Director of Accounting

Oros Search; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Oros Search is seeking a Director of Accounting to oversee key accounting functions for a CPG wholesale business. You will manage month-end close, GL, balance sheet reconciliations, revenue recognition, and financial reporting while ensuring U.S. GAAP compliance and strong internal controls.

You will partner with FP&A, Operations, IT, and Treasury to improve processes and reporting systems, mentor staff, and drive continuous improvement across the close and reporting functions.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience with leadership responsibilities
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, including revenue recognition
• Experience in wholesale distribution or related consumer products business
• CPA strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Oversee month-end close activities, general ledger management, balance sheet reconciliations, and timely preparation of financial and management reports
• Manage complex accounting areas including inventory reserves, production overhead capitalization, sales deductions and dilution reserves, revenue recognition, and gross profit analysis
• Review account reconciliations, investigate variances, and ensure supporting documentation and compliance with procedures
• Partner with FP&A, Operations, IT, A/R, A/P, Tax, and Treasury to improve accounting processes, reporting systems, and workflows
• Oversee reporting for asset-based lending facilities and support external audits and financial reviews
• Develop and maintain accounting policies, procedures, internal controls, and workflows for accuracy and scalability
• Identify and implement process improvements across close, reporting, and accounting functions
• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting staff and guidance on technical accounting matters
• Support special projects and strategic initiatives as needed

Skills

Team leadership

US GAAP knowledge

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

The Director of Accounting will oversee key accounting functions for the CPG company’s wholesale business, including month-end close, general ledger management, balance sheet reconciliations, revenue recognition, and financial reporting. This individual will ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal policies while driving process improvements, strengthening internal controls, and enhancing operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Oversee month-end close activities, general ledger management, balance sheet reconciliations, and timely preparation of financial and management reports.
• Manage complex accounting areas, including inventory reserves, production overhead capitalization, sales deductions and dilution reserves, revenue recognition, and gross profit analysis.
• Review account reconciliations, investigate variances, and ensure appropriate supporting documentation and compliance with established procedures.
• Partner with FP&A, Operations, IT, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Tax, and Treasury to improve accounting processes, reporting systems, and operational workflows.
• Oversee reporting requirements associated with asset-based lending facilities and support external audits and other financial reviews.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies, procedures, internal controls, and standardized workflows to support accuracy, consistency, and scalability.
• Identify and implement process improvements across the close, reporting, and broader accounting functions.
• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting staff while providing guidance on technical accounting matters and promoting accountability and continuous improvement.
• Support special projects and strategic initiatives as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA strongly preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including team leadership responsibilities; public accounting experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, including revenue recognition and complex operational accounting.
• Previous experience in wholesale distribution, apparel, accessories, or a related consumer products business required.