Director of Accounting

Company: The Kostelic Agency
Location: Scottsdale
Posted on: February 17, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Job Title: Director of Accounting Location: Scottsdale, AZ | 100% On-Site Compensation: Up to $200,000 base 20% target bonus The Kostelic Agency is exclusively partnered with a highly respected, operations-driven organization to hire a Director of Accounting in a critical leadership role reporting directly to the CEO. This position is designed for a seasoned accounting leader who wants ownership, visibility, and influence — overseeing financial reporting, accounting operations, tax, audits, internal controls, and systems while serving as a trusted advisor to senior leadership. What you’ll be doing Lead the preparation and delivery of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with GAAP and IFRS Oversee all internal and external compliance reporting, including regulatory filings, tax compliance, and audits Design, implement, and maintain a strong internal control environment Partner closely with FP&A leadership to deliver consolidated management reporting, including: Full financial statements KPI dashboards Operational and trend analysis Budget vs. actual variance analysis with executive-level commentary Manage external audit relationships and tax compliance processes Provide leadership across Corporate Accounting, AP, Billing, and Credit & Collections Coach, mentor, and develop a high-performing accounting team with a focus on accountability, growth, and succession planning Drive cross-functional collaboration to improve financial processes and business outcomes Process improvement & systems Identify, implement, and optimize financial systems and accounting processes to improve accuracy, efficiency, and scalability Lead system upgrades and integration initiatives across financial and operational platforms Continuously refine accounting policies, procedures, and controls to align with best practices and evolving business needs Strategic advisory & business partnership Partner with senior leadership to deliver data-driven insights that support strategic decision-making Analyze business trends and recommend actions to optimize financial performance Support special projects including mergers, acquisitions, and due diligence What we’re looking for Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (required) CPA and/or MBA (preferred) 8–10 years of accounting and financial leadership experience 5 years at the Controller level or 2 years as a Director of Accounting Strong technical accounting foundation (GAAP, IFRS, internal controls, close & reporting) Proven process-improvement mindset and systems experience Executive presence with the ability to operate as a trusted advisor Experience managing complexity, ambiguity, and multiple priorities Industry experience in logistics, shipping, stevedoring, or similar environments is a plus Benefits & perks Highly competitive compensation package Strong bonus structure Excellent benefits Strong 401(k) 100% in-office environment with direct leadership access Interested applicants can apply directly to this posting, or email us to arrange a confidential conversation: Info@TheKostelicAgency.com Discover exclusive, unadvertised opportunities by following The Kostelic Agency – stay ahead in your career with our unique, nationwide openings. View all our active openings @ TheKostelicAgency.com Follow us on LinkedIn to never miss an incredible opportunity!

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