What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Accounting position at Conexus?
Title: Director of Accounting
Compensation: $160,000 - $180,000 Bonus
Location: Chino, CA 91710 (Onsite)
Email your word document resume to Hayley.h@conexusrecruiting.com and reference the subject as Director of Accounting
Company Description:
Our growing Distribution client is searching for a strong Director of Accounting to partner with the CFO and support the integration of upcoming acquisitions. This individual will play a critical role in overseeing all accounting and reporting and supporting the continued growth of this Company. Their ideal candidate must have a public accounting upbringing and have experience with inventory accounting.
Perks:
- High visibility position
- Casual work environment
Responsibilities:
- Lead core accounting operations, including oversight of the general ledger, account reconciliations, and monthly close processes across a multi-entity environment.
- Manage inventory accounting, cost of goods sold, and margin analysis within a distribution environment.
- Ensure the delivery of accurate and timely financial reporting while driving consistency, standardization, and efficiency throughout the accounting function.
- Lead continuous improvement efforts to enhance scalability, streamline workflows, and improve the accuracy and reliability of financial data.
- Partner closely with Internal Audit and external auditors to support control testing and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Continuously strengthen internal control structures to support organizational growth and increasing operational complexity.
- Direct all aspects of the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, ensuring deadlines are met with a high degree of accuracy.
- Maintain compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal accounting policies, including review of key reconciliations and balance sheet integrity.
- Support external audit activities and contribute to the preparation of financial disclosures as needed.
- Lead, manage, and develop a team of accounting professionals, providing mentorship, performance guidance, and career development support.
- Build and maintain a high-performing, collaborative team culture centered on accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement.
- Work cross-functionally with FP&A, operations, and executive leadership to ensure alignment and accuracy in financial reporting and insights.
- Serve as a key accounting advisor on business initiatives, including operational changes, system implementations, and potential acquisitions.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related degree
- Public Accounting experience is required.
- CPA license is highly desirable.
- Manufacturing, Distribution, CPG, or other inventory-based industry experience is required.
- Knowledge of major accounting software packages for general ledger accounting
- Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams, business leaders, and external agencies to maximize performance, creativity, problem solving, and results
Email your word document resume to Hayley.h@conexusrecruiting.com and reference the subject as Director of Accounting
Salary : $160,000 - $180,000