Job Overview
The Senior Director of Accounting leads Direct Travel’s core accounting
function, reporting directly to the VP of Accounting. This role has daily
oversight of Direct Travel’s accounting operations, owning the monthly,
quarterly, and annual close and overseeing the accurate recording of all
business transactions — including revenue, payroll, vendor spend, certain
affiliate entity results, and other accruals and provisions — in preparation for
consolidation into Direct Travel’s group-level financial statements. The role
partners closely with Accounting Operations, FP&A, Treasury, Tax, business unit
stakeholders, and external auditors to support the compilation of reliable,
GAAP-compliant financial reporting across the organization. This is a hands-on
leadership position requiring deep technical accounting expertise and the
ability to build, mentor, and lead a high-performing accounting team.
Responsibilities
Own Direct Travel’s monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, overseeing
the accurate and timely recording of all business transactions — including
revenue, payroll, vendor spend, certain affiliate entity results, and other
accruals and provisions — and prepare Direct Travel’s core financial results
in preparation for consolidation into the group-level financial statements.
Serve alongside the VP of Accounting as an additional key technical
accounting resource, researching and documenting the company’s position on
complex or non-routine transactions (e.g., purchase accounting, revenue
recognition, lease accounting, goodwill and impairment) and drafting
accounting memos.
Partner with the VP of Accounting to design, implement, and continuously
improve close processes, accounting policies, and internal controls across
the consolidated entity structure.
Partner with subsidiary accounting leadership on chart-of-accounts alignment,
reporting calendars, and accounting policy consistency to support a clean,
timely consolidation, without owning those entities’ day-to-day accounting
operations.
Serve as one of the key liaisons to the external auditors, managing the audit
timeline, PBC schedules, and coordination of fieldwork, and preparing
supporting documentation and analysis to help resolve findings.
Manage intercompany accounting and reconciliation processes across the
consolidated group, ensuring timely elimination, settlement, and reporting to
support accurate group-level consolidation.
Review and approve account reconciliations, journal entries, and
close-related adjustments prepared by the Direct Travel accounting team.
Collaborate cross-functionally with FP&A, Treasury, Tax, and Legal to ensure
accounting positions align with broader financial and business strategy.
Recruit, develop, and lead Direct Travel’s core accounting team of managers
and staff, building a culture of accountability, technical excellence, and
continuous improvement.
Monitor emerging U.S. GAAP (and IFRS, where relevant for international
entities) accounting standards and assess and implement their impact on
Direct Travel’s financial results.
Support the design, documentation, and maintenance of internal controls over
financial reporting for Direct Travel’s accounting processes.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Active CPA license.
10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including substantial
experience with multi-entity and multi-currency consolidations.
Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP, including consolidation accounting,
business combinations, and foreign currency translation.
Experience coordinating external audit fieldwork, PBC schedules, and
supporting documentation requests.
Proven people leadership experience, including managing and developing
accounting managers and staff.
Experience with ERP and consolidation systems, and a track record of
implementing or enhancing accounting systems and processes to drive
efficiency.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to
translate complex technical accounting concepts for non-accounting
stakeholders and executive leadership.
Preferred Qualifications
Public accounting and/or private equity-backed, multi-national, or
multi-entity organization experience.
Experience with M&A integration, purchase accounting, and post-acquisition
accounting harmonization.
Familiarity with IFRS and international statutory reporting requirements.
Experience using AI and/or other automation tools to drive process efficiency
and improve controls.
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
Minimum 10 years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 4-5
years in a management or leadership role overseeing consolidation or
corporate accounting functions.
Experience operating within a multi-entity, multi-currency corporate
structure, ideally including international operations.
A combination of public accounting and industry experience is strongly
preferred.
Benefits Summary
In addition to Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits Direct Travel offers a Total
Rewards Package which includes Retirement Plans, Wellness, Rewards and
Recognition, Sustainability, DE&I initiatives, and Mental Health Support.
About Direct Travel
Direct Travel is one of the world’s largest travel management companies. With a
long history of proven market expertise, we blend advanced technology, superior
service, and expert insight to drive tangible value and meaningful savings
across Corporate Travel, Leisure Travel, Meetings & Events and specialty travel
businesses. Through Avenir, our intelligent travel management platform, we
reduce obstacles and give clients more direct access to content, trusted data,
intelligence and global expertise. What truly sets us apart is the human care
behind the technology, delivered by an experienced, passionate team dedicated to
anticipating needs and delivering exceptional service at every step. For more
information about Direct Travel, visit www.dt.com [http://www.dt.com].
Direct Travel is an equal opportunity employer
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