Director, Accounting at AAA Club Alliance

AAA Club Alliance is seeking a Director of Accounting to join our team!Position Summary: The Director of Accounting is a strategic and operational leader responsible for overseeing the daily execution integrity and optimization of accounting operations related to Travel and Insurance lines of business along with other key shared service accounting functions. Additionally this role will lead the integration and consolidation of back-office systems for Travel across the enterprise. This individual will play a key role in scaling transactional processes to support company growth ensuring compliance accuracy and automation across functional areas. The Director will be instrumental in fostering cross-functional collaboration and ensuring compliance with accounting standards policies and regulations.What We Offer:The starting base compensation for this position is: $103086-$180453* Eligibility for Annual BonusHybrid scheduleHealth & Life Insurance3 weeks of paid time off accrued during your first year401(K) plan with company match up to 7%Tuition Reimbursement and Professional Certification OpportunitiesPaid time off to volunteer & company-sponsored volunteer events throughout the yearOther benefits include a complimentary AAA Premier Membership Health & Wellness Program Health Concierge Service and Short Term/Long Term Disability* The base pay range shown is a guideline for compensation and ultimate salary offered will be based on factors such as applicant experience and geographic location.What Youll Do:Leadership & Team Management:Lead and develop a team of accounting professionals responsible for travel and insurance transactionsProvide mentorship guidance and performance management to the teams encouraging continuous improvement and skill development.Foster a collaborative and results-driven culture ensuring alignment with broader organizational goals and business partners.Serve as a key contributor in Finance transformation initiatives and strategic cross-functional projects.Define and track performance metrics (KPIs) to measure team output accuracy and efficiencyLead the automation of manual tasks and explore new technologies or tools to streamline workflows.Develop and implement best practices policy documentation and standard operating procedures.Travel Accounting & Transactions Oversight:Manage all accounting processes related to travel transactions including customer payments vendor disbursements commissions reconciliations and refunds.Partner with Travel Operations and Supplier Management teams to ensure accurate and timely recording of travel-related financial activity.Ensure compliance with company policies and external regulations governing travel-related financial transactions.Identify and implement opportunities for automation error reduction and cost savings in the travel accounting lifecycle.Develop and lead the roadmap for consolidating disparate transactional travel accounting systems into a centralized scalable back-office infrastructure.Partner with IT Operations and Finance leadership to align business process requirements with systems architecture.Manage systems integration across Travel and Insurance Agency platforms ensuring proper data flow control points and accounting treatmentsInsurance Accounting & Transactions:Lead accounting operations for Insurance Agency business including premium collections carrier remittances agent commission payments policy cancellations and related reconciliations.Ensure timely and accurate recognition of revenue and commissions in accordance with accounting standards and carrier agreements.Collaborate with Insurance Product Sales and Compliance teams to support new product rollouts carrier onboarding and transaction flow mapping.Develop robust controls and reporting frameworks to monitor performance and reduce financial risk in agency operations.Financial Reporting Compliance & Analytics:Collaborate with the finance team to support month-end quarter-end and year-end close processes.Ensure compliance with relevant accounting regulations (e.g. GAAP IFRS) and company policies and implement internal controls to prevent errors and fraud.Establish and report analytics within areas of responsibilitiesMinimum Qualifications:Education: Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or related field (CPA or other relevant certifications preferred).Experience: Minimum of 10 years of progressive accounting leadership experience including transactional operations oversightTechnical Skills: In-depth knowledge of general ledger accounting financial reporting and reconciliation procedures.Experience in a high-growth or multi-entity environment.Background in both corporate and shared services finance structures.Familiarity with travel industry systems (e.g. GDS TMCs) or insurance claims/billing platformsKnowledge Skills & Abilities:Key Skills:Strong leadership and team management capabilities.Expertise in financial reporting compliance and reconciliation processes.Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve complex issues.Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain high standards of accuracy.Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.Strong communication skills to interact effectively with senior management team members and external stakeholders.Additional Skills & Competencies:Ability to drive change and process improvements.Strong analytical skills and a strategic mindset for identifying operational inefficiencies.Highly organized with the ability to handle large volumes of transactions and data.A proactive approach to leadership with the ability to inspire and develop team members.Full time Associatesare offered a comprehensive benefits package that includes:Medical Dental and Vision plan optionsUp to 2 weeks Paid parental leave401k plan with company match up to 7%2 weeks of PTO within your first yearPaid company holidaysCompany provided volunteer opportunities 1 volunteer day per yearFree AAA MembershipContinual learning reimbursement up to $5250 per yearAnd MORE! Check out our Benefits Pagefor more informationACA is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal state and local employment practices laws. At ACA we are committed to cultivating a welcoming and inclusive workplace of team members with diverse backgrounds and experiences to enable us to meet our goals and support our values while serving our Members and customers. We strive to attract and retain candidates with a passion for their work and we encourage all qualified individuals to apply. It is ACAs policy to employ the best qualified individuals available for all positions. Hiring decisions are based upon ACAs operating needs and applicant qualifications including but not limited to experience skills ability availability cooperation and job performance.Job Category:ManagementRequired Experience:Director Key Skills Account Payable,Invoicing,Journal Entry,Data Entry,Accounting & Finance,Tax Returns,QuickBooks,General Ledger Accounting,Microsoft Excel,Reporting,Payroll,Financial statement,Account Receivable,ACCA,CPA Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1