Accounting Director- National Retail​/Real Estate Chain

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The Accounting Director will play a critical leadership role in overseeing and optimizing the day-to-day accounting functions and will be essential for driving financial precision, operational excellence, and strategic compliance, while safeguarding cash flow and enhancing internal controls. The ideal candidate will be a dynamic, results-driven leader with extensive expertise in accounting processes, a proven ability to build and lead high-performing teams, and a strong capacity to collaborate across departments to deliver impactful financial outcomes that fuel business growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee AP/AR operations, ensuring timely and accurate transaction processing, billing, and collections.
• Lead and mentor accounting teams, focusing on performance management, development, and succession planning.
• Drive improvements in the procure-to-pay and order-to-cash cycles through automation and process enhancements.
• Establish and enforce accounting policies and internal controls aligned with GAAP and company standards.
• Partner with departments like Procurement, Sales, and Treasury to align financial workflows with business needs.
• Analyze AR aging and vendor payment terms to optimize working capital and support cash flow forecasting.
• Manage month-end and year-end close processes, including reconciliations, journal entries, and audit preparation.
• Enhance ERP systems and accounting platforms to improve data integrity and reporting accuracy.
• Provide key financial insights, including AP/AR performance metrics and KPIs, to leadership teams.
• Serve as the point of contact for internal and external auditors regarding AP/AR processes.
• Stay updated on accounting standards and recommend procedural or system changes for compliance.
• Lead finance transformation initiatives, such as system upgrades and M&A integration.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA, MBA, or equivalent certification preferred).
• 10+ years of accounting experience, including 5+ years in a leadership role overseeing AP/AR.
• Proven leadership experience in multi-location or multi-entity environments.
• Experience in retail, wholesale, or distribution industries preferred.
• Fluency in English and Mandarin Chinese required.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, cash management, and internal controls.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Net Suite, Oracle, SAP) and advanced Excel/Google Sheets skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence across teams and senior leadership.
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Compensation:

• Salary range: $150,000 - $160,000 base per year.
• Onsite 5x a week in Buena Park, CA
• Comprehensive and robust benefits including health, dental, vision, and 401K.

• Director

• Full-time

• Accounting/Auditing

• Real Estate and Retail

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