Director of Accounting

Turtlebox Audio•Houston, TX

About The Position

Turtlebox Audio is a high-growth consumer audio brand competing across Direct-to-Consumer (DTC), Amazon (FBA/FBM), and wholesale channels. Having scaled past $300M in annual revenue, we are seeking an experienced Director of Accounting to serve as the operational and technical accounting authority for the organization. This is a high-impact, full-ownership role responsible for the integrity of the general ledger, financial close, external audit, compliance, and the development of a best-in-class accounting function. The right candidate will bring deep expertise in inventory-intensive, multi-channel commerce businesses, a strong command of U.S. GAAP, and a demonstrated track record of building scalable controls and processes in growth-stage or PE-backed environments.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field; CPA designation strongly preferred
10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including a minimum of 3–5 years in a Controller, Director of Accounting, or equivalent senior leadership role
Demonstrated experience leading an accounting team within a product-based, inventory-driven business with annual revenues of $100M or greater; $400M+ experience preferred
Deep technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP, including inventory accounting (ASC 330), revenue recognition (ASC 606), lease accounting (ASC 842), and income taxes (ASC 740)
Hands-on experience with e-commerce accounting across multiple channels (DTC, marketplace, and wholesale), including platform fee structures, settlement reconciliation, and returns/chargeback management
Proven ability to manage and develop accounting teams, including direct oversight of AP, AR, and cost accounting functions
Experience with external audits, internal control frameworks, and regulatory compliance in a multi-state operating environment
Proficiency with modern accounting systems (QuickBooks, NetSuite, or comparable ERP); direct experience with a QuickBooks-to-ERP migration a strong plus; advanced Microsoft Excel skills required
Experience supporting board-level reporting and lender compliance preferred

Nice To Haves

Strategic mindset with the operational discipline to execute at a detail level; comfortable moving between board-level narrative and journal entry review
Proven ability to build and scale accounting infrastructure during periods of rapid growth or organizational change
High integrity and professional judgment, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and make sound decisions under time pressure
Strong verbal and written communication skills; able to present financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders
Collaborative, solutions-oriented business partner who builds trust and credibility across the organization
Self-starter with a bias for action and a track record of identifying and resolving issues before they escalate

Responsibilities

Lead, develop, and mentor a multi-person accounting team across AP, AR, cost accounting, and general ledger functions; set clear performance expectations and cultivate a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
Serve as the senior technical accounting resource for the organization, establishing policy and providing guidance on complex or non-routine transactions
Partner closely with the CFO to build an accounting organization capable of supporting $400M+ in revenue and future growth initiatives, including potential M&A activity
Own and direct the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, continuously driving improvements in cycle time, accuracy, and analytical depth
Prepare, review, and deliver GAAP-compliant consolidated financial statements, including income statement, balance sheet, and statement of cash flows
Provide meaningful variance analysis and executive-level financial commentary to the CFO and leadership team, translating accounting results into actionable business insights
Manage and maintain the general ledger, including chart of accounts governance, journal entry review, and account reconciliation standards
Support preparation of board-level and investor reporting packages on a recurring basis
Oversee the Cost Accountant and own the full inventory accounting lifecycle: standard costing, cost layer management, landed cost modeling, valuation reserves, and physical inventory reconciliation
Ensure accurate accounting for imported goods, including DDP/DAP structures, freight, duties, tariffs, and other import-related costs as part of landed cost
Maintain and refine inventory reserve methodologies (obsolescence, lower-of-cost-or-net-realizable-value) in accordance with GAAP and internal policy
Partner with Supply Chain and Operations to ensure COGS accuracy across product lines and geographies, including domestic vs. international sourcing mix
Ensure accurate, timely revenue recognition across all channels (Shopify DTC, Amazon FBA/FBM, wholesale/dealer, and CRP) in compliance with ASC 606
Oversee accounting for e-commerce-specific items including platform fees, fulfillment costs, chargebacks, sales returns, promotional discounts, and trade spend
Manage reconciliation of third-party platform settlements (Shopify, Amazon) to the general ledger and bank records on a timely basis
Maintain appropriate sales return reserves and warranty reserves, including proper treatment relative to any lender borrowing base or debt covenant definitions
Partner with the Treasury Manager and FP&A on daily cash positioning and short-term liquidity management, ensuring the accounting function's reporting supports adequate funding across operating and capital needs
Support banking relationships and credit facility compliance, including preparation of the accounting inputs to borrowing base certificates and lender-required reporting packages
Prepare the accounting-side supporting calculations for debt covenant compliance and proactively flag any risks to the CFO
Partner with Treasury/FP&A and Operations to optimize working capital through AP payment terms, AR collections discipline, and inventory efficiency
Serve as primary owner of the annual external financial audit; manage auditor relationships, coordinate PBC deliverables, and ensure clean, timely audit completion
Design, implement, and maintain a robust system of internal controls appropriate for the scale and risk profile of the business; proactively identify and remediate control gaps
Own payment controls and fraud-prevention protocols across AP and treasury workflows — including wire and ACH verification procedures, callback confirmation on any vendor banking-detail change, and dual approval for payment file releases — and maintain incident response readiness for business email compromise and payment-redirection attempts
Ensure compliance with all applicable accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies
Own the Tax Accountant's work product and coordinate with external tax advisors on corporate income tax filings; oversee sales and use tax compliance, including multi-state nexus obligations across e-commerce channels
Maintain readiness for due diligence processes, including PE transaction support, lender audits, and quality-of-earnings reviews
Oversee the AP Manager and all accounts payable operations, including vendor onboarding, invoice processing, payment runs, and vendor reconciliations
Oversee the AR Manager and all accounts receivable operations, including customer invoicing, collections, credit risk monitoring, and aging analysis
Establish and enforce policies governing payment terms, credit limits, and collections procedures to optimize working capital and minimize bad debt exposure
Drive continuous improvement across accounting workflows, with a focus on automation, standardization, and scalability
Serve as a key stakeholder in the company's active ERP evaluation and migration lead accounting workstream design, data migration integrity, and control re-mapping through go-live
Collaborate with FP&A on forecast-to-actual analysis, close package preparation, and alignment of accounting outputs to financial planning models
Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, and Legal to ensure the accounting function is a proactive business partner, not a reactive reporter