Director of Accounting in Louisville, KY

Director of Accounting Job Description

Directors of accounting must possess strong communication, organizational, technology and leadership skills. Candidates usually have at least 10 years of experience, including previous management responsibility. They also should have comprehensive technical accounting, financial reporting and GAAP expertise. Those with public accounting experience have an advantage. Businesses expect a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in accounting but generally prefer applicants who also have earned an MBA or certification such as the CPA, CGMA or CMA.

Typical director of accounting duties:

Developing and maintaining accounting policies and procedures

Planning, organizing and coordinating the year-end close process with internal and external auditors

Ensuring successful completion of the company’s tax filings

Preparing financial statements, including cash flow statements

Planning, budgeting and authorizing expenditures

Hiring, training and retaining accounting staff

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Salary for Director of Accounting in Louisville, KY

115000 - 166290

25th percentile

115000

The candidate is new to the role and building the needed skills, experience and autonomy.

50th percentile

151110

The candidate has the experience to perform core responsibilities without direct supervision and is comfortable with the role’s processes and subject matter.

75th percentile

166290

The candidate delivers value beyond the stated job duties, has advanced qualifications and experience, and is ready for the next career level.

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75th percentile

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138920

169510

196190

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103040

143290

162150

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85100

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130640

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116380

153640

166290

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128570

195730

225400

Assistant Treasurer

71990

97290

113390

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98900

125580

152490

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77970

97060

112010

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62790

71990

86480

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96370

110860

120520

Procurement Manager

75210

103270

115230

Procurement Specialist

42090

53820

65550

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