Director of Accounting

The client is a global logistics distribution and supply chain organization that manage the movement of fine art, luxury home goods and additional luxury items. The client are growing rapidly across both the US and UK, and are now looking for a Director of Accounting to oversee the day to day operations of the accounting department across the group. The role is based in Greenpoint (Brooklyn) and the successful candidate MUST have a CPA qualification.

Client Details

The client is a fast growing team that are now looking to manage that growth across the US. The business operates across 11 different US sites, and the successful Director of Finance will be tasked with improving all accounting procedures across the business. The team is made up of 3 direct reports and 4 in-direct, whilst reporting into the Group Financial Controller. They are looking for someone to really professionalize the accounting department and ensure that all internal systems and controls are in place.

Description

The successful Director of Accounting will:

• Oversee all accounting activities for the US division, ensuring compliance with UK GAAP and internal policies.
• Lead the month-end and year-end close processes in the US, ensuring timely and accurate reporting to Group Finance.
• Support external audit processes, including preparation of schedules and coordination with auditors.
• Lead on US local and state tax filings and liaise with external advisors.
• Establish and implement development plans for all team members and monitor the performance of the team members against established goals.
• Lead initiatives to streamline reporting processes and improve efficiency across the US.
• Act as a key stakeholder in the ongoing development and optimization of the NetSuite ERP.
• Provide technical accounting guidance and ensure alignment with group-wide accounting standards.
• Build strong cross-functional relationships across finance and operations across the US.
• Support with delivering adhoc analysis to the Group Financial Controller

Profile

The successful Director of Accounting:

• 8+ years of experience within accounting and finance
• MUST have prior experience overseeing the AP, AR and Treasury departments
• MUST have a CPA, and have come from a Big 4 (or 6) background
• MUST have experience leading the finance function of a multi-unit organization
• Prior working knowledge of NetSuite
• Strong Excel skills and knowledge
• Happy to travel a few times a quarter to locations across the United States
• Able to work 3-4 days per week in the Greenpoint (NYC) office
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Job Offer

• $160,000 - $190,000
• Additional benefits
• Bonus (10-15%)
• 4 weeks of PTO

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