Director of Accounting

Job Description

Job Description

AssetWatch serves global manufacturers by powering manufacturing uptime through the delivery of an unparalleled condition monitoring experience, with a passion to care about the assets our customers care for every day. We are a devoted and capable team that includes world-renowned engineers and distinguished business leaders united by a common goal – To build the future of predictive maintenance. As we enter the next phase of rapid growth, we are seeking people to help lead the journey.

What's the Opportunity :

We are seeking a high-caliber accounting leader to join our growing finance team as Director of Accounting , reporting to the VP of Accounting. This individual will be responsible for leading the company's accounting operations, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting, and building scalable processes to support the company's rapid growth. This is a hands-on leadership role that will oversee the close process, technical accounting, internal controls, ERP implementation, and team development.

In addition to reporting to the VP of Accounting, the Director of Accounting will work closely with the CFO and other functional leaders to strengthen financial procedures and infrastructure and elevate team performance. This is a critical role as we prepare for major system transitions, increased operational complexity, and international expansion.

Operational Leadership

• Lead all aspects of accounting operations, including general ledger, monthly / quarterly / annual close, and consolidations
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, internal controls, and company accounting policies
• Oversee AP, Payroll, Fix Assets, inventory and other core operational accounting processes; ensure proper controls and documentation are in place
• Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and monthly financial statements
• Build and maintain accounting schedules to support internal and external reporting
• Direct and optimize the close calendar to ensure timely, accurate, and consistent reporting
• Ensure a structured, efficient close process with a goal of completing month-end within 5–7 business days
• Manage multiple workstreams and competing priorities while meeting internal and external deadlines

Team Management & Oversight

Systems & Process Improvement

Compliance & Special Projects

This role is located in the United States.

Qualifications :

#LI-Remote

What We Offer :

AssetWatch is a remote-first company that puts people at the center of everything we do. We want our team members to thrive - that's why we offer a range of benefits and perks designed to support your well-being, growth, and work-life balance.

We have a distributed team that works remotely across locations in the United States and Ontario, Canada. Collaboration within core working hours is required.