Director, Finance & Accounting

Overview

This role ensures the integrity of accounting operations and delivers strategic financial insights to support the organization’s mission. Reporting directly to the CEO, the Director of Finance & Accounting leads finance and accounting functions, including financial reporting, internal controls, budgeting, forecasting, and cash management.

Responsibilities

Accounting Leadership & Operations

• Lead and develop the Accounting team by setting clear responsibilities and performance standards, regularly reviewing team work, and resolving operational issues.
• Ensure accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of accounting operations, including:
  • General ledger
  • Monthly close
  • Reconciliations
  • Accounts payable
  • Accounts receivable
• Maintain strong accounting controls, including:
  • Segregation of duties
  • Banking security
  • Transaction approvals
  • Independent verification of payments
• Establish and enforce accounting policies and procedures; identify and address financial risks and control weaknesses.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, income tax-basis reporting requirements, GAAP, and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with external accountants on reviewed financial statements, tax filings, and compliance requirements.
• Lead improvements to accounting systems, automation, and reporting to support organizational growth.

Financial Strategy, Planning, & Reporting

• Deliver accurate and timely monthly financial statements, including fully loaded business-unit P&Ls and meaningful analysis of financial performance.
• Oversee cash management, banking relationships, and insurance coverage.
• Lead annual budgeting and maintain ongoing financial forecasts covering revenue, profitability, expenses, and cash flow.
• Support the CEO and department leaders with financial performance reporting, budget-to-actual results, and the financial implications of decision-making.
• Advise the CEO and leadership team on multi-year financial planning, investments, resource allocation, and strategic initiatives.
• Develop financial models and reporting to provide visibility into profitability across business units, products, and channels.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting and financial management experience, including significant responsibility for accounting operations and financial reporting.
• Demonstrated experience serving as a Controller, Director of Accounting, Director of Finance, or comparable senior financial leadership.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA designation.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Shopify.
• Experience with inventory-intensive businesses, manufacturing, publishing, or distribution.

Travel

• Occasional travel to headquarters required.

Compensation & Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Work From Home
• Wellness Resources

Additional Notes

• Exemplify and live the organization’s core values of humility, passion, and integrity.