Director of Accounting, Inventory & COGS

The Director of Inventory & Logistics Accounting is a member of the Finance leadership team and reports to the VP Accounting/US Controller. In this position, you will partner closely with stakeholders in Operations, Logistics, Procurement, and Business Technology, as well as your peers across the US & International Finance teams.

About the role

As a leader, you will develop and grow talent and engagement in a team of Accounting professionals with a clear focus on closing the books, accuracy, timeliness, and effective controls for the US HelloFresh Brands in one of the most complex and dynamic areas of the business. To succeed, you will need to demonstrate the ability to transform existing business-as-usual processes, drive initiatives, and deliver results in a fast-paced and highly collaborative environment. This role requires excellent communication and organization skills, including the ability to anticipate, identify, and communicate risks to senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial processes, daily accounting activities, project management, accounting process design and documentation, and review and sign off of control activities.
• Ensure strong and reliable accounting procedures and controls are in place for your area, resulting in accurate, complete, and timely results.
• Manage and develop a team of Accounting professionals.
• Support external and internal audits for your area.
• Partner closely with Senior Leadership in Finance, Logistics, Procurement, and Operations to increase visibility, transparency, and understanding of actual results and variances between actuals and management reporting.
• Partner with business leadership to understand new developments in the supply chain and distribution center network and plan effectively for their impact on accounting results.
• Transform existing processes to deliver both results and insights more efficiently and effectively for a growing business with multiple brands.
• Collaborate with operations leadership to ensure tight inventory controls and accurate recognition of direct cost of goods sold.
• Drive process improvements and automation efforts to increase controllership and reduce manual workload.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in Accounting positions of increasing scope and complexity; experience with inventory accounting and supply chain processes; experience with high-growth e-commerce businesses.
• 4+ years of experience as a manager and manager of managers.
• Experience in leading teams, influencing, and galvanizing others toward solutions.
• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting and a CPA or equivalent.
• Experience in a Big 4 Accounting firm in Audit.
• Proven ability to transform accounting processes.
• Proven ability to manage and drive engagement in a team.
• Strong affinity for controllership, data, and technology.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and presentation skills; ability to condense complex issues into key takeaways and action items.

Skills

• A humble and engaging leader who earns the trust of others through delivering results and consistently raises the bar.
• An excellent communicator who intuitively collaborates with teams of different backgrounds.
• Able to work comfortably under pressure and meet tight deadlines; ability to do more with less and faster.
• Goal-oriented, execution-focused, and motivated by achievements.
• Relentless on the integrity of financial information and underlying data.
• Excited about continuous learning and improving processes in a high-growth environment susceptible to change.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and 401k with company match that vests immediately upon participation.
• Generous PTO, including sabbatical and parental leave of up to 16 weeks.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits with options at $0 monthly, effective the first day of employment.
• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education (upon 2 years of service).
• Up to 85% discount on subscriptions to HelloFresh meal plans (HelloFresh, Green Chef, Everyplate, and Factor_).
• Access to Employee Resource Groups open to all employees, including those pertaining to BIPOC, women, veterans, parents, and LGBTQ+.
• Inclusive, collaborative, and dynamic work environment within a fast-paced, mission-driven company disrupting the traditional food supply chain.

Pay

New York Pay Range: $158,550—$191,500 USD. This position is also eligible for the HelloFresh equity plan.