Director of Accounting

Michael Page International

New York, NY

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$70–$93 Per Hour
JOB TYPE
Contractor
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Consolidation, Accounting Policies, Consumer Packaged Goods, Finance, Financial Audit, Financial Reporting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Leadership, MPI, NetSuite, Oracle, Policy Development, Process Improvement, Retail, Sales, State Laws and Regulations, Team Player, Technical Accounting, Time Management, eCommerce
LOCATION
New York, NY
POSTED
10 days ago
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 DetailsOur 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.DescriptionLead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reportingOwn technical accounting matters, accounting policy development, and US GAAP complianceLead the annual audit and act as the primary point of contact for external auditorsOversee consolidation and multi‑entity accounting activitiesManage trade promotions, customer deductions, rebates, and other retail‑specific accounting areasPartner closely with Sales and Finance to improve visibility into trade spend and profitabilitySupport the transition from Oracle to NetSuite and drive process improvements and automationManage and develop a lean accounting team, including one direct reportStrengthen internal controls and ensure audit‑ready financials in a private equity environmentProfile8-12+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally within CPG, retail, or product‑based environmentsStrong background in technical accounting, audit, and consolidationHands‑on experience with trade promotions, deductions, and retail revenue recognitionERP experience required; NetSuite exposure strongly preferredComfortable operating in lean, high‑accountability environmentsStrong communicator with a collaborative, humble, and pragmatic leadership styleOpen to strong Senior Managers ready to step into a Director‑level roleJob OfferInterim / temp‑to‑hire opportunity with potential for permanent conversionHigh‑visibility role with direct exposure to senior finance leadershipOpportunity to drive immediate impact during a transformation phaseHybrid working model in a prime Lower Manhattan locationMPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

About the Company

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Michael Page International

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world. Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job. In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas: Banking and financial services Digital and e-commerce Engineering and manufacturing Finance and accounting Human resources Information technology Marketing Oil and gas Procurement and supply chain Property and construction Sales An Established Brand The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry. A Market Leader The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world. Learn the benefits of working with Michael Page yourself. Submit your resume or contact a Michael Page recruitment consultant today.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
WEBSITE
https://www.michaelpage.ca/