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Ascendo Resources

Director of Accoutning

miami, FL

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Job description

I’m currently recruiting for a Director of Accounting opportunity with a leading hospitality and leisure organization based in Downtown Miami.

This is a hands-on leadership position reporting directly to the CFO and overseeing the accounting function across multiple business units. The ideal candidate is a strong technical accounting leader who can manage the close, develop and hold teams accountable, and bring a strong mindset toward process improvement, automation, and AI-driven efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and oversee the monthly close and financial reporting process across multiple entities/business units

Review balance sheet reconciliations and ensure accuracy and integrity of financial statements

Manage, coach, and develop the accounting team, including Controllers and Senior Accountants

Serve as the department’s technical accounting and GAAP resource

Lead the annual financial audit and manage relationships with external auditors

Oversee fixed assets, CAPEX, construction-in-progress, depreciation, and lease accounting

Monitor AR/AP aging, payroll accounting, and overall financial controls

Partner with Finance and Operations leadership on profitability, financial performance, and variance analysis

Establish and enforce accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls

Identify manual or inefficient processes and lead automation and AI initiatives to improve accuracy and efficiency

Communicate directly with the CFO regarding departmental performance, risks, and personnel matters

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Active CPA required

7-9+ years of progressive accounting experience

Strong multi-entity/multi-unit month-end close experience

Proven people-management and leadership experience

Strong technical accounting and GAAP knowledge

Multi-state or multi-jurisdiction experience preferred

Hospitality, tourism, or multi-location service industry experience is a plus

Experience with accounting automation, AI tools, or process optimization is highly valued

Location: Miami, FL - Downtown

Compensation: Competitive base salary + 10% target annual bonus

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Accounting Director / Assistant Controller / Controller-level professional who enjoys leading teams while also improving the way accounting operates.

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miami, FL, 33222, US

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