Director of Accounting

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Director of Accounting

Location: Remote (with relocation to one of our main hubs in WA, CO or FL, required within 12 months)

Department: Finance & Accounting

Reports To: Vice President, Finance & Accounting

Work Type: Full-Time, Exempt

Travel: Minimal (as required for site visits, audits, and leadership meetings)

Direct Reports: Accounting Managers and Staff Accountants

Compensation: $170k - $190k D.O.E

Bonus: Annual performance-based bonus eligible

Role Overview

MSHS Pacific Power Group is undergoing a transformative journey integrating legacy operations, scaling for growth, and building a world-class finance function. The Director of Accounting will be a cornerstone in this evolution, ensuring financial integrity and operational excellence across the enterprise.

This role provides leadership and oversight of core accounting operations across a multi-site industrial services organization. The Director of Accounting ensures accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in all aspects of financial management, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, cash management, tax reporting, and audit readiness.

We’re seeking a leader who is methodical, detail-driven, and systems-oriented someone who thrives on bringing structure to complexity and ensuring consistency across financial operations. The ideal candidate is a steady problem solver with a sharp eye for accuracy, a builder of scalable processes, and a calm, disciplined leader who can balance strategic insight with day-to-day execution.

This is a career-defining opportunity for someone who takes pride in building reliable frameworks, driving accountability, and creating clarity across teams and financial systems that support long-term growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting functions (GL, AP/AR, fixed assets, cash management). Ensure timely and accurate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes. 
• Ensure month-end close within 10 business days across all entities. 
• Ensure adherence to GAAP and regulatory requirements; lead internal and external audits; maintain and improve internal controls. 
• Prepare and review financial statements, variance analysis, and management reports. 
• Establish and enforce company-wide accounting policies, procedures, and internal control frameworks to ensure compliance and consistency across all business units. 
• Act as a senior advisor to the VP Finance and CFO on accounting impacts of business strategies, capital investments, and M&A activities. 
• Lead the transition and optimization of centralized accounting operations within the Fort Collins shared services center, ensuring scalability and efficiency. 
• Provide accounting insight and prepare materials for executive leadership, board meetings, and private equity partners. 
• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team. Partner cross-functionally with Finance, HR, and Operations to support growth, cost discipline, and strategic decision-making. 
• Oversee ERP and reporting platforms (e.g., Infor, DOMO, Microsoft Dynamics). Champion automation and process improvement initiatives that increase accuracy, transparency, and scalability. 
• Build a high-performance accounting team by setting clear goals, developing career paths, and fostering a culture of accountability and precision.
   

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (Mandatory) 
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 3+ years in a leadership role (Mandatory) 
• Strong technical knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and audit processes (Mandatory) 
• Proven experience leading accounting in a multi-site, complex environment (Mandatory) 
• Demonstrated ability to manage close cycles, reporting accuracy, and compliance rigor (Mandatory) 
• Prior experience in a private equity–backed environment with $500M+ scale and/or high-growth startup complexity (Mandatory) 
• Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to simplify complexity and provide clear guidance to stakeholders (Mandatory)
   

Desired Skills

• CPA certification strongly preferred 
• Industry experience in Marine, Power Generation, Defense, Industrial Services, Manufacturing, or Energy 
• Prior success leading teams through ERP implementations, system integrations, or automation projects 
• Proficiency in financial reporting tools (Infor, DOMO, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar) 
• Demonstrated ability to build and refine scalable processes in high-growth or post-merger environments 
• A calm, steady leadership style with a focus on quality, accuracy, and risk-aware decision-making 
• Experience collaborating with FP&A teams to support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
   

Systems & Tools (Familiarity Highly Preferred)

• Paylocity 
• Power BI 
• Tipalti 
• Concur 
• SyteLine
   

Why Join MSHS Pacific Power Group?

At MSHS PPG, you will be part of a dynamic and growing organization that is reshaping the future of marine, power generation, and defense services. This is an opportunity to work in a high-impact, private equity–backed environment where your contributions will directly influence scalability, operational excellence, and financial transformation.

Benefits Include

• Competitive compensation and performance-based bonus program 
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance 
• Pet insurance available
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match 
• Paid time off, including vacation and holidays 
• Relocation assistance
• Professional development and career growth opportunities
   

Application Instructions

Qualified candidates are encouraged to complete the Culture Index Survey as part of the application process:  https://go.cultureindex.com/p/JyQAGODKpiCY3f23z3

Equal Opportunity Employer

MSHS PPG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Drug-Free Workplace

MSHS PPG is a Drug-Free Workplace. All offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of a drug and alcohol screening, which may include testing for marijuana in compliance with applicable federal regulations and relevant state labor laws. We understand that marijuana laws vary by state, and our testing policies are designed to ensure compliance with both federal and state requirements where applicable.