Director of Accounting
Goodlifeco, Charlotte, NC, United States
**About Good Life**Good Life Companies is a fast-growing, independent RIA platform dedicated to empowering financial advisors to achieve true independence and long-term success. We provide the education, tools, and ongoing support advisors need to build, manage, and grow thriving independent practices so they can focus on what matters most: serving clients, growing their business, and living their version of the good life.**Position Summary**Good Life Companies is seeking a strategic and experienced Director of Accounting to lead our financial operations and enhance our financial foundation and infrastructure. This key leadership role reports directly to the CFO and will oversee all aspects of accounting and controllership while driving innovation and building capabilities that deliver repeatable, sustainable results. The successful candidate will manage a team of accounting professionals and serve as a strategic partner in advancing our value proposition in the marketplace.**Key Responsibilities*****Financial Operations Leadership (50%)***•
Lead month-end close processes and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting.•
Oversee general ledger management and maintain chart of accounts across multiple entities.•
Prepare comprehensive financial statements and management reports.•
Execute balance sheet reconciliations and maintain strong internal controls.•
Manage cash flow operations and capital management initiatives.•
Oversee Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll, and Commission processing.•
Ensure compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements.***Strategic Leadership (25%)***•
Enhance financial systems, processes, and infrastructure to support company growth.•
Implement continuous process improvement initiatives to eliminate non-priority work.•
Partner with executive team on strategic planning and financial analysis.•
Drive innovation in financial processes and reporting capabilities.•
Support business development through financial insights and analysis.***Team Leadership & Development (25%)***•
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of accounting professionals.•
Recruit and retain top accounting talent.•
Foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning.•
Provide coaching and development opportunities to drive team performance.•
Set high performance standards and inspire team members by example.***What Initial Success Looks Like (6-12 months)***•
Complete an assessment of the current state of Good Life’s accounting operations, systems, and processes to build a foundation for long-term scalability.•
Establish streamlined month-end close processes with improved accuracy and reduced cycle time.•
Develop and implement key financial reporting dashboards and KPIs for executive leadership.•
Through partnership with the CFO, identify and execute process improvement initiatives that eliminate inefficiencies and strengthen internal controls.•
Build strong working relationships across the organization, becoming a trusted financial partner to department leaders.•
Assess and develop the accounting team, establishing clear performance expectations and professional development plans.•
Become a valued, collaborative member of the Good Life finance leadership team.**Qualifications**•
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.•
CPA certification preferred (inactive acceptable).•
5-8 years of progressive accounting and finance experience.•
Proven experience in the financial services industry.•
Previous supervisory or management experience required.•
Advanced proficiency in QuickBooks, multi-entity accounting, consolidations, and financial reporting systems.•
Experience with month-end close, financial statement preparation, cash management, and capital allocation.•
Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial services regulations, and regulatory compliance.•
Proficiency in Excel and financial analysis tools.•
Demonstrated ability to influence and partner with executive leadership with strong business acumen.•
Proven change management and process improvement capabilities with ability to manage multiple priorities.•
Collaborative, entrepreneurial mindset with passion for continuous learning and evolution.***Working Conditions****This role will start as a remote position, with an expectation of eventually moving to fully in-office. *•
Primarily office-based with occasional travel (up to 10%).•
Requires typical physical demands of an office environment.Leadership position requiring flexibility for business needs and client demandsLocation \*Please share your target compensation range for this role. \*Voluntary Self-IdentificationTo comply with government reporting requirements, we invite candidates to participate in the self-identification survey below. Your completion of this form is entirely optional, and your decision will neither influence the hiring process nor any subsequent stages. Any information you choose to share will be kept confidential and stored in a secure file. As outlined in our Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we uphold a commitment to non-discrimination based on any protected group status specified in applicable laws.GenderRaceRace and ethnicity descriptionsVoluntary Self-Identification of Veteran StatusVEVRAA requires Government contractors to take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment protected veterans. To help us measure the effectiveness of our outreach and recruitment efforts of veterans, we are asking you to tell us if you are a veteran covered by VEVRAA. If you believe that you belong to any of the following categories of protected veterans, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.Veteran status descriptionsDisabled veteranA veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military and is entitled to disability compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to disability compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, or was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disabilityRecently separated veteranA veteran separated during the three-year period beginning on the date of the veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S military, ground, naval, or air serviceActive duty wartime or campaign badge veteranA veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge was authorized under the laws administered by the Department of DefenseArmed Forces service medal veteranA veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military ground, naval, or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985 (61 Fed. Reg. 1209).Veteran status #J-18808-Ljbffr
