Director of Accounting

DeWinter Group; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

DeWinter Group in San Jose, CA seeks an Executive Director of Accounting to lead the finance function during a pivotal transformation. You will own the general ledger, streamline month-end closes, and navigate a major audit with Deloitte in a lean, fast-paced manufacturing/healthcare technology environment.

The role requires 10+ years in senior accounting, deep US GAAP knowledge, and hands-on cost accounting, inventory control, and external-audit coordination with Big 4.

Qualifications

• 10+ years overseeing the general ledger and month-end activities.
• US GAAP expertise with strong accounting standards knowledge.
• Experience managing external audits, especially with Big 4 firms.
• Hands-on with manufacturing cost accounting and inventory management.
• NetSuite is mandatory; Floqast experience is preferred.
• Ability to lead a lean team and work across functions.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the general ledger and month-end close processes.
• Coordinate and manage major external audits with Deloitte/Big 4.
• Oversee manufacturing cost accounting and inventory control.
• Drive process improvements in a lean, startup-like environment.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure accurate financial reporting.

Skills

General Ledger

US GAAP

External Audits (Big 4)

Manufacturing Costing

NetSuite

Floqast

Leadership

Cross-functional Collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Oracle R12

HFM

Workday Adaptive Planning

Job description

Job Title: Executive Director of Accounting – Innovative Medical Device Firm

Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Director of Accounting to lead our financial operations during a pivotal time of transformation. This executive role is critical in ensuring the integrity and precision of our general ledger, overseeing a streamlined month-end close process, and guiding the company through a significant fiscal audit with Deloitte. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing complex accounting functions within a lean, fast-paced environment, especially in manufacturing or life sciences sectors. If you thrive in startups or dynamic companies and possess exceptional leadership and technical skills, this is your opportunity to influence our financial future and contribute to groundbreaking work in healthcare technology.

Required Skills:

• Extensive experience (10+ years) overseeing the general ledger and month-end activities.
• Deep expertise in US GAAP, with strong knowledge of technical accounting standards and processes.
• Proven leadership in managing external audits, especially with Big 4 firms.
• Hands-on experience with manufacturing cost accounting, inventory management, and related financial systems.
• Proficiency in NetSuite (mandatory) and familiarity with Floqast (preferred).
• Ability to adapt quickly, work independently, and lead a lean team effectively.
• Excellent communication skills, with the capacity to collaborate across functional teams.

Nice to Have Skills:

• CPA license.
• Experience with complex equity and debt transactions, including stock administration & ASC 718.
• Background in life sciences, diagnostics, or healthcare device industries.
• Familiarity with process improvement initiatives and system integrations like Oracle R12, HFM, or Workday Adaptive Planning.
• Venture-backed company experience or working within agile startup environments at a senior level.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 10+ years’ experience in senior accounting roles, with previous leadership in external audit coordination and financial reporting.
• Prior experience working with manufacturing, inventory, and related cost systems.

Other Requirements:

• Onsite presence in San Jose, CA, with flexibility to work 3-4 days per week in office (preferably Tuesdays and Wednesdays).
• Immediate availability to start and support the upcoming fiscal activities.
• Willingness to operate within a lean, startup-like environment and contribute to process enhancements.