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Director of Accounting - Contract

New York, New York Temporary USD65 - USD90 per hour View Job Description
We are seeking a hands-on Director of Accounting to lead financial close, reporting, controls, and compliance for a growing consumer products organization. This role partners cross-functionally across sales, supply chain, and finance to drive visibility, improve processes, and support strategic growth.
  • Own and transform accounting function at scale
  • High-impact leadership role in growing CPG business

About Our Client

We are seeking a hands-on Director of Accounting to lead financial close, reporting, controls, and compliance for a growing consumer products organization. This role partners cross-functionally across sales, supply chain, and finance to drive visibility, improve processes, and support strategic growth.

Job Description



Financial Close & Reporting

  • Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
  • Review journal entries, reconciliations, and flux analyses
  • Prepare internal and external reporting packages
  • Ensure U.S. GAAP compliance



Commercial & Trade Accounting

  • Oversee trade spend, deductions, and promotional accruals
  • Partner with sales/commercial finance on retailer profitability
  • Manage accounting for rebates, fees, and customer programs



Controls, Compliance & Audit

  • Strengthen internal control environment
  • Lead external audit process and auditor relationships
  • Support tax, statutory, and lender reporting requirements
  • Drive documentation and standardization



Leadership & Systems

  • Manage and develop accounting team
  • Drive ERP optimization and automation initiatives
  • Support system implementations and transformations
  • Establish KPIs across close, controls, and productivity

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

Required:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
  • CPA strongly preferred
  • 8+ years of progressive accounting experience
  • Minimum 3 years in leadership roles
  • Strong knowledge of:
    • Inventory accounting
    • Standard costing
    • Revenue recognition
    • Trade spend

Preferred:

  • CPG, manufacturing, retail, or food & beverage experience
  • ERP experience (NetSuite strongly preferred)
  • Audit leadership and lender/investor exposure
  • Experience in private equity-backed or high-growth environments
  • Multi-entity or international exposure

Core Competencies:

  • Strong technical accounting expertise
  • Cross-functional business partnering
  • Leadership and team development
  • Process improvement mindset

What's on Offer

  • Leadership role with high visibility across the business
  • Opportunity to build and scale accounting processes
  • Exposure to strategic finance and cross-functional initiatives
  • Fast-paced, growth-oriented environment



Contact
Sarah Richards
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7059554

Job summary

Sector
Accounting
Sub Sector
Accountant/Bookkeeper
Industry
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Location
New York
Contract Type
Temporary
Consultant name
Sarah Richards
Job Reference
JN-072026-7059554