Lead month-end close processes and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting.•
Oversee general ledger management and maintain chart of accounts across multiple entities.•
Prepare comprehensive financial statements and management reports.•
Execute balance sheet reconciliations and maintain strong internal controls.•
Manage cash flow operations and capital management initiatives.•
Oversee Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll, and Commission processing.•
Ensure compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements.***Strategic Leadership (25%)***•
Enhance financial systems, processes, and infrastructure to support company growth.•
Implement continuous process improvement initiatives to eliminate non-priority work.•
Partner with executive team on strategic planning and financial analysis.•
Drive innovation in financial processes and reporting capabilities.•
Support business development through financial insights and analysis.***Team Leadership & Development (25%)***•
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of accounting professionals.•
Recruit and retain top accounting talent.•
Foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning.•
Provide coaching and development opportunities to drive team performance.•
Set high performance standards and inspire team members by example.***What Initial Success Looks Like (6-12 months)***•
Complete an assessment of the current state of Good Life’s accounting operations, systems, and processes to build a foundation for long-term scalability.•
Establish streamlined month-end close processes with improved accuracy and reduced cycle time.•
Develop and implement key financial reporting dashboards and KPIs for executive leadership.•
Through partnership with the CFO, identify and execute process improvement initiatives that eliminate inefficiencies and strengthen internal controls.•
Build strong working relationships across the organization, becoming a trusted financial partner to department leaders.•
Assess and develop the accounting team, establishing clear performance expectations and professional development plans.•
Become a valued, collaborative member of the Good Life finance leadership team.**Qualifications**•
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.•
CPA certification preferred (inactive acceptable).•
5-8 years of progressive accounting and finance experience.•
Proven experience in the financial services industry.•
Previous supervisory or management experience required.•
Advanced proficiency in QuickBooks, multi-entity accounting, consolidations, and financial reporting systems.•
Experience with month-end close, financial statement preparation, cash management, and capital allocation.•
Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial services regulations, and regulatory compliance.•
Proficiency in Excel and financial analysis tools.•
Demonstrated ability to influence and partner with executive leadership with strong business acumen.•
Proven change management and process improvement capabilities with ability to manage multiple priorities.•
Collaborative, entrepreneurial mindset with passion for continuous learning and evolution.***Working Conditions****This role will start as a remote position, with an expectation of eventually moving to fully in-office. *•
Primarily office-based with occasional travel (up to 10%).•
Requires typical physical demands of an office environment.Leadership position requiring flexibility for business needs and client demandsLocation \*Please share your target compensation range for this role. \*Voluntary Self-IdentificationTo comply with government reporting requirements, we invite candidates to participate in the self-identification survey below. Your completion of this form is entirely optional, and your decision will neither influence the hiring process nor any subsequent stages. Any information you choose to share will be kept confidential and stored in a secure file. As outlined in our Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we uphold a commitment to non-discrimination based on any protected group status specified in applicable laws.GenderRaceRace and ethnicity descriptionsVoluntary Self-Identification of Veteran StatusVEVRAA requires Government contractors to take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment protected veterans. To help us measure the effectiveness of our outreach and recruitment efforts of veterans, we are asking you to tell us if you are a veteran covered by VEVRAA. If you believe that you belong to any of the following categories of protected veterans, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.Veteran status descriptionsDisabled veteranA veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military and is entitled to disability compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to disability compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, or was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disabilityRecently separated veteranA veteran separated during the three-year period beginning on the date of the veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S military, ground, naval, or air serviceActive duty wartime or campaign badge veteranA veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge was authorized under the laws administered by the Department of DefenseArmed Forces service medal veteranA veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military ground, naval, or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985 (61 Fed. Reg. 1209).Veteran status #J-18808-Ljbffr