Director of Accounting

Director of Accounting 

We are seeking a Director-level accounting leader with deep Sage Intacct expertise, experience in accounting operations excellence, build and optimization of accounting systems and processes including automation and AI, and strong accounting judgment. This role sits at the intersection of accounting operations, systems architecture, automation, and process design. You will own Sage Intacct strategy and administration, lead system modernization efforts, and build scalable, automated accounting infrastructure to support rapid growth. 

This is not a transactional accounting role. We are looking for a systems-minded, people leader who can simplify complexity, drive automation, and build durable accounting platforms while developing and guiding a high-performing team in a rapidly scaling businesses. 
 

A Day in the Life of a Director of Accounting 

• Own the strategy, architecture, and administration of Sage Intacct, including chart of accounts, dimensionality, entities, controls, and user permissions.
• Lead the redesign of accounting structures built for legacy systems into scalable Sage Intacct best-practice configurations.
• Establish standards for journal entry logic, reducing manual processes and one-off workflows across the organization.
• Define and execute an automation roadmap, delivering interim solutions (Power Query, structured imports, VBA) that evolve into API-based integrations and automated bank feeds.
• Oversee the design of advanced reconciliation and workpaper frameworks integrating GL, bank, subledger, and merchant data.
• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting and systems team members; set clear expectations, workflows, and documentation standards.
• Partner cross-functionally with Finance, Operations, and Engineering to improve data flows and system reliability.
• Ensure system stability during change, owning root-cause analysis, controls, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Drive GAAP compliance, audit readiness, and executive-level reporting. 
  

What You Have: 

• Proven Sage Intacct implementation and administration experience.
• Demonstrated success in building, mentoring, and leading high-performing, results-driven teams.
• Strong accounting background with hands-on operational and leadership experience.
• Advanced Excel, Power Query, and Power Pivot skills.
• Experience with banking integrations, APIs, and accounting automation.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically about systems, scalability, and process design. 
  

Preferred 

• VBA scripting experience.
• Experience with Ramp, BlackLine, FloQast, Numeric, or similar platforms.
• Experience leading accounting systems in fast-growing or complex environments. 

**This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. All applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the US.

About Fora Financial 

Fora Financial is a technology enabled, leading provider of flexible financing to small and medium sized businesses. Since our inception in 2008, we have supported more than 55,000 merchants nationwide with over $4 billion of capital used for a variety of purposes, from funding everyday operating expenses to managing cash flow gaps to facilitating business expansion, and much more. Leveraging our proprietary technology, Fora Financial is able to deliver capital to our customers via a streamlined and simple process that can be completed in as little as 24 hours, compared with the weeks or even months it often takes for a business to receive a bank loan. 

Over the past seventeen years, Fora Financial has grown from two founders in a small Manhattan workspace to a company of nearly 200 employees. Fora Financial prides itself on being a partner-centric organization, offering a customized funding approach, collaborating with our small-business customers to understand their needs in a dynamic and ever-changing economic environment. 

While we work very hard, we do not take ourselves too seriously. We enjoy a family-like camaraderie that fosters a passion for success in each Fora Financial Team member.  

The Benefits of Working for Fora Financial: 

• Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage
• 401K Match
• Life Insurance at No Cost to Employees
• Generous Time Off Plan Including Rollover Vacation Days
• Commuter Benefits
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
• Hybrid working model based out of our New York office (2-3 days per week in office)
• Competitive Base Salary $150-$200K
   

Fora Financial is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other legally protected status under local, state, or federal law. Fora Financial provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodations due to a disability during the application process, please contact [email protected].