Head of Accounting
Confidential7 months ago
Seattle, WA, United States
Hybrid
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)
Job Description
Head of Accounting
About the Company
Join an internationally renowned retail company.
Industry
Retail
Type
Privately Held
About the Role
We are looking for a dynamic Head of Accounting to steer and oversee all aspects of corporate accounting, financial consolidation, and reporting. In this essential leadership position, you will be instrumental in enhancing operational efficiency while ensuring the production of timely and precise financial information for internal and external stakeholders. This role involves the oversight of financial policy development and maintenance, ensuring a strong system of internal controls globally, and compliance with SOX regulations.
The ideal candidate:
- Has at least 15 years of experience in accounting and finance.
- Possesses a strong preference for candidates with five years in senior finance or controllership roles.
- Has essential experience in external financial reporting.
- Brings a background from large, global retail companies.
- Demonstrates a proven track record of leading and developing teams to achieve high performance.
- Is committed to driving the organization towards world-class standards in financial management.
Travel Percent
Less than 10%
Functions
- Finance
Required Skills
SOX Compliance
Financial Consolidation
Internal Controls
Team Leadership
Accounting Management
Retail Finance
Operational Efficiency
Financial Reporting
Policy Development