Director of Accounting/Controller

• Leads the development of strategies for accounts receivable, accounts payable, general accounting.
• Oversee all day-to-day accounting activities including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable and fixed assets.
• Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Manage the preparation of internal financial statements and external reporting in accordance with GAAP.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of comprehensive supporting work papers and schedules to facilitate annual tax filings and coordination with external tax advisors.
• Maintain a robust system of accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Manage the freight audit process to ensure accuracy in transportation-related expenses and timely resolution of discrepancies.
• Creates and sustains an environment which supports decision making and accountability at all levels in the organization.

• Partner with the CFO and executive leadership to support financial forecasting, budgeting, and strategic planning.
• Provide analysis on financial trends, key performance indicators, and variance drivers.
• Assist in developing long-term financial strategies to support growth and profitability.
• Monitor and manage cash flow, working capital, liquidity needs, providing actionable insights to support financial health and scalability.
• Support treasury functions including banking relationships, cash positioning, and short-term investing strategies.
• Assist in the preparation of materials for board presentations, ensuring accuracy and clarity of financial narratives.

• Coordinate and lead the annual audit process with external auditors, including preparation of schedules and responses.
• Ensure compliance with local, state and federal government reporting requirements.
• Oversee tax planning, filings, and liaise with external tax advisors.

• Provides leadership to the accounting department in all areas, including industry knowledge, trends and techniques in professionalism, customer service, federal/state guidelines (W-9, GAAP, etc).
• Lead and mentor the accounting team, promoting professional development and operational excellence.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with other departments within the organization to streamline financial processes and systems.
• Identify talent needs and assist in hiring, onboarding, and developing finance team leaders to support long-term scalability.
• Lead succession planning for key roles within the accounting function.

• Identify opportunities for automation and efficiency within accounting operations.
• Oversee implementation and maintenance of accounting systems and tools.
• Ensure the integrity, accuracy, and consistency of financial data across ERP (e.g., Acumatica) and reporting platforms (e.g., Velixo, Business Intelligence Tools).
• Partner with IT and FP&A to enhance financial data visibility and usability for operational decision-making.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA and MBA a plus.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership or controller-level role.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Experience with ERP systems and reporting tools(e.g., Acumatica, Velixo, Business Intelligence).
• Experience managing audits and working with external auditors.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including expertise in pivot tables, data analysis, and managing large, complex data sets.
• Proven track record of leading teams and driving process improvements and efficiency.

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