Director, Finance & Accounting

Accounting & Financial Reporting

Lead and oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.

Review account reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, reserves, revenue recognition, inventory accounting, fixed assets, and other significant accounting areas.

Ensure financial statements and supporting schedules are prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

Prepare and review of public company financial reporting, including 10-K 10-Q, 20F, 6K earnings releases, and other related disclosures.

Research, evaluation, and document accounting treatment for complex and non-routine transactions.

Identify accounting issues and recommend appropriate solutions in collaboration with management and external auditors.

Establish and maintain strong accounting policies, procedures, and documentation.

Conduct technical accounting research and draft position papers for complex or non-routine transactions.

Internal Controls, SOX & Audit

Maintain and strengthen internal controls over financial reporting and accounting processes.

Support SOX compliance, including control design, documentation, testing, remediation, and coordination with internal and external auditors.

Manage relationships with external auditors and coordinate audit requests and deliverables.

Work with auditors and advisors to resolve accounting, reporting, and control matters efficiently.

Identify opportunities to improve processes, strengthen controls, and reduce financial and operational risk.

Business & Strategic Support

Provide financial analysis and recommendations to senior leadership to support business decisions.

Support M&A and other strategic transactions, including financial due diligence, transaction analysis, integration, and post-close accounting.

Support capital markets and financing transactions, including equity and debt-related activities.

Partner with Legal, Tax, Treasury, Operations, IT, Sales, and other functions on financial and business initiatives.

Evaluate the financial impact of new business initiatives, contracts, investments, and strategic opportunities.

Serve as a trusted finance partner to senior management and business leaders.

Process & Systems Improvement

Identify and implement improvements to accounting and finance processes, reporting, and controls.

Drive automation and standardization of recurring financial processes.

Work closely with IT and business teams to ensure financial systems provide accurate, timely, and reliable information.

Develop and maintain appropriate financial reporting tools and management reports.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, or related field; CPA preferred (MBA a plus)

10+ years of progressive finance/accounting experience

Strong working knowledge of SEC reporting, U.S. GAAP, SOX compliance, and FP&A

Direct experience with capital markets transactions (equity, debt, credit facilities)

Proven experience in investment analysis, corporate development, and M&A execution

Strong financial modeling and valuation skills (DCF, comparable analysis, transaction modeling)

Demonstrated ability to manage complex transactions and cross-functional projects

Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills

Ability to influence senior stakeholders and operate in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Experience

Background in investment banking, private equity, or Big 4 transaction advisory

Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Workday) and financial reporting tools

Exposure to e-commerce, technology, or retail industries is a must