Director, Accounting Transformation

The Heritage Group•Indianapolis, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Heritage Group is a fourth-generation, family-owned business focused on construction and materials, environmental services and specialty chemicals. Over the last 90+ years, the Heritage portfolio has grown to include more than 50 companies that employ more than 6,000 people. What unites this diverse group of businesses and individuals is our commitment to create a safer, more enriching, and sustainable world by harnessing the power of family. The Director, Accounting Transformation is a senior finance leader within The Heritage Group Corporate Finance organization, accountable for the strategic transformation of the company's accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal control environment. This role provides enterprise-level leadership across accounting, drives large-scale process and systems transformation, and partners closely with executive leadership to ensure scalable, compliant, and insight-driven financial operations.Reporting to the Senior Director, Accounting + FP&A, the Director plays a critical role in modernizing accounting capabilities, strengthening governance, and enabling data-driven decision-making through standardization, automation, and cross-functional collaboration.This position is based in Indianapolis, IN. Qualified candidates must be located in the Indianapolis area or be willing to relocate.

Requirements

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)

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree

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.