Director of Accounting

This is a hands‑on Director of Accounting role overseeing technical accounting, audit, consolidation, and trade accounting within a growing CPG organization. The role combines leadership, transformation, and deep commercial exposure in a fast‑moving retail environment.

Client Details

Our client is a private equity‑backed Consumer Packaged Goods business with a strong brick‑and‑mortar retail presence and a growing eCommerce channel. The organization is in a period of transformation, investing in systems, process improvement, and scalable finance infrastructure.

Description

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting
• Own technical accounting matters, accounting policy development, and US GAAP compliance
• Lead the annual audit and act as the primary point of contact for external auditors
• Oversee consolidation and multi‑entity accounting activities
• Manage trade promotions, customer deductions, rebates, and other retail‑specific accounting areas
• Partner closely with Sales and Finance to improve visibility into trade spend and profitability
• Support the transition from Oracle to NetSuite and drive process improvements and automation
• Manage and develop a lean accounting team, including one direct report
• Strengthen internal controls and ensure audit‑ready financials in a private equity environment

Profile

• 8-12+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally within CPG, retail, or product‑based environments
• Strong background in technical accounting, audit, and consolidation
• Hands‑on experience with trade promotions, deductions, and retail revenue recognition
• ERP experience required; NetSuite exposure strongly preferred
• Comfortable operating in lean, high‑accountability environments
• Strong communicator with a collaborative, humble, and pragmatic leadership style
• Open to strong Senior Managers ready to step into a Director‑level role

Job Offer

• Interim / temp‑to‑hire opportunity with potential for permanent conversion
• High‑visibility role with direct exposure to senior finance leadership
• Opportunity to drive immediate impact during a transformation phase
• Hybrid working model in a prime Lower Manhattan location

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