Director of Accounting

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement best-in-class financial accounting policies and procedures.
• Provide technical accounting expertise and guidance on complex transactions, new accounting standards, and regulatory changes.
• Collaborate with senior management on strategic financial planning and decision-making.
• Oversee the preparation and timely filing of all external financial reports, including those for regulatory bodies.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the financial accounting team to achieve high performance and professional growth.
• Manage the day-to-day operations of the accounting department, including workflow management and resource allocation.
• Conduct performance reviews and provide ongoing coaching and feedback to direct reports.
• Manage the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
• Departmental reporting for all manufacturing, distribution and global operations.
• Maintain the general ledger, ensuring proper chart of accounts structure and transaction recording.
• Cook up and manage all internal and external audits, serving as the primary point of contact.
• Ensure strong internal controls are in place and adhered to across all financial processes.
• Ensure compliance and timely reporting of all federal, state, and local tax regulations

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field from a Tier 1 University, MBA a plus.
• CPA or equivalent professional accounting designation.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in financial and cost accounting with companies in the manufacturing, food service, restaurant and analogous industries, including at least 3 years in a leadership/management role.
• Technical knowledge of GAAP or IFRS.
• Proven experience managing financial close and reporting processes for a complex organization.
• Management of Cost of Goods Sold and cost accounting with a focus on manufacturing processes.
• Technical knowledge of BOM, SKU and landed cost accounting concepts with experience related to the recent tariff impacts on cost of goods sold.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to see the big picture and align financial operations with corporate strategy.
• Leadership: Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing team.
• Technology Proficiency: Advanced proficiency in financial software and strong command of Microsoft Excel, Google Workspace, and data visualization tools.