Director of Accounting

Recruiting Partner: Phil Arena

Lawrence, Massachusetts | Accounting | Not Remote | $150,000 to $175,000 | Job ID: 166930

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Join a family-owned, entrepreneurial organization that is rapidly growing and has a diverse portfolio in real estate development, hospitality, restaurants, and innovative food brands. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact as the Director of Accounting, overseeing all accounting operations and leading a high-performing team.

Director of Accounting Benefits & Compensation

  • Competitive base salary commensurate with experience.
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Generous paid time off (PTO) and holiday schedule.
  • 401(k) with company match.
  • Inclusive and supportive culture with opportunities for professional growth.

Director of Accounting Requirements & Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required; MBA preferred.
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required.
  • Minimum 10+ years of relevant accounting experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
  • Significant tax experience required (corporate, partnership, and multi-entity).
  • Industry experience in hospitality/food & beverage and real estate required.
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, tax compliance, and financial reporting.
  • Proven ability to lead high-performing teams.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Director of Accounting Preferred Background & Skills

  • Key technology expertise preferred: Restaurant365 (R365) and Yardi.
  • Experience with process improvement initiatives.

Director of Accounting Day-to-Day Responsibilities

  • Lead planning, budgeting, and forecasting to align financial strategies with business goals.
  • Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, producing financial statements and management reports.
  • Collaborate with department leaders to track the company’s performance through KPIs.
  • Direct all tax planning, compliance, and reporting, ensuring timely filings and optimized strategies.
  • Oversee cash flow and treasury operations, optimizing liquidity and resource use.
  • Mentor and develop a team of accounting professionals, fostering a high-performance culture.

At Goodwin Recruiting, we are committed to our core values and providing world class customer service. We are committed to helping our clients navigate and comply with the complex and ever-changing labor laws as well as help ensure that in every hiring decision, internally and with our client partners, that all viable candidates are considered, and the most qualified candidate is offered the role. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.

 

JOB ID: 166930

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At Goodwin Recruiting we are committed to our core values. We take our value, Dedicated to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, very seriously and will never discriminate against a candidate or client based on any protected classes. Our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or arrest or conviction record has no bearing on whether he, she, or they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.

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