Remote Director of Accounting Jobs

Remote director of accounting jobs are open across the U.S. in sectors like SaaS, fintech, healthcare, and professional services, at remote-first companies and distributed teams that need senior financial leadership without geographic constraints. Employers hiring remotely right now include ESO, PGLS, and Optum. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles10
Top employerESO
Top industryTechnology
Top credentialBachelor's degree in finance
Companies hiring10

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Director of Revenue Accounting
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Director of Revenue Accounting
ESO
Remote
Accounting
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in finance
201-500

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Director of Revenue Accounting & Assurance
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Director of Revenue Accounting & Assurance
STORD Warehouse
Remote
Business Development
Creative & Design
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Program Management
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in finance

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Director of Finance & Accounting
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Director of Finance & Accounting
Directive
Tampa, Florida
Business Strategy
Corporate Development & M&A
Growth Marketing
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in finance
51-200

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Director of Accounting Operations
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Director of Accounting Operations
Piedmont Global
Remote
Business Development
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Partnerships & Business Development
$115k - $135k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in finance

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Director of Accounting Operations
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Director of Accounting Operations
PGLS
Remote
Business Development
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Partnerships & Business Development
$115k - $135k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in finance
11-50

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Remote Director of Accounting Job Market

Who's Hiring

ESO1 open role
PGLS1 open role
Optum1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in remote director of accounting jobs.

  • CPA license required or actively in progress
  • 7 or more years of progressive accounting experience, including supervisory roles
  • Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite
  • Deep knowledge of GAAP, including ASC 606, ASC 842, and consolidation standards
  • Experience managing month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, with Big Four or public accounting experience preferred

Tips for Your Remote Director of Accounting Job Search

Apply early to remote roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists remote director of accounting openings from across the U.S. in one place. Search roles that match your seniority and sector, then apply directly before postings fill. Remote roles at distributed companies often move quickly once they go live.

Show you can close remotely without handholding

Remote employers want proof you've owned a full month-end or year-end close without in-person coordination. Describe in your resume exactly how you led the close cycle, which cloud ERP or accounting platform you used, and what your team structure looked like across time zones.

Make async communication a visible skill

Remote director of accounting roles require you to communicate financial results, policy changes, and risk clearly in writing. Build a habit of writing concise, action-oriented financial summaries and reference this in your resume and cover letter as a deliberate practice, not an afterthought.

Target companies built for distributed finance teams

Remote-first SaaS companies, fintech platforms, and digital-native professional services firms design their accounting functions to operate without a central office. These employers are far more comfortable hiring a director of accounting remotely than traditional companies retrofitting a hybrid policy.

Remote Director of Accounting Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a remote director of accounting job?

Start by targeting remote-first companies and distributed teams in SaaS, fintech, and healthcare, where senior accounting roles are most likely to be fully remote. Remote employers screen for self-direction, strong written communication, and comfort closing books and managing close cycles without in-person oversight. Candidates who can show experience leading distributed accounting teams, managing month-end remotely, and communicating financial results clearly in writing consistently stand out.

Which companies hire remote director of accountings?

Remote director of accounting roles are posted by ESO, PGLS, and Optum and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These tend to be remote-first technology companies, digital-native financial services firms, and distributed professional services organizations that have built their finance functions to operate without a central office.

Can you get a remote director of accounting job with no experience?

Yes, but remote director of accounting roles are senior positions, so most require demonstrated accounting leadership even at entry points. Candidates building toward the role remotely should focus on senior accountant or accounting manager positions at remote-first companies first. Showing ownership of a full close cycle, proficiency with cloud-based ERP systems, and clear async communication skills are what open the door when formal experience is limited.

Do you need a degree for remote director of accounting jobs?

Usually, but the degree requirement is often paired with CPA licensure rather than standing alone. Most remote employers hiring at the director level expect a bachelor's in accounting or finance and active CPA credentials. Candidates who lack a traditional degree but hold a CPA and can show a strong record of leading accounting operations and reporting functions are regularly considered.

Which industries hire the most remote director of accountings?

Most remote director of accounting openings sit in Technology & Software, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors hire director of accountings remotely because their teams are geographically distributed and their financial operations run on cloud platforms that make location irrelevant to daily accounting work.

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