Director of Accounting

Oros Search; Village of Nyack (NY); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Oros Search is recruiting for a Director of Accounting to oversee month-end close, general ledger, reconciliations, revenue recognition and financial reporting for a consumer products wholesaler in the United States.

The role emphasizes U.S. GAAP compliance, internal controls, process improvements, and leadership of accounting staff, with collaboration across FP&A, Tax, IT, and Treasury.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience with leadership.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and revenue recognition.
• Experience in wholesale distribution or related consumer products.

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.

Skills

US GAAP

Revenue recognition

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Process improvement

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA preferred

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.