Director of Accounting

DescriptionWe are looking for a strategic accounting leader to oversee financial operations and establish a strong control environment for a growing multi-entity organization in New York. This role will guide core accounting activities, strengthen reporting accuracy, and ensure timely delivery of financial information for both entity-level and consolidated results. The ideal candidate brings technical accounting depth, sound operational judgment, and experience building scalable processes in a fast-paced setting.Responsibilities:• Build and refine accounting policies, operating procedures, and internal control standards to support four distinct legal entities.• Direct the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close cycle, ensuring complete and accurate preparation of consolidated financial statements.• Lead general ledger activity across multiple entities and maintain reliable reporting at both the individual entity and consolidated levels.• Partner closely with FP&A to deliver accurate actual results that support budgeting, forecasting, and variance review.• Oversee the annual external audit for all entities, including preparation of schedules, coordination of requests, and resolution of audit matters.• Monitor compliance with applicable accounting standards, regulatory obligations, and financial reporting requirements.• Provide leadership across core accounting functions, including journal entry review and oversight of accounts payable and accounts receivable activities.Requirements• CPA designation required.• Demonstrated experience leading month-end close and full-cycle accounting operations.• Strong background in financial reporting, including preparation of consolidated financial statements.• Hands-on experience managing financial statement audits and working with external auditors.• Proficiency with NetSuite in a multi-entity accounting environment.• Solid understanding of journal entries, general ledger management, and internal controls.• Prior experience in an early-stage startup or similarly evolving business environment.• Knowledge of accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.Job typePerm