Director of Accounting

About Circular Services

Circular Services is a leading developer and operator of circular economy infrastructure and services in the United States. With over 20 operating locations, Circular Services provides holistic materials management services to municipalities and businesses across the country, keeping valuable materials in circulation and minimizing the cost and environmental impact of landfills. The company services municipal contracts with some of the largest and fastest growing cities in the U.S. including New York City, New York; Austin, Texas; San Antonio, Texas; and Phoenix, Arizona.

About the Role: 

Circular Services is seeking a full-time Director of Accounting to join our dynamic, fast-growing organization. The Director of Accounting plays a vital role in our back-office operations team, supporting multiple recycling facilities in the region. This position is crucial in developing the accounting team and aiding the company in achieving its growth objectives. The ideal candidate will possess a positive attitude, excellent communication skills, attention to detail, adaptability, and comfort in an ever-evolving environment.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures to ensure compliance with US GAAP and internal controls.
• Oversee all aspects of the General Ledger, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Fixed Assets, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
• Manage and streamline monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
• Establish and enforce standardized billing procedures across the company, maintaining training manuals and leading companywide training initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with all insurance requirements, managing communications and risk-related financial reporting.
• Monitor and ensure adherence to multi-state tax compliance requirements, including filings and regulatory updates.
• Support budgeting process and coordinate audit requests, ensuring financial accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee daily operations of the accounting department, ensuring efficient workflows, accuracy, and compliance with company policies.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to the team, fostering professional development and aligning departmental objectives with overall business goals.
• Develop and execute both short- and long-term strategic initiatives for the accounting function, optimizing processes, implementing best practices, and enhancing financial reporting capabilities. 

Department Development:

• Lead the implementation and optimization of accounting functions within the ERP system, ensuring seamless integration with operational platforms as the company scales.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve financial processes, enhance reporting capabilities, and ensure alignment between accounting and operational needs.
• Manage and oversee special projects, including process improvements, system upgrades, and financial reporting enhancements.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting from a four-year college or university.
• 8 years of progressive accounting experience with a minimum of 4 years of direct supervisory experience/ leading teams.
• Proven track record of significant achievements and contributions that have positively impacted business operations or financial performance.
• Strong expertise in financial data collection, with the ability to quickly analyze discrepancies, identify irregularities, and provide actionable insights.
• Experience in the recycling or manufacturing industry is a plus, with an understanding of industry-specific accounting practices and challenges.
• Experience managing and accounting for Fixed Assets.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills (Excel)
• CPA Accreditation a plus
• Ability to be in office 3-4 days a week

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior recycling or manufacturing experience a plus 
• cieTrade experience preferred but not mandatory.
• Microsoft Dynamics Business Central (BC) experience preferred but not mandatory.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a detail-oriented and structured approach to managing tasks and delegating responsibilities.
• Proactive and driven, demonstrating high energy, a positive attitude, and a results-focused mindset.
• Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues, stakeholders, and external partners.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines while maintaining accuracy, organization, and attention to detail.

Circular Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Circular Services is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Circular Services are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Circular Services will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.