Director Technical Accounting

Company Overview

Highspring is a global professional services firm, headquartered in Brentwood, Tennessee. The company delivers integrated solutions across consulting, managed services, and talent solutions, helping organizations align strategy, execution, and talent to drive business outcomes. Highspring operates from more than 50 offices across the United States and continues to expand its global delivery capabilities through onshore, nearshore, and offshore models.

Position Summary

The Director, Technical Accounting will serve as a key financial leader responsible for overseeing the organization’s technical accounting function, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP, and internal policies. This role provides authoritative guidance on complex accounting issues, leads the preparation of technical accounting memos, and supports financial reporting, audit readiness, and policy development. This role requires a hands-on leader with experience in a fast-paced, private equity-backed environment, preferably within consulting, professional services, or staffing.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting expertise with the ability to build scalable processes, lead high-performing global teams, and partner cross-functionally to support growth.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Compliance

Oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP/IFRS which would include preparation of Balance Sheet, Income Statement and Statement of Cash Flows and Stockholders Equity

Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting monthly across multiple global entities

Ensure timely and accurate quarterly bank compliance reporting

Manage audits and regulatory compliance across jurisdictions

Maintain and enforce internal controls and accounting policies

Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures aligned with evolving standards and business needs

Global Accounting Operations

Lead day-to-day accounting functions including revenue recognition, lease accounting and fixed asset accounting

Oversee consolidation of international subsidiaries, including foreign currency considerations

Ensure proper accounting for complex staffing revenue streams (e.g., time & materials, fixed price, direct hire) and intercompany transactions both across geographies and revenue streams

Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Finance, Legal, Tax, FP&A) to assess accounting implications of business initiatives.

Private Equity Reporting & Support

Partner with executive leadership and private equity stakeholders on financial reporting and performance metrics

Support board reporting, lender compliance, and covenant reporting

Assist with M&A activities including due diligence, integration, divestiture and corresponding accounting treatment

Process Improvement & Systems

Own the quality and integrity of supporting schedules and workpapers, ensuring they are accurate, well‑controlled, and presented at a level suitable for external audit and executive review.

Build and scale accounting processes to support cleanup of end-to-end accounting treatment from rapid growth and global expansion

Evaluate and implement automation tools and reporting enhancements

Drive continuous improvement in close cycles and reporting accuracy mainly through the introduction of AI tools and time-saving initiatives

Team Leadership

Exhibit a proactive communication style

Lead, mentor, and develop a global accounting team

Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Serve as a visible, positive leader who helps energize the team, reinforce a culture of trust and respect, and build momentum within the office.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA required)

Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and communicate complex accounting matters to non-technical stakeholders.

10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership roles and international leadership experience

Experience in a private equity-backed company strongly preferred

Background in consulting, staffing, or professional services industries highly desirable

Strong knowledge of GAAP (IFRS experience a plus)

Strong technical experience including revenue recognition, intercompany and corresponding eliminations, stock compensation/equity, transfer pricing,

Experience with global consolidations and multi-entity environments

Proven ability to manage audits and interact with external stakeholders

Advanced proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, preferred) and Blackline

Strong reporting capabilities on a reported and proforma basis (experience with Workday Adaptive a plus)

Key Competencies

Strategic thinker with strong analytical skills

Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and deadlines

Ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-growth environment

Strong leadership and team development capabilities

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

What We Offer

Opportunity to play a key role in a growing, private equity-backed organization

High visibility with executive leadership and investors

Competitive compensation, bonus, and benefits package

Dynamic and entrepreneurial work environment

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Highspring believes that the following salary range reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure to be between the range below. The individual may also be eligible for a variety of bonus and financial incentives based on individual and company performance.

Base Compensation Range $165,000 — $180,000 USD