Director of Accounting
FGA.GEN.P6
Sets the strategic direction for the accounting function.
Sets the strategic direction for the accounting function.
The story of this role
Who does this work
A detail-oriented finance professional who wants to ensure the integrity of financial records and compliance with standards.
The problem this role solves
- The external problem: Inaccurate financial statements and compliance issues can jeopardize the company’s reputation and financial stability.
- The internal problem: They feel overwhelmed by complex regulations and the pressure to maintain accuracy.
- Why it matters: Everyone deserves transparency and trust in financial reporting.
The plan
- Master the general ledger and ensure all transactions are recorded accurately.
- Stay up-to-date with accounting standards and regulations.
- Utilize critical thinking and analytical skills to identify discrepancies.
- Communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders to clarify financial information.
- Regularly review financial statements to ensure accuracy and compliance.
What's at stake
Facing audits that reveal discrepancies and lead to sanctions. Experiencing loss of trust from management and stakeholders due to financial inaccuracies.
Success looks like
Achieving accurate financial reporting that instills stakeholder confidence. Ensuring compliance with regulations, minimizing risk for the company.
Summary
Sets the strategic direction for the accounting function. Establishes organization-wide accounting standards and reporting strategies.
Level — P6 — Principal Professional
Top individual contributor; recognized authority with strategic impact, equivalent to a low executive level
- Scope
- Organization-wide architecture and the hardest problems
- Autonomy
- Defines direction; minimal oversight
- Complexity
- Strategic, open-ended problems shaping the technical future
- Impact
- Organization-wide
- Decision rights
- Sets technical strategy for a major area
- Leadership
- Recognized authority; multiplies many teams
- Typical experience
- 12–18 yrs
Core outputs
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Componentsshow ▾
Responsibilities3
- Sets strategic direction for accountingcommonlevel
- Establishes accounting standardscommonlevel
- Manages a large team or multiple accounting groupscommonlevel
Tasks5
- Set strategic direction for accountingcommonlevel
- Establish and enforce standardscommonlevel
- Manage large teams or groupscommonlevel
- Drive innovation in accounting practicescommonlevel
- Collaborate across functionscommonlevel
Skills8
- Visionary leadershipcommonlevel
- Strategic direction settingcommonlevel
- Cross-functional collaborationcommonlevel
- Organizational adaptabilitycommonlevel
- Accounting standards establishmentcommonlevel
- Team managementcommonlevel
- Advanced strategic planningcommonlevel
- Innovation in accountingcommonlevel
Knowledge8
- Strategic leadership in accountingcommonlevel
- Cross-functional collaboration techniquescommonlevel
- Organizational adaptability strategiescommonlevel
- Accounting standards developmentcommonlevel
- Team management in financecommonlevel
- Advanced strategic planningcommonlevel
- Innovation in financial practicescommonlevel
- Organizational change managementcommonlevel
competency3
- Visionary leadershipcommonlevel
- Cross-functional collaborationcommonlevel
- Organizational adaptabilitycommonlevel
qualification3
- Often 15+ years of cumulative finance experiencecommonlevel
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Financecommonlevel
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferredcommonlevel
Title aliasesshow ▾
| Alias | Type | Confidence | Approved |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance – General Accounting VI | common | medium0.70 | — |
| Finance – General Accounting 6 | common | medium0.66 | — |
| Principal Finance – General Accounting | common | medium0.78 | — |
| Director of Accounting | common | medium0.50 | — |
Classification mappingsshow ▾
O*NET / SOC
- code=13-0000title=Business & Financial Operations Occupationssource=inferred_from_superfunctionreviewStatus=needs_review