Director of Finance and Accounting

Director Of Finance And AccountingThe Director of Finance & Accounting provides leadership and ownership of all accounting, financial planning, and accounting operations. The Director is responsible for managing the accounting function, executing the company's financial strategy, and developing the finance and accounting function.Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:Accounting & Accounting OperationsDevelop, document, and implement comprehensive accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls in accordance with GAAP and all applicable regulationsDrive the close process; ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statementsOversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash functions, and own cash forecasting, liquidity, and treasury managementCoordinate with external auditors on annual audits; oversee internal audit programs and ensure remediation of identified findings and recommendationsLead accounting function improvements, including process optimization, automation, and system enhancementsEnsure compliance with governmental financial and tax regulations; support and drive tax strategy initiatives and coordinate with external tax advisorsFinancial Controls & Risk ManagementImplement and maintain a comprehensive system of internal controls designed to prevent and detect fraud and ensure accuracy of financial recordsAssess emerging financial and operational risks; recommend and implement mitigation strategiesFinancial Strategy Execution & PlanningLead financial planning and analysis (FP&A) activities, including budgeting, scenario modeling, and variance analysis; provide analytical support to inform executive decision-making and capital allocationManage board and lender financial reportingServe as a strategic business partner to operational leaders, providing financial insights and analysis to support key business decisionsEvaluate capital management opportunities, working capital optimization, and cost-reduction initiativesPartner with leadership on long-range planning, financing activities, investor relations, and pricing strategiesTeam Leadership & Organizational DevelopmentBuild, mentor, and retain a high-performing finance and accounting team; establish accountability, develop talent, and create a culture of continuous improvement and excellenceFoster collaboration across the finance function and with other departmentsStakeholder EngagementManage relationships with external auditors, lenders, and other external financial stakeholders; serve as primary operational contact for audit, tax, and compliance mattersRespond to financial information requests from internal and external stakeholders with accurate, timely analysis and recommendationsSupport management and board committees with requested financial analysis, reporting, and presentationsAdditional ResponsibilitiesAble to handle and maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive consumer information in compliance with applicable privacy and data protection regulationsMust follow all company policies and procedures regarding data privacy and protection and data loss preventionPerforms other job-related duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to timeQualifications10+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience, 5+ years of direct responsibility for accounting operations, financial reporting, and general ledger managementHands-on with an owner mentality, and ability to thrive in structured and unstructured scenariosExperience managing accounting close processes, financial statement preparation, GAAP compliance, and external reportingDemonstrated expertise in budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and modelingStrong experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and accounting softwareStrong knowledge of internal controls (COSO framework) and audit best practices and familiarity with SOX compliance and requirements for larger organizationsExperience managing accounting and finance teams and developing talentAdvanced proficiency in Excel and financial analysis tools; fluency with Microsoft Office suiteExcellent written and oral communication skills; ability to explain concepts simply yet clearlyExperience in process mapping, redesign, and continuous improvement methodologiesAbility to work effectively with external auditors and manage audit engagementsDemonstrated attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and control