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Director of Accounting

QUIP
Location
quip NYC
Posted
11 days ago
Department
Finance & Accounting
Salary
$170k - $200k
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA preferred
  • 7+ years of accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role
  • Strong knowledge of US GAAP and experience managing financial audits
  • Direct experience with Shopify and Avalara
  • Experience leading treasury functions, including cash flow forecasting and bank relations
  • Expertise in multi-state sales tax compliance and tax reporting requirements
Nice to have
  • Big 4 Audit background (Deloitte, E&Y, KPMG, PwC)
  • CPG inventory accounting direct hands-on experience
  • Previously worked for venture or private equity backed startups
What the job really is

The Director of Accounting at quip will lead the accounting team, overseeing financial reporting, inventory accounting, treasury, compliance, and tax management. This hands-on role involves executing critical accounting tasks while managing the annual audit process and improving financial processes. The position requires close collaboration with leadership to ensure strong financial governance and optimize accounting operations in a fast-growing consumer products company.

Benefits
  • Hybrid working environment
  • Year round early “summer Fridays”
  • WiFi enabled rooftop
  • Competitive medical benefit package
  • Commuter benefits for parking & transit
  • Competitive paid parental leave policy for qualifying employees
Things to weigh
  • Base salary range is $170k - $200k, which may vary based on multiple factors
  • Role involves a significant hands-on component, which may not suit all leadership candidates
  • Experience with specific software (Shopify, Avalara, NetSuite) is mandatory, which could limit candidate pool
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