Director of Accounting

The Director of Accounting is a hands-on leader responsible for the accuracy and timeliness of the company's transactions, as well as managing daily capital allocation and treasury functions. Reporting directly to the VP of Finance & Accounting, this individual will oversee accounting operations, including high-volume transaction processing for Accounts Receivable (AR) and Accounts Payable (AP). This role demands a 'builder-operator' mindset, focusing on strong team leadership and championing an automation-first culture. The Director will drive improvements to eliminate manual workflows and create scalable systems that optimize working capital.Core Responsibility Categories1. Financial Oversight, AR/AP & Internal ControlsOversee the daily operations of the Accounts Receivable (AR) and Accounts Payable (AP) team, ensuring the accuracy, timeliness, and reliability of financial activities.Manage high-volume transaction processing for AR and AP, ensuring efficiency and accuracy.Ensure that transaction processing functions are executed to the highest standard, focusing on systems, policies, and automation-driven process improvements.Strengthen internal controls to reduce manual work and create scalability across all entities.2. Credit & TreasuryManage the daily execution of treasury and liquidity operations to ensure optimal working capital.Monitor and report on cash balances, margin balances, and utilization of credit facilities.Implement automated processes and tools that provide real-time visibility into cash, credit usage, and liquidity across entities.3. Management Reporting & AnalyticsEnsure management reports and KPI’s are accurate, timely, reliable, and useful for decision-making.Develop and implement automated dashboards and KPI tracking to provide the leadership team with timely visibility into performance.Conduct variance and cost analysis to support executive decision-making.Build a data-driven, automation-first finance culture, leveraging analytics and reporting tools to improve performance continuously.4. Sales & Customer OversightEstablish and enforce sales and customer management policies and procedures.Oversee sales contracts, sales practices, and growth initiatives to ensure alignment with financial objectives.Help negotiate favorable terms to improve working capital.6. Procurement & Vendor OversightEstablish and enforce procurement and vendor management policies and procedures.Oversee vendor contracts, purchasing practices, and cost controls to ensure alignment with financial objectives.Help negotiate favorable terms to improve working capital.7. Policies, SOPs & Internal ControlsDevelop, implement, and maintain comprehensive financial SOPs across accounting, treasury, hedging oversight, and reporting.Standardize financial processes across all entities to ensure consistency, scalability, and reliability.Establish robust internal controls that are system-driven, rather than person-dependent, to safeguard assets and mitigate risk.8. Technology & AutomationDrive process automation to remove manual processes and ensure scalability without proportional headcount growth.Continuously evaluate and deploy technology solutions that improve accuracy, speed, and cost-efficiency.Partner with IT and operations to ensure finance systems evolve with business needs and growth.9. Leadership, Change Management & Team DevelopmentRecruit, develop, and lead a high-performing accounting team.Create a culture of accountability, integrity, collaboration, and continuous learning.Drive organizational change by implementing automation-first processes that allow teams to focus on higher-value work.Experience: Minimum 7-10 years of progressive accounting leadership. Experience in multi-entity organizations; exposure to commodities or precious metals is a plus. Proven ability to implement scalable systems and automation.Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required. CPA preferred.Technical Skills: Hands-on expertise with ERP systems (NetSuite strongly preferred). Strong command of automation tools and data visualization. Familiarity with AML compliance.Performance Expectations The Director of Accounting will be measured on:Financial Oversight, AR/AP & Internal Controls: Ensure that transaction processing functions are executed to the highest standard, focusing on systems, policies, and automation-driven process improvements.Credit & Treasury: Manage the daily execution of treasury and liquidity operations to ensure optimal working capital and help minimize business disruptions.Management Reporting & Analytics: Drive and implement automated dashboards and KPI tracking to provide the leadership team with timely visibility into performance.Customer & Vendor Oversight: Establish and enforce customer and vendor management policies and procedures.Policies, SOPs & Internal Controls: Establish robust internal controls that are system-driven, rather than person-dependent, to safeguard assets and mitigate risk.Technology & Automation ROI: Leading initiatives that eliminate manual processes and deliver measurable ROI.Leadership, Change Management & Team Development: Drive organizational change by implementing automation-first processes that allow teams to focus on higher-value work.Total Rewards Package:Competitive compensation based on experienceUp to 6% company match on 401(k)Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and Employee Assistance plansHSA and FSA plans (pre-tax benefit)Company paid STD, LTD, Life, and AD&DSupplemental coverage available, including Critical Illness, Accident, Hospitalization, and PetPTO and paid holidays #J-18808-Ljbffr