Director of Accounting

Our client is seeking an exceptional, detail-oriented and self-motivated Director of Accounting with excellent communication and critical thinking skills, who thrives working in a collaborative environment. This role will be responsible for the accounting operations of the holding company and associated businesses. The Director of Accounting will work closely with the VP, Accounting and on day-to-day accounting operations, strategic initiatives and special projects, as well as supervising Accounting staff. The Accounting team collaborates with stakeholders, both internal and external, to ensure the financial health of the company through accurate and timely reporting and ensuring payments to all parties arrive on time. In this critical role, you will join a group of strategic, detailed-oriented thinkers that thrive in a fast-paced environment while working cross-functionally to ensure the success of the company.

Job Responsibilities

• Overseeing the general ledger and take ownership for the entire month end, quarter end, and year end close procedures in compliance with US GAAP. This includes, but is not limited to, preparing and reviewing journal entries, creating and maintaining accounting schedules, performing and reviewing account reconciliations.
• Owning the external audit process, including preparation and/or review of deliverables and handling communication with external auditors.
• Complying with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings while remaining current on regulatory requirements, working with external firms.
• Developing and enforcing effective accounting policies and processes to maintain and strengthen internal controls, identify and document gaps in current processes, recommend solutions, and carry out best practices.
• Supervising and leading an Accounting Manager and Senior Accountants to ensure the smooth operations of financial processes. Identifying development and training needs as appropriate.
• Working with various teams in the business to develop processes and systems to ensure accurate and complete reporting.
• Assisting with financial reporting as required for Management, Board meetings and other investor-related requests.
• Performing other related duties as necessary or assigned, including ad-hoc analysis and projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 10+ years of related accounting experience with demonstrated growth required; start-up or public accounting
• CPA preferred, excellent knowledge of US GAAP
• Big 4 experience preferred
• Experience in consumer products / inventory management or advertising / media preferred
• Outstanding analytical and problem solving ability, with the ability to execute, follow-up, and ensure impeccable attention to detail
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and work with all levels in the organization
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, ability to prioritize and multitask in fast paced and high-volume environment
• Must show accountability, take initiative, be a team player, and operate with a sense of urgency
• Exposure to Quickbooks Online, Google Suite, Fulfil.io and Tableau preferred
• Good proficiency with Microsoft tools (Excel, Word) is required
• Experience supervising a team