Accounting Director - E-Commerce | (Remote)

• Job Type: Full-time, long-term contractor
• Workplace: Remote
• Compensation: $3,000 - $4,000/month

If you know how to turn financial data into decisions that help a high-growth consumer business scale, this is an opportunity to shape the financial future of meetalleyoop.com from the leadership table.

About Us

As the Director of Accounting at meetalleyoop.com, you will play a pivotal role in driving financial strategy and operations to support the company's rapid growth and expansion in the cosmetics sector. Reporting directly to the CEO/COO, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of accounting and financial management - including planning, forecasting, budgeting, financial reporting, tax and regulatory compliance, and risk management - for a fast-growing, omni-channel

Responsibilities:

Financial Strategy and Planning

• Develop and implement the company's financial strategy in alignment with overall business objectives.
• Lead financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting processes.
• Provide strategic recommendations to the CEO and senior management team based on financial analysis and projections.

Accounting and Financial Operations

• Manage day-to-day accounting and financial operations and oversee the accounting and finance department.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, including monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Monitor cash flow, financial performance, and liquidity.
• Implement financial policies, procedures, and internal controls to safeguard company assets.

Debt Financing and Investor/Lender Relations

• Evaluate debt financing options, including assessing lenders and credit facilities.
• Manage relationships with lenders and financial institutions.
• Prepare and deliver regular financial reporting to lenders and investors.
• Support the analysis of new debt and equity financing opportunities (fundraising strategy is led by the founder/CEO).

Tax and Regulatory Compliance

• Own multi-state sales tax compliance across all 50 U.S. states, including timely filings and payments to avoid penalties.
• Oversee corporate compliance at the federal and state levels.
• Manage the annual tax filing process in partnership with the company's outside CPA.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable financial regulations and laws.

Risk Management

• Identify and mitigate financial risks and opportunities.

Strategic Leadership

• Serve as a key member of the executive leadership team, providing insights and recommendations on business strategy and operations.
• Collaborate with other department heads to drive company-wide initiatives and goals.
• Participate in strategic decisions regarding expansion, partnerships, and mergers/acquisitions.

Team Development

• Recruit, mentor, and develop a high-performing accounting and finance department.
• Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement within the department.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a senior accounting or financial leadership role (e.g., Director of Accounting, VP of Accounting, Controller, or CFO), ideally at a smaller company generating approximately $10M-$50M in annual revenue.

• Deep experience in e-commerce for a consumer goods / CPG business, with a strong understanding of omni-channel operations across D2C, Amazon, and wholesale sales channels.
• Strong to advanced understanding of accounting for a consumer goods business, including inventory accounting principles.
• Strong financial acumen and analytical skills, with the ability to translate financial concepts into strategic insights.
• Experience in financial planning and analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Experience preparing financial reporting for lenders and investors, and supporting debt/equity financing processes.
• Strong knowledge of multi-state sales tax compliance and corporate compliance requirements (federal and state).
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field; MBA or CPA preferred..

Benefits

• Access to a $200K+ perk marketplace with discounts on 150+ global services.
• Option to withdraw up to 50% of approved earnings before payday.