Director of Accounting

Turtlebox Audio; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Turtlebox Audio is seeking an experienced Director of Accounting to own the organization’s accounting function and ensure GAAP compliance across multiple channels. You will lead a growing team, manage closing processes, and drive scalable controls in a high-growth environment.

The role requires deep expertise in inventory accounting, multi-channel revenue recognition, and collaboration with CFO, Treasury, and FP&A to support strategic decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience with leadership roles.
• Experience in inventory-intensive, multi-channel commerce businesses.
• Deep knowledge of US GAAP and ASC guidance for ecommerce.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting team across AP, AR, cost accounting and GL.
• Own monthly, quarterly and annual close and GAAP reporting.
• Oversee inventory accounting, landed costs and reserves.
• Manage revenue recognition across Shopify, Amazon and wholesale.
• Coordinate external audit, internal controls, and compliance.
• Partner with CFO, Treasury and FP&A to optimize working capital.

Skills

Accounting leadership

GAAP expertise

Multi-channel ecommerce

Financial reporting

Cross-functional partnering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

NetSuite

QuickBooks

Excel

Job description

About Turtlebox Audio

Turtlebox Audio builds premium rugged audio products trusted by outdoor enthusiasts across the country. We are a brand-first, performance-driven company in a period of significant growth, with a passionate customer base and a clear path to continued scale. This role offers the opportunity to build a best-in-class accounting function from a strong foundation, contribute directly to high-impact strategic decisions, and grow your career alongside a company that is redefining the outdoor audio category.

About Turtlebox Audio

Turtlebox Audio builds premium rugged audio products trusted by outdoor enthusiasts across the country. We are a brand-first, performance-driven company in a period of significant growth, with a passionate customer base and a clear path to continued scale. This role offers the opportunity to build a best-in-class accounting function from a strong foundation, contribute directly to high-impact strategic decisions, and grow your career alongside a company that is redefining the outdoor audio category.

About The Role

Turtlebox Audio is a high-growth consumer audio brand competing across Direct-to-Consumer (DTC), Amazon (FBA/FBM), and wholesale channels. Having scaled past $300M in annual revenue, we are seeking an experienced Director of Accounting to serve as the operational and technical accounting authority for the organization.

This is a high-impact, full-ownership role responsible for the integrity of the general ledger, financial close, external audit, compliance, and the development of a best-in-class accounting function. The right candidate will bring deep expertise in inventory-intensive, multi-channel commerce businesses, a strong command of U.S. GAAP, and a demonstrated track record of building scalable controls and processes in growth-stage or PE-backed environments.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting Leadership & People Management

• Lead, develop, and mentor a multi-person accounting team across AP, AR, cost accounting, and general ledger functions; set clear performance expectations and cultivate a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
• Serve as the senior technical accounting resource for the organization, establishing policy and providing guidance on complex or non-routine transactions
• Partner closely with the CFO to build an accounting organization capable of supporting $400M+ in revenue and future growth initiatives, including potential M&A activity

Financial Close & Reporting

• Own and direct the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, continuously driving improvements in cycle time, accuracy, and analytical depth
• Prepare, review, and deliver GAAP-compliant consolidated financial statements, including income statement, balance sheet, and statement of cash flows
• Provide meaningful variance analysis and executive-level financial commentary to the CFO and leadership team, translating accounting results into actionable business insights
• Manage and maintain the general ledger, including chart of accounts governance, journal entry review, and account reconciliation standards
• Support preparation of board-level and investor reporting packages on a recurring basis

Inventory & Cost Accounting

• Oversee the Cost Accountant and own the full inventory accounting lifecycle: standard costing, cost layer management, landed cost modeling, valuation reserves, and physical inventory reconciliation
• Ensure accurate accounting for imported goods, including DDP/DAP structures, freight, duties, tariffs, and other import-related costs as part of landed cost
• Maintain and refine inventory reserve methodologies (obsolescence, lower-of-cost-or-net-realizable-value) in accordance with GAAP and internal policy
• Partner with Supply Chain and Operations to ensure COGS accuracy across product lines and geographies, including domestic vs. international sourcing mix

