Charles Aris

Position Overview

The Director of Accounting will lead the day-to-day accounting function for a growing, inventory-driven organization. This hands-on leadership role is responsible for overseeing the monthly close process, financial reporting, general ledger activities, inventory accounting, internal controls and process improvement initiatives. The Director of Accounting will manage a small accounting team while partnering cross-functionally to enhance financial operations, support system implementations and build scalable accounting processes to support continued business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the month-end close process, financial statement preparation and management reporting.
• Oversee the general ledger, account reconciliations, journal entries and balance sheet integrity.
• Manage daily accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management, payroll and accruals.
• Partner with operations to support inventory accounting, costing, reconciliations, physical inventory and inventory controls.
• Supervise and mentor a small accounting team while remaining actively involved in day-to-day accounting activities.
• Develop, document and improve accounting policies, procedures and internal controls.
• Support ERP implementation, system enhancements, reporting improvements and process automation initiatives.
• Coordinate annual audits, tax support and compliance activities with external partners.
• Assist with acquisitions by integrating accounting processes, reporting and financial controls.

Qualifications

• Eight or more years of progressive accounting experience.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
• Experience leading the monthly close process and improving accounting operations.
• Hands-on leadership experience managing a small accounting team.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience working with ERP systems.
• Experience in manufacturing, distribution, wholesale, industrial or other inventory-focused businesses preferred.
• Public accounting experience, ERP implementation experience, M&A integration exposure and CPA designation preferred.

Key Strengths

• Strong knowledge of GAAP accounting and financial reporting.
• Experience leading the month-end close process and owning the general ledger.
• Leadership experience managing and developing accounting staff.
• Background in inventory accounting within manufacturing, distribution, wholesale or other inventory-intensive environments.
• ERP implementation, process improvement and advanced Excel skills.

About Aris Amplify

This search is being conducted by Aris Amplify, a Charles Aris Inc. company. We specialize in connecting top-tier talent with growth-oriented companies across the country in accounting and finance, engineering and operations, sales and marketing, and HR and executive support — all on a contingent basis. We are committed to creating meaningful connections between exceptional talent and dynamic organizations through a focused, efficient and personalized recruiting process. Learn more about our approach at charlesaris.com/aris-amplify-recruiting-services.