Director of Technical Accounting

Please Note: CPA and Audit Experience is a MUST Company Description Founded in 2010, Garrett Leight California Optical (GLCO) is a premium eyewear brand known for timeless design, exceptional craftsmanship, and a commitment to quality. Inspired by California culture, art, fashion, architecture, and music, GLCO has built a global reputation for creating eyewear that blends classic aesthetics with modern innovation. As we continue to grow across wholesale, retail, ecommerce, and international markets, we are investing in building a best‑class finance organization with a strong emphasis on operational excellence, financial integrity, and continuous improvement. Position Overview The Director of Technical Accounting & Reporting serves as GLCO's technical accounting expert and is responsible for the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of the Company's financial reporting. This role is ideal for a CPA with a background in public accounting and technical accounting who enjoys solving complex accounting issues, strengthening financial reporting, and improving accounting processes. The position owns the technical accounting function, leads the monthly financial close, oversees financial reporting, manages audit and compliance activities, and partners closely with executive leadership on strategic financial initiatives. We welcome candidates currently working in public accounting, particularly those with audit experience serving consumer goods, retail, apparel, or other inventory‑based businesses, who are interested in transitioning into an in‑house leadership role. This individual will work collaboratively with the Controller and accounting team to ensure the Company's financial statements are accurate, timely, and compliant with U.S. GAAP. Key Responsibilities Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process from a financial reporting and technical accounting perspective. Review and approve significant journal entries, account reconciliations, and accounting estimates. Prepare and review monthly financial statements and supporting schedules. Research and document accounting treatment for complex or non‑routine transactions. Develop, maintain, and enforce accounting policies in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of the Company's financial reporting. Prepare and deliver clear, accurate, and timely financial reporting packages for executive leadership and the Board, including supporting analyses and insights into key financial trends and variances. Internal Audit & Financial Governance Lead ongoing internal reviews of accounting processes, financial controls, and balance sheet integrity to identify risks, improve accuracy, and strengthen compliance. Proactively identify accounting issues, process gaps, and control deficiencies, and develop practical recommendations for improvement. Partner with department leaders to ensure financial processes are documented, consistently executed, and supported by appropriate internal controls. Drive accounting cleanup initiatives, including historical account reconciliations, balance sheet remediation, and resolution of legacy accounting issues. Establish a culture of continuous financial review to improve the quality, reliability, and integrity of the Company's financial information. Serve as the primary accounting contact for all external reporting. Coordinate financial reporting support for tax compliance and statutory reporting. Lead financial reporting requirements related to insurance renewals, lender reporting, debt compliance, and other external reporting obligations. Maintain and strengthen internal controls and accounting compliance processes. Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and Company policies. Partner with the Controller to improve month‑end close efficiency, accounting workflows, and internal controls. Provide technical accounting guidance to finance and cross‑functional business partners. Review balance sheet reconciliations and ensure timely resolution of accounting issues. Support inventory accounting, lease accounting, debt accounting, revenue recognition, fixed assets, and other complex accounting areas. Assist with acquisitions, financing transactions, ERP enhancements, and other strategic initiatives as needed. Identify opportunities to improve accounting accuracy, efficiency, and automation. Support the implementation of best practices across accounting and finance. Develop documentation for accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls. Drive special projects that strengthen the overall finance organization. Qualifications CPA required. Bachelor's degree in Accounting. 7+ years of progressive accounting and auditing experience. Public accounting experience required (Big 4 or national/regional CPA firm required). Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting. Experience leading or managing the month‑end close process. Experience supporting external audits. Strong analytical, research, and problem‑solving skills. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Experience with ERP systems, preferably NetSuite. Experience within consumer products, wholesale, retail, manufacturing, or ecommerce is required. Success in this Role Looks Like Within your first year, you will have: Established yourself as GLCO's trusted technical accounting expert and primary resource for complex accounting matters. Led a timely, accurate, and well‑documented monthly close process with confidence in the integrity of the Company's financial statements. Delivered clear, concise, and decision‑ready financial reporting packages for executive leadership and the Board. Strengthened accounting policies, internal controls, and financial reporting processes to improve accuracy, consistency, and compliance. Successfully managed the annual external audit and other compliance activities with minimal disruption to the business. Improved balance sheet integrity by identifying, investigating, and resolving legacy accounting issues and reconciliation discrepancies. Developed a proactive internal review process that continuously evaluates financial risk, accounting accuracy, and control effectiveness. Established reliable processes for insurance renewals, lender reporting, tax support, and other recurring financial compliance requirements. Built strong partnerships across Finance and Operations while serving as a trusted advisor on accounting, reporting, and compliance matters. Helped elevate the overall finance organization by introducing best practices, improving documentation, and creating scalable accounting processes. Physical Requirements Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Ability to lift up to 15 pounds as needed. Must be able to navigate all areas of the organization's facilities. Garrett Leight California Optical provides equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. The statements above are intended to describe the general nature of the work and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required to perform the role successfully. Location: Downtown Los Angeles, CA Employment Type: Full-Time, Hybrid (3 days in office) Pay Range: The expected base pay for this role is $150,000 per year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, skills, and qualifications. #J-18808-Ljbffr