Director of Accounting
World HeadquartersDeerfield Beach, Florida
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Overview
Schedule
Full-time
Education
CPA
Career level
Executive
Remote
On-site
Benefits
Paid Vacation
Job Description
Responsive recruiter
Benefits:
- Childcare Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Company parties
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Tuition assistance
- Vision insurance
- Wellness resources
Location: Deerfield Beach, FLSchedule: Full-Time | Onsite | Monday–FridayBenefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off and more
Job Overview:
The Learning Experience is seeking an experienced Director of Accounting to lead and oversee accounting operations for a growing, multi-entity organization. This onsite leadership role is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting, managing the close process, strengthening internal controls, and supporting operational excellence across the Finance function.
The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting expertise, leadership experience, and a hands-on approach to process improvement. This role partners closely with senior leadership, including the Controller and CFO, while leading key accounting functions including general ledger, accounts payable, reconciliations, financial reporting, and compliance.
This is a high-impact opportunity for an accounting leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys building scalable processes, developing teams, and driving continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
Accounting Operations and Financial Reporting
- Lead the monthly and annual financial close process, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with US GAAP
- Oversee journal entries, account reconciliations, intercompany accounting, and general ledger integrity
- Ensure accurate financial reporting across multiple business units and entities
- Support preparation of financial statements, reporting packages, and leadership reporting
Internal Controls and Compliance
- Strengthen accounting controls, policies, and procedures to improve accuracy and operational efficiency
- Support implementation and maintenance of SOX controls and audit readiness initiatives
- Monitor evolving accounting guidance and support implementation of new accounting standards
- Ensure compliance with company policies and financial reporting requirements
Audit and Cross-Functional Partnership
- Serve as primary liaison for external audits and coordinate audit schedules and documentation
- Partner with Finance, Operations, Payroll, and Leadership teams to support organizational initiatives
- Provide accounting guidance and financial insight to support business decisions
ERP Systems and Process Improvement
- Act as accounting subject matter expert for NetSuite, BlackLine, and related financial systems
- Partner with IT and Finance teams on system enhancements, integrations, and process automation
- Identify opportunities to improve workflows, reporting accuracy, and operational scalability
Leadership and Team Development
- Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing accounting team
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
- Support performance management, mentoring, and professional development initiatives
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
- CPA required
- 3-5+ years of progressive accounting experience including leadership responsibilities
- Public accounting background strongly preferred
- Experience in multi-entity, multi-unit, or franchise organizations preferred
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls
- Experience with ERP systems including NetSuite and reconciliation platforms such as BlackLine preferred
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Why Join The Learning Experience:
- High-visibility leadership role within a growing national organization
- Opportunity to influence accounting operations and financial strategy
- Collaborative, team-oriented environment with executive exposure
- Career growth and leadership development opportunities
- Mission-driven organization focused on excellence and innovation
The Learning Experience
At The Learning Experience, we make early education joyful, engaging and fun so children are happy to learn, play and grow.
Our curriculum focuses on the six ages and stages of early childhood development and engages children in hands-on learning activities that encourage them to explore and solve problems at their own rate of development. This forms a foundation for kids to Learn, Play and Grow under the care of our nurturing teachers and staff.
At TLE®, we’ve created a full cast of characters that become our little learners’ educators, partners and friends through their preschool education journey. Each character has a unique personality and area of interest and brings learning to life by allowing children to explore the world through fun and imagination.
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World Headquarters lists this role as a Full-time position.
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World Headquarters is looking for a candidate with "Executive" experience level.
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The education requirement for this position is CPA. Candidates with relevant qualifications or equivalent experience may also be considered.
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