Accounting Director

Salary: Base salary range: $90,000$135,000 annually plus bonus plan

Accounting Director

Who We Are

Join our award-winning team at Current Electric and be part of a culture that values innovation, teamwork, and delivering exceptional service to our clients. Our employees are at the heart of our success, working collaboratively to achieve shared goals and create a positive impact in the community.

Why Choose Current Electric

• Competitive salary starting at $90,000$135,000 annually, commensurate with experience, with a leadership bonus plan based on profitability
• Comprehensive health benefits package (medical, dental, and vision) including company-paid life insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401(k) with company match up to 4%
• Paid vacation and holidays / Flexible schedule
• Employee referral bonus program
• Professional development and advancement opportunities
• Supportive, collaborative work environment

The Role

The Accounting Director will serve as both a hands-on leader and strategic partner, responsible for directing and holding the accounting team accountable while simplifying processes to drive accuracy and efficiency. This role is not just oversight; the Accounting Director will be in the work, ensuring adoption of financial systems, including our CRM, providing training and support, and eliminating excuses by delivering results.

You will oversee accounting, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, compliance, and payroll while ensuring that KPIs are clear, consistent, and easily understood across the company. The right candidate thrives on accountability, has a pulse on operations across departments, and provides proactive financial insights that drive sustainable growth and profitability.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Accountability

• Hold the accounting team accountable for timely, accurate, and complete financial work.
• Simplify complex processes so that financial data and KPIs are easy to understand company-wide.
• Drive adoption and usage of our CRM, ensuring full integration into daily financial operations.
• Forecast trends, spot issues before they happen, and provide proactive recommendations.
• Partner with leadership to align financial objectives with company mission, values, and growth goals.

Financial Management & Reporting

• Oversee AR, AP, payroll, and cash management.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Lead cost control and efficiency initiatives to strengthen profitability.
• Manage relationships with banks, auditors, and tax advisors while maintaining compliance with all regulations.
• Review financial results to identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities to strengthen financial performance and support banking relationships.

Operational Excellence & Systems

• Build, streamline, and enforce financial systems and controls for accuracy and scalability.
• Provide clear reporting packages that highlight actionable insights, not just numbers.
• Lead scenario-based financial reviews with leadership to test what if situations and guide strategy.

Team Leadership & Development

• Train, coach, and hold accounting staff accountable for results and deadlines.
• Be a visible, hands-on leader willing to step in where needed, model urgency, and ensure team accountability.
• Equip team members to meet objectives and provide no-excuses support for their success.
• Foster a culture of ownership, integrity, and continuous improvement.

Competencies for Success

• Controller-level mindset: able to dive into the details, but also forecast and guide strategy.
• Strong accountability and leadership presence; able to drive performance and enforce standards.
• Ability to translate complex financial data into simple, actionable insights.
• Proactive, organized, and unafraid to dig in to resolve problems.
• Advanced financial systems experience.
• High integrity, ethics, and consistency.

Desired Skills & Experience

• 810 years of progressive experience in accounting/finance, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Experience in construction, contracting, or project-based industries required.
• Masters degree in accounting, finance, or related field strongly preferred.
• Experience managing financial operations for companies with $10M+ revenue.
• Proven track record of driving accountability, simplifying processes, and forecasting trends.
• Strategic and tactical, with the ability to lead at a high level while also rolling up sleeves daily.
• A strong leader/manager who can drive accountability and deliver results.

Work Schedule
Flexible MondayFriday day shifts.
On-site presence in Wauwatosa; must reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work.

Equal Opportunity Statement
Current Electric is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

If you are energized by the opportunity to be hands-on, hold teams accountable, and drive accuracy and efficiency through simplified processes, we want to hear from you. Apply today to join our exceptional team.