Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Policies, Auditing, Automation, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Consumer Packaged Goods, Cross-Functional, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), External Audit, Finance, Financial Reporting, Financial Strategy, Flux Analysis, Food and Beverage Industry, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Journal Entries, Leadership, Loans, Manufacturing, NetSuite, Partner Sales, Performance Metrics, Process Improvement, Profit & Loss, Reconciliation, Regulatory Reports, Retail, Revenue Recognition, Sales, Standard Costing, Supply Chain, Tax Regulations, Team Building, Technical Accounting
We are seeking a hands-on Director of Accounting to lead financial close, reporting, controls, and compliance for a growing consumer products organization. This role partners cross-functionally across sales, supply chain, and finance to drive visibility, improve processes, and support strategic growth.
Client Details
We are seeking a hands-on Director of Accounting to lead financial close, reporting, controls, and compliance for a growing consumer products organization. This role partners cross-functionally across sales, supply chain, and finance to drive visibility, improve processes, and support strategic growth.
Description
Financial Close & Reporting
- Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
- Review journal entries, reconciliations, and flux analyses
- Prepare internal and external reporting packages
- Ensure U.S. GAAP compliance
Commercial & Trade Accounting
- Oversee trade spend, deductions, and promotional accruals
- Partner with sales/commercial finance on retailer profitability
- Manage accounting for rebates, fees, and customer programs
Controls, Compliance & Audit
- Strengthen internal control environment
- Lead external audit process and auditor relationships
- Support tax, statutory, and lender reporting requirements
- Drive documentation and standardization
Leadership & Systems
- Manage and develop accounting team
- Drive ERP optimization and automation initiatives
- Support system implementations and transformations
- Establish KPIs across close, controls, and productivity
Profile
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
- CPA strongly preferred
- 8+ years of progressive accounting experience
- Minimum 3 years in leadership roles
- Strong knowledge of:
- Inventory accounting
- Standard costing
- Revenue recognition
- Trade spend
Preferred:
- CPG, manufacturing, retail, or food & beverage experience
- ERP experience (NetSuite strongly preferred)
- Audit leadership and lender/investor exposure
- Experience in private equity-backed or high-growth environments
- Multi-entity or international exposure
Core Competencies:
- Strong technical accounting expertise
- Cross-functional business partnering
- Leadership and team development
- Process improvement mindset
Job Offer
- Leadership role with high visibility across the business
- Opportunity to build and scale accounting processes
- Exposure to strategic finance and cross-functional initiatives
- Fast-paced, growth-oriented environment
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