.
• Coordinate audit support and help prepare the entities for applicable regulatory requirements, audit expectations, board and management reporting, and enterprise financial oversight.
• Provide accounting leadership and investment-related accounting, coordinated with existing Finance processes.
• Support priority contracting needs for diversified businesses by coordinating reviews with Legal, Finance, Procurement, and business partners; managing vendor timelines and documentation; and escalating risks or bottlenecks as needed.
• Partner with Shared Services including Procurement, Legal, Tax, Treasury, FP&A, Compliance, and also business leaders to resolve issues, support cross-functional priorities, and align accounting processes with operational needs.
• See opportunities to streamline workflows, improve the use of systems and data, and reduce reliance on ad hoc support from shared enterprise resources.
• Build future accounting capability as transaction volume and reporting needs increase, leading and developing accounting staff.

• Strategic thinker who can establish an effective accounting operating model while remaining actively involved in execution.
• Strong accounting judgment and the ability to translate complex financial matters into practical business decisions.
• High attention to detail, accuracy, documentation, internal control, and process discipline.
• Ability to communicate accounting matters clearly to Finance leadership, business partners, auditors, and other stakeholders.
• Collaborative business partner who works effectively across Accounting, Finance, Procurement, Legal, Tax, Treasury, FP&A, Compliance, and operational teams.
• Ownership mindset with the ability to build, mature, and scale accounting processes and develop a team in an evolving environment.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout employment. The company does not provide employment-based visa sponsorship for this position

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.