Director of Accounting in Orlando, FL

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

Looking for a director of accounting or a director of accounting job in Orlando?

Search for Director of Accounting jobs in Orlando, FL or request talent now and our expert recruiters will be with you shortly.

Robert Half can help you with your director of accounting staffing needs in Orlando.

Salary for Director of Accounting in Orlando, FL

126250 - 182558

25th percentile

126250

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

50th percentile

165893

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

182558

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

Projected salaries for related positions

Position title

25th percentile

50th percentile

75th percentile

Chief Financial Officer (CFO) – Corporate Accounting

196193

270933

324968

Vice President of Finance

166650

209070

253005

Corporate Controller

152510

186093

215383

Divisional Controller

113120

157308

178013

Assistant Controller

93425

123220

143420

Director of Finance

127765

168670

182558

Treasurer

141148

214878

247450

Assistant Treasurer

79033

106808

124483

Financial Project Manager

108575

137865

167408

Forensic Accountant

85598

106555

122968

Property Accountant

68933

79033

94940

Plant Controller

105798

121705

132310

Procurement Manager

82568

113373

126503

Procurement Specialist

46208

59085

71963

Newest Director Of Accounting jobs

Search Jobs

Director of Accounting

Accounting Manager

Payroll Supervisor/Manager/Director

Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

Hiring? Start here.

Access millions of skilled contract and permanent candidates at every level from support roles to C-suite, and pinpoint the talent you need using our industry-leading matching technology.

Find your next hire