Director of Accounting

Blue Tees Golf is a dynamic, fast-growing consumer electronic golf technology company that is revolutionizing the golfing experience. We specialize in the design, development, and distribution of innovative products that enhance the performance and enjoyment of golfers worldwide. We aspire to be more than another golf technology brand. We champion the progression of the game and motivate golfers to Play Different. That’s why at Blue Tees Golf our mission is to make high-quality equipment accessible to all golfers. Job Summary Blue Tees Golf is seeking a hands-on, strategic Director of Accounting to lead and scale our accounting function during an exciting period of growth. Reporting directly to the CFO, this leader will own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close, ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, strengthen financial controls, and build the accounting infrastructure needed to support a growing business. This is an opportunity to build and scale an accounting function that supports a growing business. We're looking for someone who enjoys building, improving, and modernizing accounting operations—not simply maintaining them. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable solving complex technical accounting issues, leading a high-performing team, partnering with business leaders, and leveraging technology and AI to improve efficiency and reporting accuracy. Success in this role means creating an accounting organization that delivers timely, accurate, and reliable financial information while earning the trust of executive leadership through strong communication, sound judgment, and operational excellence. Key Responsibilities Own and oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process. Drive continuous improvement toward a best-in-class five-business-day close. Ensure timely, accurate financial reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Validate Netsuite is producing correct outputs and reports. Research, document, and communicate technical accounting positions for complex or non-routine transactions. Translate accounting results and technical matters into clear business insights for executive leadership. Accounting Operations, Compliance & Systems Build scalable accounting processes and infrastructure that support the company's continued growth. Improve revenue recognition practices, inventory accounting, and financial data integrity. Reconcile and improve reporting across multiple financial data sources to ensure accuracy and consistency arriving at a single source of truth. Develop, document, and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls. Serve as the accounting owner for NetSuite, driving system optimization, automation, and reporting improvements in partnership with the System Admin. Partner with Finance, Operations, HR, Sales, Product, and IT to improve financial processes and system accuracy. Audit & Technical Accounting Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors. Lead annual financial statement audits and interim audit activities. Maintain audit-ready documentation throughout the year. Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, including ASC 606 revenue recognition (including multi element arrangements) and other technical accounting matters. Stay current on evolving accounting standards and proactively assess their impact on the business. Leadership & Business Partnership Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing accounting team. Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and professional development. Serve as a trusted business partner to executive leadership by providing timely financial guidance and helping solve operational challenges. Partner closely with the CFO on strategic initiatives, process improvements, and special projects. Leverage AI tools to automate repetitive accounting tasks, improve efficiency, accelerate technical research, and enhance reporting quality. Identify and implement technology solutions that improve efficiency, reporting accuracy, and scalability while maintaining strong financial controls. Champion continuous improvement through thoughtful adoption of automation and emerging technologies. Skills & Requirements Required Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP, including ASC 606 revenue recognition and technical accounting. Demonstrated experience leading monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes. Strong hands-on experience with NetSuite. Experience leading external financial statement audits. Experience with inventory accounting, including costing, reconciliations, and cost of goods sold (COGS). Demonstrated success improving accounting processes and building scalable accounting operations. Experience leading, mentoring, and developing accounting teams. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build credibility across all levels of the organization. Executive presence and the ability to translate complex accounting topics into clear business recommendations. Demonstrated ability to leverage AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Microsoft Copilot, or similar) to improve accounting workflows, automate routine tasks, and increase productivity. Preferred Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Public accounting experience. Experience supporting SaaS/subscription and consumer products (CPG) businesses. Experience in a high-growth, private equity-backed, or venture-backed environment. Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar business intelligence tools. Education & Experience Required Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. 7+ years of progressive accounting experience. Experience owning financial reporting, technical accounting, and audit coordination. Prior experience managing accounting professionals. Preferred Public accounting background. Experience supporting hybrid SaaS and inventory-based business models. Competitive salary and bonuses 401(k) with 3% match Unlimited paid time off, including holidays and sick leave SLC; Remote Blue Tees is an E-Verify participant employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr