Why would I want this job?

Position Description

The Director, Wholesale Accounting is a critical role responsible for overseeing complex accounting areas within the Company’s wholesale channel, including month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, general ledger management and reporting, while ensuring compliance with accounting standards and internal policies.

The Director, Wholesale Accounting will work closely with cross-functional teams including FP&A, IT, AR, AP, Tax, Treasury, and Operations, and will play an integral role in driving process improvements, supporting audits, and providing accurate and timely financial reporting. Success in this role requires a deep understanding of the Company’s operations, technical accounting expertise, and the ability to lead and develop a high-performing team. Leadership, communication, and collaboration will be key to achieving excellence in this position.

What would I be doing?

Impact & Contribution

Contributions are expected to include:

  • Drive Accuracy and Timeliness of Financial Reporting: Ensure almost flawless execution of month-end close processes, balance sheet reconciliations, and general ledger oversight to deliver accurate and timely financial statements.
  • Lead Wholesale Accounting: Perform reviews of complex accounting areas such as inventory reserves and production overhead capitalization; own accounting for customer deductions and revenue recognition.
  • Enhance Operational Efficiency and Internal Controls: Implement process improvements, strengthen internal controls, and optimize accounting workflows to support scalability and compliance with GAAP and corporate policies.
  • Cross-Functional Leadership and Collaboration: Partner with FP&A, IT, AR, AP Tax, Treasury, and Operations to align accounting practices with business objectives, support audits, and drive system enhancements.
  • Develop and Mentor a High-Performing Team: Provide guidance and professional development to accounting staff, fostering a culture of accountability, technical excellence, and continuous improvement.

Our Best Fit Candidate Would Have These Responsibilities

  • Oversee and execute core accounting functions, including reconciliation and accurate reporting of financial activity.
  • Lead assigned monthly close processes and ensure timely completion of management reporting.
  • Manage complex accounting areas such as inventory reserves, production overhead capitalization, wholesale sales dilution reserves, revenue recognition and gross profit review.
  • Review and approve balance sheet reconciliations with supporting documentation; provide variance commentary and ensure checklist compliance.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with FP&A, IT, AR, AP, Tax, Treasury, and Operations to improve processes, policies, and systems.
  • Supervise preparation of reports required for the Company’s asset-backed lending facility.
  • Develop and maintain documented policies, procedures, and workflows for assigned areas.
  • Function as a key point of contact for auditors; provide quality and timely responses to audit requests.
  • Provide leadership and guidance to staff on technical accounting issues, operational tasks, and professional development.
  • Build strong, collaborative relationships across the organization.
  • Proactively drive innovation and change in key areas, including the monthly close and reporting; lead ad hoc projects and strategic initiatives.

What would make me qualified?

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance; CPA strongly preferred.
  • 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership roles; public accounting background.
  • Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, including revenue recognition principles.
  • Advanced Excel skills; SAP experience preferred.
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with high level of accuracy.
  • Able to work independently and take initiative.
  • Previous experience with companies engaged in wholesale distribution of apparel, accessories, or other consumer products is required.
  • Ability to identify areas for change, prior experience with systems implementations and / or process re-engineering.

Attributes

  • Ability to mentor and develop staff, a self-starter and team player.
  • Excellent collaboration skills; persuasive; experience working with cross-functional teams; ability to find common ground with stakeholders.
  • Strong work ethic and value system, high degree of integrity.
  • Questions the status quo; consistently seeks to elevate performance.