Accounting Associate Director

Gathern

JOB PURPOSE:

To provide senior leadership and strategic oversight of the organization s accounting function, ensuring accurate financial reporting, robust internal controls, and full regulatory compliance.

The Associate Director of Accounting plays a key role in financial governance, process optimization, and supporting strategic decision-making through high-quality accounting practices.

Accountabilities:

• Foster a culture of accountability while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Establish performance metrics and objectives for teams.
• Lead the accounting function, supervising teams responsible for general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and fixed assets.
• Oversee the preparation, review, and consolidation of financial statements in accordance with relevant accounting standards.
• Establish and maintain robust internal control frameworks to ensure accuracy, compliance, and audit readiness.
• Define accounting policies, procedures, and governance standards to support organizational transparency and accountability.
• Implement and continuously improve accounting systems, workflows, and automation tools for greater efficiency and accuracy.
• Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
• Develop and document best practices to maintain consistency across accounting operations.
• Ensure cross-functional alignment between accounting, FP&A, procurement, and operational teams.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable financial regulations, tax requirements, and accounting standards.
• Lead coordination with internal and external auditors, providing required documentation and resolving audit findings.
• Monitor financial risks and recommend improvements to strengthen compliance and control environments.