Financial Controller / Accounting Director
Position Summary
The Financial Controller / Accounting Director will serve as the senior finance leader for the California airport retail and distribution operations, overseeing accounting, financial reporting, operational finance processes, internal controls, and team leadership across multiple legal entities. This role operates within a complex, high-volume airport retail and distribution environment consisting of duty free and luxury retail operations, a distribution and warehouse facility, and multiple affiliated entities. The position requires a highly hands-on “player-coach” leader capable of balancing strategic oversight with day-to-day accounting execution and operational coordination.
Core Responsibilities
Lead and oversee month-end and year-end financial close processes across multiple California operating entities
Review, reconcile, and validate financial statements and supporting schedules
Ensure accuracy of general ledger activity, accruals, amortization, fixed assets, lease accounting, and intercompany balances
Validate IFRS lease accounting calculations and support dual IFRS/US GAAP reporting requirements where applicable
Oversee accounting for operational expenses, entity cross-charges, and intercompany allocations
Ensure proper accounting treatment and compliance with company policies and reporting standards
Coordinate with auditors, tax advisors, and internal stakeholders
Maintain strong internal accounting controls and process discipline
Support external audits, tax filings, and regulatory reporting processes
Coordinate with auditors, tax advisors, and internal stakeholders
Ensure timely reconciliation of bank accounts, intercompany balances, and entity-level reporting
Lead, mentor, and organize a small but high-impact accounting and finance team
Establish clear processes, accountability, and operational discipline
Develop team capabilities and support succession planning and internal growth
Preferred Candidate Profile
Strong experience within retail, luxury retail, travel retail, airport retail, distribution, or multi-entity operational environments
Prior proven experience leading accounting operations across multiple legal entities
Strong operational accounting and financial reporting background
Prior experience managing small but highly functional finance teams
Comfortable operating in fast-paced and evolving environments
Strong understanding of ERP systems, financial process ownership, and reporting structures
Technical Experience
Preferred experience with: SAP Business One, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), POS-integrated accounting environments, Power BI or operational reporting platforms, Multi-entity accounting structures, IFRS and/or US GAAP environments
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
CPA or equivalent certification preferred but not mandatory
7–12+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience
Prior audit experience is a plus
English fluency required
Spanish and/or Mandarin considered an advantage
Ideal Work Style
Hands-on and operationally engaged
Detail-oriented with strong process discipline
Strong communicator across operational and executive teams
Able to balance strategic priorities with execution
Comfortable working cross-functionally within international organizations
Benefits
Day One Health Benefits
401k Plan Contributions
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Parking Reimbursement
Employee Discounts
Compensation
The salary range for this position is $140,000-$160,000. Placement within this range will be based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity. This role is eligible for an annual bonus program.