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Senior Director, Accounting

Vaco Recruiter Services, New York, NY, United States


Client:

Global Retail/Wholesale Organization Role:

Senior Director, Accounting Salary:

$170,000 - $200,000/annually Location:

Manhattan, NY (*4 days a week onsite* - WFH on Friday*)

Job Description:

Strategic Oversight & Financial Reporting

Executive Leadership:

Oversee the month‑end close, general ledger management, and balance sheet reconciliations to ensure the delivery of accurate and timely financial statements.

Complex Accounting Mastery:

Own technical areas including inventory reserves, production overhead capitalization, purchase price variances (PPV), wholesale sales dilution, and deferred revenue.

Financial Analysis:

Deliver detailed monthly analyses on accounts receivable and inventory provisions to the CFO and Chief Accounting Officer.

Treasury & Lending Support:

Supervise the preparation of reports required for the organization’s asset‑backed lending facility.

Operational Excellence & Innovation

Process Transformation:

Act as a change agent to optimize accounting workflows, strengthen internal controls, and implement system enhancements that support global scalability.

Audit Management:

Function as the primary point of contact for external auditors, ensuring quality, transparency, and timely responses to all requests.

Compliance:

Develop and maintain documented policies, procedures, and workflows to ensure strict adherence to U.S. GAAP and corporate governance.

Leadership & Cross‑Functional Partnership

Team Mentorship:

Provide guidance and professional development to a diverse accounting staff, including oversight of third‑party outsource service providers.

Internal Collaboration:

Partner closely with FP&A, IT, Tax, Treasury, and Operations to align accounting practices with commercial business objectives.

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