Director of Accounting

Director Of Accounting

The Director Of Accounting will own and coordinate the accounting function end-to-end within a fast-growing, multi-channel consumer products organization. Operating in a high-growth environment spanning direct-to-consumer (DTC) subscriptions, e-commerce, traditional brick-and-mortar retail, and in-house manufacturing, this role ensures accurate financial reporting, robust cost accounting, and seamless accounts receivable flows. The successful candidate will lead accounting operations while directing and leveraging existing fractional bookkeeping teams, consulting resources, and FP&A support.

Employment Type: Full-time employee (100% dedicated to this role)

Seniority Level: Director / Senior-level (Director Of Accounting)

Location: Remote (Latin America preferred)

Working Hours: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Eastern Time (Monday through Friday)

Start Date: Immediate / Flexible

Role Responsibilities

• Own the accounting function end-to-end, acting as the primary full-time owner of the organization's accounting processes.
• Manage and oversee both e-commerce accounting operations and traditional brick-and-mortar retail accounting.
• Manage, oversee, and complete the monthly close of the books.
• Direct, coordinate, and leverage existing third-party bookkeeping and accounting partners who handle revenue research, cost of goods sold (COGS), and day-to-day transaction processing.
• Collaborate with external fractional CFO consultants and FP&A support to ensure alignment across finance operations.
• Handle, calculate, configure, and oversee cost accounting, cost-per-unit analysis, and Bill of Materials (BOM) logic across internal operations.
• Monitor accounts receivable (AR), identify operational disconnects, and resolve invoice delivery issues (such as missing invoices or system integration gaps between inventory, ERP, and billing platforms).
• Account for the complex variance between gross sales and net sales in traditional retail, including analyzing trade allowances, discounts, customer billbacks, and deduction reconciliations.
• Manage accounting flows across multiple distribution channels, including direct-to-consumer subscriptions, Amazon, and major national retail chains.

Required Skills & Experience (Hard Skills)

• CPG / Consumer Goods Experience: Strong, proven accounting background within a consumer products / consumer goods business environment.
• E-Commerce & Subscriptions: Extensive experience with e-commerce accounting mechanisms (including subscription models, Shopify, and Amazon sales channels).
• Retail Channel Accounting: Direct experience with traditional retail accounting processes, including managing big-box and grocery retail channels (e.g., Walmart, Target, Kroger).
• Core Accounting Engine: High proficiency and practical experience using QuickBooks Online.
• Inventory & ERP Software: Familiarity with inventory management and ERP systems for manufacturing, warehouse, raw materials, and work-in-process (e.g., Cin7 or similar packages).
• EDI & Retail Billing Platforms: Familiarity with EDI and retail invoicing integration platforms used for national retailer billing (e.g., SPS Commerce or similar).
• Cost Accounting & BOM: Solid understanding of cost accounting concepts, cost-per-unit structures, variable labor, facility overhead allocation, and Bill of Materials (BOM) setup.
• Complex Data Flows: Demonstrated experience handling complex inventory environments, in-house manufacturing operations, and intricate AR/invoicing data flows.

Key Attributes (Soft Skills)

• Meticulous Attention To Detail: High precision and accuracy in financial analysis and reporting.
• Diligent & Proactive: Highly diligent working style with strong problem-solving ability to spot inconsistencies, notice gaps, and resolve system or process issues.
• Organizational Leadership: Strong organizational skills to oversee and coordinate external fractional partners and internal stakeholders effectively.

This position offers full ownership of the accounting function within a rapidly expanding, high-revenue consumer products company. You will step into a pivotal leadership role supported by established fractional partners and modern systems, tackling multi-channel commercial complexity spanning direct-to-consumer subscriptions, major national retail distribution, and active manufacturing operations.