Director of Accounting

Our client is a global retail organization seeking an experienced accounting leader to oversee financial reporting, inventory and cost accounting, tax compliance, and key accounting operations. This role reports to the VP of Accounting & Reporting, leads three direct reports, and works closely with the global finance organization. Why You'd Want To Work Here: High visibility role with regular exposure to senior leadership and the global finance team Broad ownership across financial reporting, inventory, cost accounting, tax, and controls Opportunity to lead process improvements, systems implementations, and accounting transformation initiatives Key leadership position with direct reports and significant influence over financial operations Short Overview of Responsibilities: Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes and consolidated U.S. GAAP financial reporting Manage journal entries, reconciliations, general ledger analysis, reporting packages, and external audits Oversee inventory and cost accounting, including PPV analysis, reserves, transfers, landed costs, and COGS analysis Lead federal and state income tax coordination, sales and use tax compliance, tax provisions, and regulatory inquiries Maintain strong internal controls and improve accounting policies, processes, and procedures Serve as an accounting SME for new systems, technology implementations, and process improvements Lead and develop the accounting team while partnering across the global finance organization You Should Apply If You Have: 6+ years of progressive accounting experience Experience with a large CPA firm and/or a $300M+ revenue organization strongly preferred Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, month-end close, general ledger, cost accounting, inventory, and tax Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills Bachelor's degree in Accounting CPA preferred Strong analytical, problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills #J-18808-Ljbffr TalentPartners