E-Commerce & Multi-Channel Revenue Accounting

• Ensure accurate, timely revenue recognition across all channels (Shopify DTC, Amazon FBA/FBM, wholesale/dealer, and CRP) in compliance with ASC 606
• Oversee accounting for e-commerce-specific items including platform fees, fulfillment costs, chargebacks, sales returns, promotional discounts, and trade spend
• Manage reconciliation of third-party platform settlements (Shopify, Amazon) to the general ledger and bank records on a timely basis
• Maintain appropriate sales return reserves and warranty reserves, including proper treatment relative to any lender borrowing base or debt covenant definitions

Treasury & Banking Partnership

• Partner with the Treasury Manager and FP&A on daily cash positioning and short-term liquidity management, ensuring the accounting function's reporting supports adequate funding across operating and capital needs
• Support banking relationships and credit facility compliance, including preparation of the accounting inputs to borrowing base certificates and lender-required reporting packages
• Prepare the accounting-side supporting calculations for debt covenant compliance and proactively flag any risks to the CFO
• Partner with Treasury/FP&A and Operations to optimize working capital through AP payment terms, AR collections discipline, and inventory efficiency

Audit, Internal Controls & Compliance

• Serve as primary owner of the annual external financial audit; manage auditor relationships, coordinate PBC deliverables, and ensure clean, timely audit completion
• Design, implement, and maintain a robust system of internal controls appropriate for the scale and risk profile of the business; proactively identify and remediate control gaps
• Own payment controls and fraud-prevention protocols across AP and treasury workflows — including wire and
• ACH verification procedures, callback confirmation on any vendor banking-detail change, and dual approval for payment file releases — and maintain incident response readiness for business email compromise and payment- redirection attempts
• Ensure compliance with all applicable accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies
• Own the Tax Accountant's work product and coordinate with external tax advisors on corporate income tax filings; oversee sales and use tax compliance, including multi-state nexus obligations across e-commerce channels
• Maintain readiness for due diligence processes, including PE transaction support, lender audits, and quality-of- earnings reviews

AP, AR & Working Capital Oversight

• Oversee the AP Manager and all accounts payable operations, including vendor onboarding, invoice processing, payment runs, and vendor reconciliations
• Oversee the AR Manager and all accounts receivable operations, including customer invoicing, collections, credit risk monitoring, and aging analysis
• Establish and enforce policies governing payment terms, credit limits, and collections procedures to optimize working capital and minimize bad debt exposure

Systems, Process Improvement & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Drive continuous improvement across accounting workflows, with a focus on automation, standardization, and scalability
• Serve as a key stakeholder in the company's active ERP evaluation and migration lead accounting workstream design, data migration integrity, and control re-mapping through go-live
• Collaborate with FP&A on forecast-to-actual analysis, close package preparation, and alignment of accounting outputs to financial planning models
• Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, and Legal to ensure the accounting function is a proactive business partner, not a reactive reporter

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field; CPA designation strongly preferred
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including a minimum of 3–5 years in a Controller, Director of Accounting, or equivalent senior leadership role
• Demonstrated experience leading an accounting team within a product-based, inventory-driven business with annual revenues of $100M or greater; $400M+ experience preferred
• Deep technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP, including inventory accounting (ASC 330), revenue recognition (ASC 606), lease accounting (ASC 842), and income taxes (ASC 740)
• Hands-on experience with e-commerce accounting across multiple channels (DTC, marketplace, and wholesale), including platform fee structures, settlement reconciliation, and returns/chargeback management
• Proven ability to manage and develop accounting teams, including direct oversight of AP, AR, and cost accounting functions
• Experience with external audits, internal control frameworks, and regulatory compliance in a multi-state operating environment
• Proficiency with modern accounting systems (QuickBooks, NetSuite, or comparable ERP); direct experience with a QuickBooks-to-ERP migration a strong plus; advanced Microsoft Excel skills required
• Experience supporting board-level reporting and lender compliance preferred

Preferred Attributes & Competencies

• Strategic mindset with the operational discipline to execute at a detail level; comfortable moving between board-level narrative and journal entry review
• Proven ability to build and scale accounting infrastructure during periods of rapid growth or organizational change
• High integrity and professional judgment, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and make sound decisions under time pressure
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; able to present financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders
• Collaborative, solutions-oriented business partner who builds trust and credibility across the organization
• Self-starter with a bias for action and a track record of identifying and resolving issues before they escalated