Director of Accounting

An international manufacturer/CPG firm is seeking a Director of Accounting to help build and elevate the accounting department. This individual will play a key role in technical and intercompany accounting, strengthening financial processes, and leading system implementations.

• Oversee the close process end-to-end, ensuring timelines are met and outputs are accurate.
• Review areas including reconciliations, journal entries, and variance analysis.
• Work closely with the parent company and perform intercompany accounting.
• Partner closely with commercial teams to support areas such as customer programs, revenue recognition, accruals, and trade spend accounting.
• Help manage the accounting implications of promotional activity, customer deductions, and various sales-related programs.
• Be the primary point of contact for auditors and assist with external reporting and compliance.
• Lead and develop members of the accounting team while helping to build a scalable structure.
• Identify opportunities for system improvements and automation, including enhancements to current ERP tools.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance. CPA preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in managerial accounting
• Experience in technical accounting (specifically ASC 606 & 842).
• Previous or current experience at a consumer packaged goods, manufacturing, food & beverage, or retail product company required.
• 3 years of leadership experience required.
• Experience in PE-backed, multi-entity, and/or international environments.
• Exposure to supply chain finance, demand planning, and working capital optimization preferred.
• Experience with revenue recognition, standard costing, inventory accounting, and trade spend.
• ERP experience required (Net Suite preferred).