Director, Technical Accounting & Accounting Operations
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Westlake Village, CA, US
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 4+ years
- Category
- Finance
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Minimum 10 years of progressive accounting experience, including significant experience in technical accounting, financial reporting, accounting policy, public accounting, or corporate controllership
- Minimum 4 years of leadership experience managing accounting teams and developing talent.
- Big Four public accounting experience strongly preferred, including Manager or Senior Manager-level experience in Audit, Accounting Advisory, Transaction Services, Capital Markets, or similar technica
- Deep expertise in U.S. GAAP and/or IFRS, technical accounting research, accounting policy development, financial reporting, and application of accounting standards to complex business transactions.
- Demonstrated experience preparing technical accounting memoranda, documenting accounting conclusions, and presenting recommendations to executive leadership and auditors.
- Experience evaluating and documenting complex accounting matters and implementing new accounting standards.
- Strong understanding of accounting matters common within manufacturing, consumer packaged goods, or global operating environments, including inventory accounting, standard costing, reserves, revenue r
- Proven experience leading accounting process improvement, internal control remediation, systems implementations, automation initiatives, and organizational change.
- Experience with SAP financial systems and accounting master data governance strongly preferred.
- Experience with BlackLine or similar financial close and reconciliation platforms preferred.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills required.
- Proven ability to influence across functions, manage competing priorities, and build credibility with executives, auditors, technical specialists, and operational leaders.
- Strong analytical, project management, communication, and decision-making skills with a commitment to accurate, supportable, and well-controlled financial reporting.
- High level of integrity, professional judgment, accountability, and continuous improvement mindset.
- Works effectively across cultures, functions, and geographic locations.
Full description
Overview
Dole Packaged Foods is a purpose led organization that is a champion of accessible fruit nutrition and builds a brighter future for people through the goodness of fruit.
At Dole, our culture is uniquely driven by core Values. Our commitment to these Values transforms our work into a meaningful journey toward a brighter future together. Here, you'll be part of a respectful, inclusive culture that deeply values our colleagues, customers, and global communities. We strive for excellence, empowering each other to confidently overcome challenges, continuously learn, and achieve world-class results. Guided by unwavering integrity, our actions consistently reflect our commitment to always doing what's right, fostering lasting trust and strong relationships. Through a spirit of collaboration, we cultivate positivity, generosity, and genuine teamwork, enabling collective success toward our One Dole Purpose. Our innovative spirit leads directly to meaningful outcomes and business success.
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Director, Accounting to join our Controllership team. This role serves as a key leader responsible for technical accounting, accounting policy, financial reporting support, close governance, and complex transaction analysis. The position partners closely with the Controller on significant accounting judgments, implementation of new accounting standards, accounting policy development, and matters impacting the integrity of the Company's financial statements.
In addition, this role leads accounting process improvement, internal controls, audit coordination, accounting systems governance, and provides strategic oversight of accounting operations. The ideal candidate combines deep technical accounting expertise with strong business acumen, leadership capability, and a passion for building scalable and well-controlled accounting processes.
This role provides flexibility to work in a hybrid environment of home and our Westlake Village, CA office. (Hybrid is defined as 3 times per week in the office).
Responsibilities
Technical Accounting & Accounting Policy
- Lead the Company's technical accounting function, including evaluation, interpretation, documentation, and implementation of U.S. GAAP and IFRS accounting guidance for complex and non-routine transactions.
- Perform technical accounting research and prepare accounting memoranda, position papers, policy documentation, and related analyses supporting accounting conclusions and significant judgments.
- Evaluate the accounting implications of strategic initiatives, commercial contracts, financing arrangements, restructurings, acquisitions, system implementations, and other complex transactions.
- Partner closely with the Controller to assess significant accounting judgments and establish accounting positions that are supportable, compliant, and operationally practical.