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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location Irvine, CA
Irvine, California

About this job

Director of Accounting

 

The Director of Accounting position will serve as head of the accounting function for the company’s largest division, which is comprised of multiple business units.  The Director will lead the Accounting team, overseeing day-to-day transactional work, own the monthly close process and ensure accuracy of reported financial results.  The position reports to the VP of Finance, with exposure to the senior finance leadership team.

 

The position will oversee almost 40 business units which include multinationals, supermarket chains, financial institutions, small manufacturing companies, and universities. The Manager will lead a small team of accountants covering a wide range of initiatives and will need to be comfortable managing multiple projects, initiatives and competing priorities. The successful candidate should have operated successfully in a fast paced, results oriented environment and have the ability to influence the decisions of senior business leaders through effective verbal and written communication, logical reasoning and the presentation of alternatives.

 

Responsibilities

  • Serve as functional leader providing guidance and direction to Accounting team, as well functional expert resolving technical accounting treatment questions
  • Responsible for the month-end close process and integrity of financial results for entire division, including P&L and balance sheet
  • Develop a system of controls, processes, and related documentation to ensure data integrity and efficient delivery
  • Manage Accounting team including optimizing organizational structure, hiring and developing staff, assigning duties, evaluating performance, and ensuring quality results
  • Challenge the current reporting environment to explore opportunities for
  • Work with M&A team to successfully integrate new acquisitions onto Advantage systems and processes
  • Coordinate with AR and AP areas to ensure proper revenue recognition and payment of expenses – be a thought leader in streamlining processes around these functions
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement, identifying and implementing best practices into the Accounting and Finance functions 

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance – Master’s Preferred
  • Minimum of 10+ years progressively responsible related financial experience required
  • 10+ years of credible accounting and reporting background with substantial experience in accounting closes, consolidations, financial reporting, audits, budgeting and forecasting
  • 5-8+ years of supervisory experience in medium to large teams
  • Experience with significant revenue and relevant industries
  • Advanced Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Must present a professional image and be able to represent the Company in a professional manner.
  • Proven track record as head of accounting for a company/division with multiple business units
  • Strong technical understanding of accounting principles and practices, with experience across many facets of accounting
  • Willingness to be hands on, but experienced in leading teams of 10 or more professionals with emphases on organizational structure, individual development and process improvement
  • Natural ability for being detail-oriented and accurate with numbers and reporting
  • Extensive knowledge of US GAAP accounting
  • ERP implementation and process improvement experience strongly desired
  • Experience in a Fortune 500 organization a plus
  • Retail, CPG or Service industry experience a plus 

Advantage Sales and Marketing, LLC dba Advantage Solutions is one of North America’s leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. Advantage Solutions services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.

Advantage Sales and Marketing, LLC dba Advantage Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.