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The salary range for this Remote Accounting Director position is $120,000 to $140,000 per year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, skills, and location.

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Remote Accounting Director

$120k - $140k

Jobgether Washington 1 day ago

finance

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Remote Accounting Director in Washington.

In this role, you will lead and elevate the accounting function of a rapidly growing, nationwide business services firm. You will act as both a strategic and operational leader, guiding the accounting team, strengthening workflows, and shaping the long-term structure of the department. This position offers the chance to build scalable systems, mentor future leaders, and directly impact client outcomes by providing accurate, actionable financial insights. You will manage financial reporting, oversee month-end close, improve operational processes, and ensure the department can scale efficiently. Ideal candidates thrive in high-growth, remote environments, take initiative, and enjoy building teams and processes from the ground up. Success will be measured by team performance, client satisfaction, operational efficiency, and the department’s ability to scale seamlessly with business growth.

Accountabilities:

Lead the accounting department, including hiring, mentoring, and developing supervisors and senior accountants into future managers

Establish long-term department structure, processes, and scalable workflows

Oversee month-end close, financial reporting, and quality control to ensure accurate, actionable insights for clients

Improve accounting systems, processes, and implement automation or AI-assisted tools where beneficial

Collaborate with onboarding and operations teams to ensure smooth client transitions

Manage client escalations and communicate complex financial information clearly and practically

Foster a culture of accountability, clarity, accuracy, and initiative across the team

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field; CPA preferred but not required

6+ years of experience in public accounting or outsourced accounting

Experience supervising staff and managing accounting operations in a multi-client or CAS environment

Strong understanding of financial reporting standards, month-end close best practices, and cloud-based accounting systems (Xero, QBO, payroll systems, dashboards)

Proven success leading remote or distributed teams

Ability to troubleshoot accounting issues, lead change, and implement scalable processes

High ownership, initiative, and growth-minded approach

Strong communication skills, able to convey complex financial information clearly

Detail-oriented, organized, and capable of operating in fast-paced environments

Benefits:

Competitive compensation: $120,000–$140,000

Remote-first work environment with flexible, autonomous culture

20 days PTO, health insurance, and 401k benefits

Opportunity to shape and scale a growing accounting department

Modern systems and tools to support remote operations

Culture emphasizing clarity, integrity, continuous improvement, and professional growth

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