The Heritage Group · 18 hours ago
Director, Accounting Transformation
Indianapolis, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expThe Heritage Group is a fourth-generation, family-owned business focused on construction and materials, environmental services, and specialty chemicals. The Director, Accounting Transformation is responsible for leading the strategic transformation of the company's accounting operations and financial reporting, partnering closely with executive leadership to ensure scalable and compliant financial operations.
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Responsibilities
Establish and own consolidated financial reporting for The Heritage Group, supporting both third-party reporting requirements and executive-level internal analysis
Provide strategic leadership to the Corporate Accounting function to ensure accurate, consistent, and timely financial statements in accordance with GAAP and company policies
Deliver executive-level insights, trend analysis, and forward-looking recommendations to senior leadership, FP&A, and business partners
Serve as a trusted advisor on complex accounting matters, including policy interpretation, judgmental areas, and emerging accounting standards
Partner with the Senior Director of Corporate FP&A + Accounting to lead, develop, and scale a high-performing accounting organization
Set the vision for talent strategy across accounting, including organizational design, workforce planning, performance management, succession planning, and leadership development
Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence across the broader finance organization
Provide executive oversight of corporate accounting policies, internal controls, and financial governance frameworks
Act as the primary escalation point for significant accounting issues, ensuring timely resolution and risk mitigation
Lead all internal and external audit activities, including independent auditors, regulatory agencies, customers, and suppliers, ensuring strong audit outcomes and proactive issue remediation
Lead enterprise-wide accounting transformation initiatives, including the implementation of Oracle EPM and the transition to a new general ledger platform in 2026
Design and implement scalable, standardized, and automated accounting processes that support business growth and complexity
Evaluate, select, and deploy technology solutions to enhance financial accuracy, efficiency, controls, and analytics
Establish metrics and governance to measure transformation progress, adoption, and value realization
Partner closely with FP&A, operations, IT, and other corporate functions to align financial data, reporting capabilities, and business needs
Influence and collaborate with senior leaders to drive enterprise priorities, change adoption, and improved decision-making
Deliver exceptional service and financial insight to internal stakeholders across the organization
Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned, including but not limited to continuously growing in alignment with the Company’s core values, competencies, and skills
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
10–15+ years of progressive accounting, controllership, or corporate finance experience, including public accounting and complex corporate environments
Demonstrated experience leading accounting organizations at the Director or Senior Manager level
Proven track record of leading large-scale financial transformation, systems implementations, and process modernization
Experience operating in complex, multi-entity or diversified business environments
Deep technical accounting expertise with advanced knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting
Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence at the executive level
Exceptional communication skills, including the ability to translate complex accounting topics into clear business insights
Strategic problem-solving mindset with a focus on simplification, scalability, and risk management
Demonstrated success driving automation, systems adoption, and continuous improvement initiatives
Ability to work with and act in utmost confidentiality with sensitive company information
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
Preferred
Master's Degree
Company
The Heritage Group
The Heritage Group specializes in energy, refining, chemicals, construction, environmental, and recycling sectors seeking opportunities.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Chad Peterson
Senior Vice President - Strategy + M&A
Jeremy Forest
VP, Strategy + M&A
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