Director of Accounting

What you’ll do here

• Lead and Scale Accounting Operations: Manage and improve all aspects of the company’s accounting operations, including general ledger, reconciliations, accounts payable, payroll, and tax compliance.
• Own Financial Reporting: Ensure timely, accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closes in accordance with GAAP, ensuring clear and transparent reporting to the executive team and investors
• Support Strategic Growth: Collaborate with cross functional teams to determine best ways to handle changes to our business (e.g. new product introductions, new channels, new initiatives, pilots), what works well in our accounting system and doesn’t create unnecessary accounting complexities.
• Oversee Annual Financial Audit  in partnership with auditors 
• Implement Financial Controls: Design and implement internal controls, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance, reduce risk, and optimize financial operations.
• Leverage technology to drive accuracy and efficiency: Optimize our accounting processes by finding opportunities within our ERP and financial reporting. Take a leadership role in future integrations as we scale, ensuring systems are set up for long-term growth.
• Team Leadership: Mentor and grow a high-performing accounting team, fostering a culture of accuracy, accountability, and collaboration.
• Regulatory Compliance: Oversee and manage, in coordination with external tax professionals, all federal, state, and local taxes, including long-term tax planning.
• Insurance coverage: Coordinate administration of insurance policies

About you

• CPA (required) with a deep understanding of GAAP and experience in revenue recognition.
• 10+ years of accounting experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership role, with time spent in high-growth startups or rapidly scaling companies. Experience in manufacturing or  subscription service companies is a plus.
• Proven leadership experience, with a track record of managing, building and scaling highly effective accounting teams in dynamic environments.
• Extensive knowledge of accounting software (experience with NetSuite preferred).
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex financial concepts for non-financial stakeholders.
• High attention to detail, a proactive mindset, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.