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CareSTL Health

Director of Accounting

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

Chief Financial Officer CLASSIFICATION: Exempt CareSTL Health is seeking a Director of Accounting . The Director of Accounting directs and oversees the overall policies, objectives, and initiatives ...

CareSTL Health

Director of Accounting

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

Chief Financial Officer CLASSIFICATION: Exempt CareSTL Health is seeking a Director of Accounting . The Director of Accounting directs and oversees the overall policies, objectives, and initiatives ...

Columbia-Greene

Director of Accounting

Hudson, NY · On-site

$75K - $80K/yr

Responsible for annual budget build with CFO. * Proposes and monitors accounting procedures and systems of internal accounting control. * Monitors all cash activity/transactions, including AP ...

Dartmouth Partners

Head of Accounting

Syracuse, NY · On-site

An award‑winning food services business is searching for a Head of Accounting who can lead the accounting function whilst partnering with the CFO on a series of change and improvement initiatives ...

Cedar and Sage Homes

Director of Accounting

Eagle, ID · On-site

$140K - $175K/yr

The Director of Accounting is responsible for leading Cedar & Sage's accounting function and ... This role reports directly to the CFO and is expected to build and operate an accounting function ...

Cedar and Sage Homes

Director of Accounting

Eagle, ID · On-site

This role reports directly to the CFO and is expected to build and operate an accounting function ... Establish an effective cadence of team meetings, one‑on‑ones, scorecards, and performance ...

SolomonEdwards

Director of Accounting

San Jose, CA · On-site

ABOUT CFO'S DOMAIN (A SolomonEdwards Company): CFO's Domain, a SolomonEdwards Company, is a ... THE OPPORTUNITY We are searching for a highly skilled Director of Accounting to be a part of our ...

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As of Sep 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for chief of accounting in the United States is $133,418.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $97,000.00 and $164,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Chief Of Accounting vs Accounting Manager?

AspectChief Of AccountingAccounting Manager
ResponsibilitiesOversees entire accounting department, sets strategic financial policies, ensures compliance with regulationsManages daily accounting operations, supervises accounting staff, prepares financial reports
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, CPA often preferred, extensive experienceBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, relevant experience required
Work EnvironmentExecutive-level setting, strategic planning, cross-department collaborationOperational setting, team management, routine financial tasks
Industry UsageCommon in large corporations, finance departments, multinational companiesFound in companies of all sizes, often as a mid-level management role

The Chief Of Accounting focuses on strategic leadership and overall financial oversight, while the Accounting Manager handles daily accounting operations and team supervision. Both roles require accounting credentials, but the Chief Of Accounting typically has more extensive experience and a broader scope of responsibilities.

What do chief of accounting do?

A chief of accounting oversees an organization’s accounting department, manages financial reporting, ensures compliance with regulations, and develops financial strategies. They typically supervise accounting staff, review financial statements, and use accounting software like ERP systems. Strong leadership, analytical skills, and relevant certifications such as CPA are often required.

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Director of Accounting

Miami, FL • On-site

Schnackel Engineers Inc
Engineering Professional Services • 51 - 200 employees
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Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 19 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Manage the accounting functions including payroll, invoicing, collections, payments, and account reconciliations.

  • Supervise and monitor the work of accountants and managerial accountants, ensuring compliance with procedures and correctness of reports.

  • Participate in the development, approval, and implementation of accounting procedures, software projects, and managerial reporting.

Job description

About this position

Title: Director of Accounting/Chief Accountant

Location: Omaha, Nebraska or Miami, Florida

Overview

The Chief Accountant/Director of Managerial Accounting is responsible for the management of the accounting function in the Company. The accounting work includes managing payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable, invoicing, collections, payments to vendors, and other minor tasks. This position includes a combination of accounting operational and support processes.

Chief Accountant/Director of Managerial Accounting communicates with the CEO and the CFO of the Company every day. Chief Accountant/Director of Managerial Accounting position reports directly to the CEO.

Initial on-the-job training will be provided.

Key Responsibilities
  • Calculation and control over the payroll. The payroll is administered by the external payroll company.
  • Management of accounting related to payroll, including onboarding, calculation of bonuses, and maintenance of pay rates, raises and HR related questions from employees.
  • Set up new hires in ADP with salary and in the 401(k) company account.
  • Complete Form I-9 Employee Verifications.
  • Notarize as needed.
  • Preparation of the invoicing 2 times per month. The invoices are prepared automatically in the internal ERP system.
  • Control over the collection of reimbursable expenses and subsequent invoicing to clients. Supervision of the Collection and Reimbursable Expenses Accountant.
  • Collection of accounts receivable, including calling some clients and supervision of the Collection Specialist.
  • Timely payment of weekly and monthly bills online and issuing checks.
  • Depositing checks.
  • Reconciliation of accounts.
  • Monthly reporting according to the monthly accounting cycle.
  • Preparation of the managerial reporting. The Chief Accountant is not responsible for the financial analysis.
  • Control over the conduct of business transactions, compliance with the processing of accounting information and document flow procedures.
  • Participate in the development and approval of standard operating procedures (SOP) related to the accounting department.
  • Project management for the implementation of new accounting software. Communication between developers, IT department, auditors and accounting department of a group of companies in the USA.
  • Execution of individual orders of the CEO on managerial accounting issues.
  • Monitoring the work of accountants for transactions with suppliers and contractors.
  • Monitoring the work of managerial accountants on internal business transactions.
  • Implementation of the necessary programs and software improvements necessary for maintaining and automating the Company’s accounting.
  • Training the accounting department employees when needed.
  • Monitoring the correctness of managerial reporting.
  • Calculation and timely payment of state taxes.
  • Providing all necessary information to the CFO for the consolidation of financial statements, financial analysis, budgeting and controlling.
  • Participation in the budgeting process.
What We Are Looking For
  • A candidate should have an Accounting or Financial Management degree BBA degree minimum, Masters’ level degree is preferred. Any additional accounting certifications are considered a plus.
  • Experience with Sage, QuickBooks, or other accounting software.
  • Five or more years of accounting experience.
  • HR experience is considered a plus.
  • Chief Accountant or Deputy Accountant experience in a small to medium or family-owned company.
  • Strong communication and project management experience.
  • Ability to work independently and efficiently upon receiving information from other accountants, clients, CEO and CFO.
The Opportunity
  • Be a part of a mid-sized, family-owned company that values quality, efficiency, and clear communication.
  • Provide accounting on diverse projects across the USA with national level companies and architectural and engineering firms.
  • Lead and mentor colleagues in the accounting function with the opportunity to pass along your experience and knowledge to the next generation.
Compensation and Benefits
  • Competitive market-level salary
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • PTO days according to the Company policy and position
  • 8 paid holidays
  • Sick pay
  • W-2 employment
  • 401K with matching contribution offering
  • HSA account
  • Biweekly salary
  • Quarterly bonuses subject to performance of the Company
  • Education assistance
  • Life insurance policy offerings
  • Disability insurance
  • Additional insurance policies
  • Funeral and jury duty leave
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