Turtlebox Audio
Director of Accounting
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Houston, TX
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Category
- Finance
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- 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 manageme
- 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 have
- 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
Full description
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