Director of Corporate Accounting

Job Summary

We are partnering with a high-growth leader in the botanical and highly regulated consumer products space, located in the heart of Stamford, CT. As an emerging powerhouse in a rapidly evolving, dynamic market, this company is aggressively expanding its footprint through strategic M&A and robust organic growth.

They are seeking an ambitious Director of Accounting to build out financial operations, lead financial integration for ongoing acquisitions, and serve as a key strategic advisor to senior leadership.

Location:

Stamford, Connecticut

Job type:
Permanent

Salary: $140, per year

Work hours:

9 to 5

Education:

Bachelor's degree

Experience:

6 Years

The Director of Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting will serve as the subject matter expert for complex US GAAP/IFRS accounting treatments, SEC/financial disclosures, and international consolidations. This high-visibility role requires a hands‑on leader to own technical policy documentation, direct global financial statement preparation, and navigate intricate accounting transactions in a fast‑paced environment. The ideal candidate brings 7+ years of progressive experience rooted in public accounting or large public company environments.

• Technical Accounting & Policy: Research, evaluate, and process complex technical accounting transactions (e.g., M&A, revenue recognition, lease accounting). Author technical memos, establish company-wide accounting policies, and ensure compliance with US GAAP, IFRS, and SOX internal controls.
• Financial Reporting & Consolidations: Lead the preparation and review of global consolidated quarterly and annual financial statements, disclosures, and SEC-level footnote support. Collaborate with international teams on multi-currency consolidations and foreign exchange impact analysis.
• Audit & Governance: Manage internal and external audit processes for quarterly reviews and annual audits, driving resolution on technical accounting matters and audit requests.
• M&A & Strategic Projects: Drive seamless accounting integration for newly acquired businesses and lead continuous process improvements across the reporting function.
• Team Leadership: Supervise, mentor, and evaluate direct reports and accounting staff, fostering professional development across the corporate reporting team.

• Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA highly preferred. Minimum 6+ years of progressive accounting experience, including direct exposure to Big 4 or large regional public accounting firms.
• Technical Expertise: Advanced, up-to-date knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS, technical policy drafting, and SEC disclosure rules. Strong foundational knowledge of SOX controls.
• Systems & Analytics: Advanced Excel skills (complex formulas, modeling, pivot tables); experience with reporting and ERP platforms (e.g., Workiva, Microsoft Dynamics) preferred.
• Leadership & Drive: Self‑motivated leader with a proven ability to manage complex reporting deadlines, partner cross‑functionally, and direct teams through organizational growth.

Financial Reporting - SEC, $500M-1 billion

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