The Associate Director of Accounting is responsible for overseeing the monthly financial close, ensuring accurate consolidated financial statements, maintaining strong internal controls, and supporting technical accounting, audit activities, and continuous process improvements. This role also leads and develops accounting team members and partners cross-functionally to strengthen financial operations across the organization.

Responsibilities

Manage the monthly financial close process to ensure accurate and timely financial statements.Prepare consolidated financial results, including cash flow statements and earnings-related schedules.Review and approve balance sheet reconciliations and perform key internal control activities.Assist with preparation of external financial reporting and ad-hoc management reporting.Draft and review technical accounting memoranda.Maintain compliance with accounting standards, internal policies, and control frameworks.Identify control gaps, process inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.Prepare audit schedules and support interim and year-end audit procedures.Coordinate with external auditors and manage the audit process.Review and assess ERP modules to identify opportunities for improved workflows and automation.Implement new ERP functionalities and drive enhancements to financial systems.Contribute to the development and refinement of accounting policies and procedures.Train, mentor, and develop accounting team members.Ensure consistent application of accounting policies throughout the organization.Support a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.Collaborate with other departments to resolve accounting issues and support business initiatives.Participate in special projects as needed.

Essential Skills

Bachelor's degree in Accounting required; Master's degree preferred.10+ years of relevant professional accounting experience.Big 4 public accounting experience required.Manufacturing industry experience strongly preferred.Strong analytical abilities with exceptional attention to detail.Must be customer-focused, solutions-oriented, and highly collaborative.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

CPA certification.Proactive in identifying inefficiencies, gaps, and automation opportunities.Ability to continuously monitor compliance with internal controls and accounting policies.Demonstrated initiative, accountability, and strong leadership capabilities.Ability to drive measurable improvements across systems, processes, and team performance.

Work Environment

The position is onsite in Boca Raton, FL, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM, with additional hours during peak periods. The organization offers comprehensive and competitive benefits, and is mission-driven with a focus on saving lives.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Boca Raton, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $120000.00 - $170000.00/yr.

Comprehensive employee benefits package designed for competitive total compensation, featuring 75% employer-paid medical insurance (100% after deductible), 401(k) with 4% match and immediate vesting, and a 30-day waiting period for coverage. Benefits include paid time off, tuition reimbursement, life insurance, and pet insurance.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Boca Raton,FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 16, 2026.

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\n\nAbout Aston Carter:\n

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.

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