Chief Accounting Officer

Chief Accounting OfficerSalary - $220,000 - $250,000 plus bonus & equityManhattan, New York/ HybridOur client in the retail/ e-commerce/ DTC sector is seeking their first Chief Accounting Officer to build and lead a best-in-class accounting, reporting, and compliance function from the ground up.Reporting directly to the CFO, you'll establish the framework, team, processes, and controls required to support a high-growth, public listed business.Key ResponsibilitiesLead all corporate accounting, financial reporting, and controllership activities.Build and own the company's SEC reporting function.Establish and maintain a robust SOX compliance and internal controls framework.Serve as the technical accounting lead for complex transactions and accounting policy under US GAAP.Partner with auditors, legal counsel, and executive leadership on governance and reporting matters.Build, mentor, and scale a high-performing accounting and reporting team.Drive process improvement, automation, and finance transformation initiatives.About YouCPA qualifiedStrong public company experience with deep expertise in SEC reporting, SOX, and US GAAP.Proven track record building accounting functions in high-growth, PE-backed, or public company environments.Hands-on, pragmatic leader comfortable operating in a fast-paced startup setting.Why Join?This is a rare opportunity to create a technical accounting and reporting function from scratch and play a pivotal role in preparing a rapidly growing retail / e-commerce business for its next stage of growth.