Director of Accounting

Industrious • New York, NY

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

As our Director of Accounting, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the accounting function at an exciting inflection point in Industrious' growth. Recently acquired by CBRE, we are actively working through multiple integration projects that create a dynamic and high-impact environment for a seasoned accounting leader. In this role, you will have significant involvement in new and complex transactions, driving process improvements and accounting policy across the finance organization. You will oversee a broad range of operational finance responsibilities, including general ledger management, revenue recognition and related cost of sales, SG&A, P&L reporting by department and location, balance sheet reconciliations, deferred revenue, journal entries, and technical accounting matters. This is a unique opportunity to join a collaborative and fast-moving team where your technical expertise and judgment will directly influence the integrity of our financial reporting and the direction of our accounting function.
This is a hybrid role, based in New York City, and is expected to be in office 1 day per week. You will report directly to our Controller.

Requirements

• BS/BA in Accounting with 7+ years of direct experience in the field. MBA/MACC is a plus.
• CPA with Big 4 experience + previous experience in accounting/finance role for a public company
• Extensive public accounting experience (Big 4 or large regional firm strongly preferred)
• Prior experience in SOX compliance, control documentation, and remediation
• Familiarity with leases and ASC 842 is a must.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate complex accounting terms across a wide range of stakeholders. Strong critical thinking and technical accounting skills. Self-starter with exceptional prioritization skills who’s excited to work in a high paced entrepreneurial environment. Extremely strong attention to detail is a must.
• Experience in managing high performing accounting teams of at least 5 people
• Proficient in MS Office Suite, with intermediate/advanced Excel
• Proficient knowledge of most financial statement captions and concepts, including, cash, fixed assets, accounting for variable and fixed leases, revenues, cogs, sg&a expenses, off-balance sheet commitments, equity method investments, VIEs/management contracts, gross v net revenue recognition concepts, contingent liabilities, etc.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with complex, multi-entity, or international organizations a plus
• Previous experience with ERP systems and other accounting software (NetSuite, Coupa, Zuora, Stripe) preferred.
• Previous experience in accounting for and consolidating international locations is a plus

Responsibilities

• Assist in the month-end close process, ensuring accounting records are maintained in accordance with GAAP, free from material misstatements, and that the NetSuite GL and its sub-ledgers are closed on a timely basis; includes the review and posting of journal entries during the monthly close process.
• Prepare/review monthly and quarterly P&L variance analysis packages for the Controller. Review all monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Lead remediation of identified control gaps and deficiencies across accounting processes in close partnership with the CBRE SOX teams, targeting SOX effectiveness in 2026.
• Serve as a key technical accounting resource for the team. Demonstrate extensive knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply key accounting standards, including ASC 606 (revenue recognition) and ASC 842 (leases), to a variety of complex and non-standard arrangements, including modifications, terminations, and changes in assumptions, ensuring accurate financial reporting outcomes and alignment with US GAAP and CBRE requirements.
• Monitor emerging accounting issues and new pronouncements to ensure the Company adopts applicable guidance on a timely basis, collaborating closely with the CBRE technical accounting team to ensure alignment with policies and reporting standards.
• Provide proactive accounting guidance during the planning and structuring phase of new transactions and support cross-functional partners to ensure financial outcomes are well-understood before execution.
• Collaborate with regional accounting teams (Europe, APAC) to ensure alignment on accounting policies and practices as the company continues to expand.
• Support the Controller in driving scalability and operational efficiency across the accounting function.

Benefits

• Base and bonus compensation are just two components of Industrious’ total compensation package for this role. Other great perks and benefits include heavily subsidized healthcare plans, generous paid time off, wellness programs, professional development grants, 401k plan, and many other benefits, subject to applicable eligibility criteria and company policies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees