Senior Accounting Director

We are looking for an accomplished accounting leader to guide financial operations and provide trusted support to executive decision-making in Tucson, Arizona. This position blends strategic oversight with active involvement in core accounting functions, making it ideal for someone who can lead people, strengthen processes, and maintain high standards of financial stewardship. The role offers strong long-term growth potential for an individual who thrives in a visible leadership capacity and values team development.

Responsibilities:
• Direct daily accounting activities across key functional areas, ensuring accurate execution of financial operations and reliable month-end close results.
• Lead the preparation and review of financial statements, management reports, budgets, and forecasts to support timely business decisions.
• Establish, monitor, and enhance internal controls to promote compliance, accuracy, and sound financial governance.
• Partner closely with executive leadership to provide financial insight, evaluate performance, and contribute to organizational planning.
• Manage, coach, and develop accounting team members, fostering accountability, collaboration, and career growth.
• Oversee audit readiness by coordinating documentation, responding to auditor requests, and supporting successful financial statement audits.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflows, reporting practices, and department efficiency through thoughtful process enhancements.
• Utilize accounting tools and systems, including BlackLine where applicable, to strengthen reconciliations, close processes, and reporting effectiveness.• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated leadership experience overseeing accounting or finance teams within a complex organizational environment.
• Strong background in month-end close, financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Experience supporting financial statement audits and maintaining effective internal control practices.
• CPA designation preferred or strongly valued.
• Proficiency with accounting systems and reconciliation platforms such as BlackLine.
• Ability to communicate financial concepts clearly to executives, stakeholders, and team members.
• Proven success balancing strategic planning with hands-on operational execution.