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Accounting Director in Fort Worth, TX

Accounting Director job description

Accounting directors must possess strong communication, organizational, technology and leadership skills. Candidates usually have at least 10 years of experience, including previous management responsibility. They also should have comprehensive technical accounting, financial reporting and GAAP expertise. Those with public accounting experience have an advantage. Businesses expect a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in accounting but generally prefer applicants who also have earned an MBA or certification such as the CPA, CGMA or CMA.

Typical accounting director duties:

Developing and maintaining accounting policies and proceduresPlanning, organizing and coordinating the year-end close process with internal and external auditorsEnsuring successful completion of the company’s tax filingsPreparing financial statements, including cash flow statementsPlanning, budgeting and authorizing expendituresHiring, training and retaining accounting staff

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Accounting operations management
Auditing
Data fluency and analytics
ERP software proficiency
Financial management
Financial planning and analysis
Financial reporting
Financial statement review and analysis
GAAP and IFRS
Internal controls
SOX compliance
Salary for Accounting Director in Fort Worth, TX

147915 - 214035

Low
147915
The candidate is new to the role or has limited experience and is still developing core skills.
Mid
191805
The candidate has moderate experience in the role or one similar, meets most requirements and may hold transferable skills or relevant certifications.
High
214035
The candidate has extensive experience in the role, demonstrates advanced skills and often brings specialized certifications or industry experience.
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