Director, General Accounting

Overview

Our client, a growing contemporary womenswear company, is seeking a Director of General Accounting to lead the month-end close and strengthen its general accounting team. The role offers broad exposure to store and e-commerce growth, international operations, and new licensing categories. This full-time, HYBRID position is based in Secaucus, New Jersey.

Responsibilities

• Own the month-end close, including the close calendar, journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, general ledger analysis, and reporting preparation.
• Lead and develop the general accounting team, establishing clear ownership, sound procedures, and accountability for results.
• Oversee accounting for intercompany activity, foreign currency transactions, and high-volume direct-to-consumer retail and e-commerce sales.
• Improve accounting policies, internal controls, reporting tools, and the chart of accounts.
• Identify opportunities to simplify manual work and support accounting automation, including the implementation of a new accounts payable platform.
• Partner with finance leadership on budget and forecast analysis, audits, tax returns, and corporate reporting. Summarize financial findings clearly for business stakeholders.

Requirements

• Degree in accounting and substantial hands-on experience leading month-end closes and balance sheet reconciliations. CPA preferred.
• Experience with multi-entity accounting, intercompany transactions, and foreign currency.
• Experience in high-volume direct-to-consumer retail or e-commerce, including how point-of-sale and online sales data flow into financial systems. Fashion, retail, and consumer brand backgrounds are welcome.
• Demonstrated ability to lead an accounting team, improve processes, and solve problems independently.
• Strong pro-active communication skills, including the ability to turn detailed financial analysis into concise, useful insights.
• Experience with NetSuite or Blue Cherry is a plus.
• Ability to work in the Secaucus office at least three days per week and visit the New York City office approximately once or twice a month.