<p>A client of Kforce is seeking a Director of Accounting to join their team in Saint Louis, MO.</p> <p>Summary: This executive leader will play a critical role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, strengthening internal controls, and driving efficiency and scalability across shared services, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and related support functions. The ideal candidate is a collaborative, operationally minded leader who can balance strategic vision with tactical execution in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.</p> <p>Key Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Lead and oversee the accounting function, including general ledger, technical accounting, financial reporting, and consolidation </li><li>Manage shared services operations, ensuring efficient and accurate AP, AR, and back-office processes </li><li>Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycles while maintaining strong internal controls and GAAP compliance </li><li>Drive continuous process improvement through automation, technology, and best practices </li><li>Partner with FP&A, operations, and executive leadership to support strategic and business decisions </li><li>Manage external audits and relationships with auditors, tax advisors, and other key stakeholders </li><li>Support M&A activities and integration efforts while developing and mentoring high-performing teams* Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA required </li><li>12+ years of progressive accounting leadership experience, including managing large teams or shared services </li><li>Strong expertise in U.S. GAAP and technical accounting, with a proven ability to drive process improvement </li><li>Demonstrated success leading and developing cross-functional teams in fast-paced environments </li><li>Industry experience in distribution, manufacturing, or industrial services is preferred </li><li>Travel required 15-20% </li><li>Strong systems and technology orientation, including ERP experience and finance transformation initiatives </li></ul>