Senior Accounting Leader

Position Overview

A beloved retail chain with a long-standing presence in Hawaii is seeking a seasoned Senior Accounting Leader to oversee core accounting operations and financial close activities. This role provides hands-on leadership across general accounting, financial reporting, and internal controls in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment. The position partners closely with operational and executive stakeholders, plays a key role in strengthening accounting processes, and helps ensure the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of financial information that supports long-term business objectives.

This is a hybrid role with two to three days of in-office work.

• Lead day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger management and core transactional accounting activities
• Oversee month‑end and quarter‑end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial results
• Review journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analyses in accordance with GAAP
• Prepare financial schedules and documentation for audits, reviews, and tax filings
• Develop, document, and improve accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability
• Manage, mentor, and develop accounting staff, setting clear expectations and performance standards
• Partner cross‑functionally to support financial reporting, approvals, and business decision‑making
• Provide clear financial insights and communicate accounting expectations across departments

• Strong technical accounting knowledge and understanding of U.S. GAAP
• Proven leadership and people management capabilities in a high‑volume environment
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to non‑finance stakeholders
• Process‑improvement mindset with experience strengthening controls and workflows
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Advanced proficiency with accounting systems and Microsoft Excel

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• CPA strongly preferred (or equivalent experience)
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership or supervisory responsibility
• Demonstrated experience with financial close, financial statement preparation, and audits
• Background in a fast‑paced, complex, or multi‑entity organization strongly preferred