Senior Director of Accounting

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionScion Staffing has been engaged to conduct the search for a Senior Director of Accounting on behalf of our client, a holding company for well-known food retailing brands. This is a direct-hire, on-site position in Carson, CA

Overview:
The Senior Director of Accounting is instrumental in shaping financial strategy while managing day-to-day accounting operations. You will oversee the consolidation of financials across diverse brands and ensure compliance with both US GAAP and IFRS standards. You will collaborate with executive leadership to drive growth and ensure financial integrity across the multi-site food retail business.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the finance team in preparing accurate financial reports and forecasts.
• Oversee and manage general accounting activities, including transaction recording, account classifications, and balance reconciliations, ensuring adherence to GAAP and company policies.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis to support key decision-making.
• Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with company growth objectives.
• Manage relationships with external stakeholders, including auditors and investors.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal policies.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, and lease accounting.
• Consolidate regional financials and corporate entity in both US GAAP and IFRS.
• Form and lead project teams, delegate responsibilities, and conduct meetings to achieve project goals on schedule.
• Prepare and present management reports, including monthly accounting results, to senior leadership.
• Support the development and implementation of accounting systems and controls, oversee the documentation of accounting procedures, and ensure system changes are effectively implemented to support business units and new initiatives.
• Lead Controllers and other support staff as needed for department operations, fostering employee engagement, morale, and motivation. Educate and train business partners on accounting matters to enhance departmental accounting knowledge.
• Liaise with the parent company and sign off on annual audits.

Qualifications:

• Bachelorâ?™s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or MBA preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in finance and accounting, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Experience with IFRS and SOX compliance.
• Retail or grocery store experience preferred.

Compensation:
This position offers an annual salary between $185,000-$210,000 + bonus potential up to 20% along with a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, time off, 401K match, etc.

How to Apply:
For immediate consideration, please submit your resume and share more about your professional experience

About Our Search Firm:
Scion Staffing is a national award-winning staffing firm Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals with amazing career opportunities. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire recruiting, interim leadership placement and temporary professional staffing. Our track record and recruitment process has made us one of the top recruitment firms in the nation.

We are proud to be part of the Forbes list of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a Clearly Rated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about us can also be found at www.scionstaffing.com. Scion Staffing, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent.

For opportunities located in a region that has enacted fair chance, arrest, or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.
Company DescriptionOur Mission
It is our mission to diligently provide the nation’s best staffing and executive search services, guided by socially conscious business practices. At Scion, we lead by example, consistently promoting operational excellence; delivering employee and client satisfaction; upholding professional ethics; celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion; and fostering the true potential of our industry.

Our Name
Scion Staffing takes its name from a scion: the portion of a plant which, when attached to a new foundation, can grow new life. With great care, we strategically place new talent to empower organizational growth.

Our Values

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION

We believe diverse teams are more than a strength; they are essential for success. We aim to be proactive in our work to ensure that our application, interview, and hiring processes are inclusive, equitable, and beneficial for all. We practice and promote these values throughout our firm and externally in the partnerships and connections we intentionally create.

INTEGRITY & ETHICS

We do the right thing. We listen empathically to our candidates, clients, staff, and partners. We communicate honestly, with kindness and respect, and we deliver on our commitments.

SERVICE EXCELLENCE

We are committed to excellence in everything we do, striving to deliver lasting value to our clients, candidates, partners, and staff.

LEARNING & INNOVATION

We continually refine our services, processes, communication, and operational systems and structures, utilizing ever-evolving technological tools to empower our far-reaching impact and growth. We are humble and embrace individual professional development opportunities to strengthen our company from within.

PASSION

We take pride in empowering our clients’ strategic hiring goals and connecting extraordinary candidates to new career pathways. We celebrate the opportunity to uplift and improve the futures of individuals and organizations alike.

TEAMWORK & POSITIVITY

We are committed to providing value and inspiring others through our work. We believe empathy and positivity fuel effective collaboration. We hold these core values and leverage them at all levels of our organization. Together, we succeed.Company DescriptionOur Mission\r
It is our mission to diligently provide the nation’s best staffing and executive search services, guided by socially conscious business practices. At Scion, we lead by example, consistently promoting operational excellence; delivering employee and client satisfaction; upholding professional ethics; celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion; and fostering the true potential of our industry.\r
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Our Name\r
Scion Staffing takes its name from a scion: the portion of a plant which, when attached to a new foundation, can grow new life. With great care, we strategically place new talent to empower organizational growth.\r
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Our Values\r
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DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION\r
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We believe diverse teams are more than a strength; they are essential for success. We aim to be proactive in our work to ensure that our application, interview, and hiring processes are inclusive, equitable, and beneficial for all. We practice and promote these values throughout our firm and externally in the partnerships and connections we intentionally create.\r
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INTEGRITY & ETHICS\r
\r
We do the right thing. We listen empathically to our candidates, clients, staff, and partners. We communicate honestly, with kindness and respect, and we deliver on our commitments.\r
\r
SERVICE EXCELLENCE\r
\r
We are committed to excellence in everything we do, striving to deliver lasting value to our clients, candidates, partners, and staff.\r
\r
LEARNING & INNOVATION\r
\r
We continually refine our services, processes, communication, and operational systems and structures, utilizing ever-evolving technological tools to empower our far-reaching impact and growth. We are humble and embrace individual professional development opportunities to strengthen our company from within.\r
\r
PASSION\r
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We take pride in empowering our clients’ strategic hiring goals and connecting extraordinary candidates to new career pathways. We celebrate the opportunity to uplift and improve the futures of individuals and organizations alike.\r
\r
TEAMWORK & POSITIVITY\r
\r
We are committed to providing value and inspiring others through our work. We believe empathy and positivity fuel effective collaboration. We hold these core values and leverage them at all levels of our organization. Together, we succeed.

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