Lead Sr Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Who We Are: Crafting Art, Building Legacies

We don't just make products; we sculpt legacies. We are an elevated, American luxury brand dedicated to crafting functional works of art from hand-forged Damascus steel pocketknives and kitchen cutlery to high-end men's jewelry, watches, and lifestyle accessories. Alongside our heritage consumer brand, we design and distribute premium goods built to endure for generations.

Behind our extraordinary materials, rare gemstones, and legendary craftsmanship lies a highly disciplined, multi-entity business operation. We are seeking a proactive, self-directed Lead Senior Accountant to serve as a vital financial anchor, strategic partner, and steady guide to our executive leadership team.

The Opportunity: Where Financial Precision Meets Creative Craft

As our Lead Senior Accountant, you won't just crunch numbers—you will play a vital role in fueling our organizational stability, protecting our financial assets, and driving high-performance growth. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will bridge high-level financial strategy with precise daily execution. This multi-entity role spans the financial operations of two entities, demanding a leader who thrives in consumer product distribution, complex inventory, and production landscapes.

Your Mission: Tactics and Tasks

1. Protect Our Financial Assets & Ensure Compliance

• GAAP & Tax Rigor: Record, classify, and summarize financial transactions in strict accordance with GAAP, maintaining sharp attention to timing and cutoffs. Oversee accurate, timely tax filing and reporting.
• Maintain Robust Internal Controls: Protect company assets by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing necessary financial policies, procedures, and segregation of duties.
• Financial Infrastructure & Cash Flow: Oversee and reconcile daily cash and credit card receipts, monitor Line of Credit activity, and manage intercompany transfers and sweeps. Drive overall accuracy by identifying and implementing appropriate financial technology.
• Model & Analyze: Partner with the CEO to coordinate annual corporate budget models (P&L, Balance Sheet, Statement of Cash Flows) and deliver quarterly forecasts. Run regular variance and margin analyses by product line and sales channel to guide executive decisions.
2. Drive Day-to-Day Transactional & Team Excellence
• Publish Flawless Financials: Work closely with the team to complete accurate monthly close cycles within 15 days of monthend for owners, banks, and our executive team.
• Supervise Operations & Direct Reports: Supervise and work closely with direct reports, managing Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable/collections, and overall general ledger operations.
• Audit & Inventory Leadership: Prepare annual audit schedules for external CPAs, lead interim/yearend physical inventory processing, compile CAPEX estimates, and oversee cost accounting, purchasing, shipping, and warehousing controls.

What You Bring: Qualifications & Background

• Education: BS in Accounting or BA in Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting.
• Proven Experience: 6+ years of experience in a Senior Accountant or Accounting Manager role within an environment audited by external CPAs.
• Industry Mastery: Extensive experience in manufacturing consumer products—including purchasing, inventory control, cost accounting, and supply chain logistics.
• Tech & ERP Proficiency: Advanced skills in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint). Direct experience with midtier ERP systems (MS Dynamics GP preferred), ERP transitions, and digital file management.
• Leadership & Credentials: Direct experience managing staff. A CPA license is strongly preferred.

Soft Skills & Working Environment

• Communication & Collaboration: Clear, articulate communicator across all operational levels with a proven ability to translate complex financial data into compelling narratives.
• Professional Demeanor: Approachable, selfdirected, detailoriented selfstarter who stays calm under pressure.
• Physical & OnSite Requirements: Position is based onsite in Wilsonville, OR with no outofarea travel required. Ability to stand/walk throughout the facility, type, reach, occasionally lift up to 50 lbs, and work in moderate to loud environments.
Why Join Us?

We offer a respectful, collaborative culture where professionals are comfortable bringing their whole selves to work. You'll play a primary role in a dynamic, highly respected business environment where your insights directly influence executive decisions and the future of our brands.

To Apply:

Please submit your resume, a cover letter highlighting your experience in product-based/inventory accounting, and why you are the perfect fit to lead our financial operations.