Director of Accounting

ALO; Commerce (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

ALO seeks a Director of Accounting to oversee core accounting operations and close processes in compliance with US GAAP. Reporting to the Assistant Controller, you will partner with Finance, Legal, and other teams to drive accuracy and scalable processes.

You will manage the accounting team, oversee audits, document technical accounting matters (equity, leases, software, goodwill), and lead M&A finance integration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in accounting.
• CPA license required; 10+ years of accounting/financial reporting experience, 3+ of those years in public accounting.
• Expertise in US GAAP and SEC reporting with ability to research and interpret technical accounting guidance.
• Global experience preferred; retail experience a plus.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to partner cross-functionally beyond finance and accounting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring accuracy and adherence to strict reporting timelines.
• Identify, research, and document technical accounting matters (equity, leases, foreign transactions, capitalized software development, goodwill, and intangibles).
• Draft, update, and maintain the Company’s accounting policies; educate the accounting team on policy application and drive implementation of new or updated US GAAP standards.
• Oversee coordination of the annual audit and address non-standard or technical accounting matters with external auditors for timely resolution.
• Lead due diligence, purchase accounting, finance integration, and stakeholder engagement related to mergers and acquisitions.
• Partner cross-functionally with Finance, Legal, and other teams to drive improvement in business analysis, systems, processes, and controls.
• Partner with regional finance teams on global accounting matters and cross-border projects; ensure consistency in reporting practices.
• Manage and develop the accounting team to support operational excellence.

Skills

CPA license

US GAAP expertise

SEC reporting

Cross-functional partner

Global experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Job description

WHY JOIN ALO?

Mindful movement. It’s at the core of why we do what we do at ALO—it’s our calling. Because mindful movement in the studio leads to better living. It changes who yogis are off the mat, making their lives and their communities better. That’s the real meaning of studio-to-street: taking the consciousness from practice on the mat and putting it into practice in life.

OVERVIEW

We are seeking a Director of Accounting who will oversee core accounting operations and the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting in compliance with US GAAP. The Director will strengthen internal controls, enhance process efficiency, and support scalable infrastructure to meet the needs of a growing, complex organization.

Reporting to the Assistant Controller, this individual will act as a strategic business partner on accounting and reporting matters and serve as a key member of the finance leadership team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring accuracy and adherence to strict reporting timelines.
• Identify, research, and document the Company’s technical accounting matters, providing accounting support for complex areas such as equity, leases, foreign transactions, capitalized software development, goodwill, and intangibles.
• Draft, update, and maintain the Company’s accounting policies; educate the broader accounting team on policy application and drive implementation of new or updated US GAAP standards.
• Oversee coordination of the annual audit and proactively address non-standard or technical accounting matters with external auditors to ensure timely resolution.
• Lead due diligence, purchase accounting, finance integration, and stakeholder engagement related to mergers and acquisitions.
• Partner cross-functionally with Finance, Legal, and other teams to drive continuous improvement in business analysis, systems, processes, and controls.
• Partner with regional finance teams on global accounting matters and cross-border projects as needed, supporting alignment with corporate policies and ensuring consistency in financial reporting practices.
• Manage and develop the accounting team to support operational excellence and ongoing organizational needs.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in accounting.
• CPA license required 10+ years of accounting / financial reporting experience, 3+ of those years in public accounting.
• Expertise in US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements with an ability to research and interpret technical accounting guidance.
• Global experience preferred.
• Retail experience a plus.A proactive approach to problem identification and solution implementation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and an ability to partner cross functionally beyond finance and accounting.
• Superior attention to detail.
• Worked in a fast-paced environment.

The base salary range for this position is $180,000-$230,000 per year which represents the current range for the base salary for this exempt position. Please note that actual salaries will vary based on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. As such, on occasion and when applicable, there is the possibility that the final, agreed-upon base salary may be outside of the upper end of the range. Please also note the range listed is just one component of the company’s total rewards package for exempt employees. Other rewards may include performance bonuses, long term incentives, a PTO policy, and many other progressive benefits.

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