Director of Accounting

About the Role

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.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting Leadership & People Management

• 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

Financial Close & Reporting

• 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

Inventory & Cost Accounting

• 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

E-Commerce & Multi-Channel Revenue Accounting

• 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

Treasury & Banking Partnership

• 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

Audit, Internal Controls & Compliance

• 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 protocolsacross 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

AP, AR & Working Capital Oversight

• 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

Systems, Process Improvement & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• 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

Required Qualifications

• 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

Preferred Attributes & Competencies

• 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