Director of Accounting

Place Showroom•Los Angeles, CA

1d•$160,000 - $175,000

About The Position

The Director of Accounting is responsible for overseeing the company’s accounting operations, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, and maintaining the integrity of financial data. This role works closely with executive leadership to support financial reporting, controls, and operational decision-making. This is a highly hands-on, operational role requiring a “player-coach” mindset and offers the opportunity to grow into broader finance leadership responsibilities over time. The Director will both lead and directly execute core accounting functions in a lean environment.

Requirements

Strong leadership and organizational skills, with a proactive, hands-on approach and ability to operate efficiently in a fast-paced environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, demonstrating reliability and accountability
High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and strong organizational capabilities
Proven ability to analyze and solve complex, multi-layered problems
Professional presence with the ability to interact effectively with individuals at all levels, both internally and externally
Sound judgment and decision-making skills, with the ability to lead by example
College diploma or equivalent experience required
Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
Strong project management and prioritization skills
Experience working in a hands-on, independent role within a lean environment
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Solid understanding of accounting principles and best practices

Nice To Haves

CPA designation preferred
Proficiency with QuickBooks and ADP preferred

Responsibilities

Oversee all accounting operations, including general ledger, A/R, A/P, payroll, and bank reconciliations, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness
Own the month-end close process, including preparation of journal entries, financial statements, and variance analysis against budget and prior year
Oversee and directly process the company’s bi-weekly payroll, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely execution
Manage cash flow, including daily cash monitoring, A/R and A/P oversight, and short-term forecasting
Support budgeting and forecasting processes by providing accurate historical data, variance analysis, and financial insights
Develop and maintain financial models and reporting tools to support business operations and decision-making
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, and maintain strong internal controls
Partner with department heads to monitor and manage operating expenses against budget
Maintain and optimize financial systems (including QuickBooks), ensuring data integrity and efficiency
Prepare and present financial reports and insights to the executive team