Accounting Director, Controller

Summary

Join Archive, a leading technology platform for branded resale, as our Director of Accounting or Controller. You will lead the accounting team, manage financial operations, oversee reporting to various stakeholders, and ensure compliance with tax laws. This role requires managing relationships with external vendors and developing financial strategies for growth. The position is US-based and remote with some travel, offering a competitive salary and benefits package. We are a fast-growing Series A startup backed by top-tier investors, committed to reducing waste in the fashion industry. We are looking for an experienced accounting professional with a strong analytical mindset and excellent communication skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, accounting, or a related field
• 5-10 years of work experience, ideally within in corporate finance and/or accounting (CPA or work towards a CPA is a plus)
• Proficient with accounting and finance related software, including Quickbooks, as well as Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets
• Demonstrated ability to manage financial statements historically and projecting financial scenarios into the future
• Demonstrated project management skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to balance and prioritize multiple projects at a time
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Serve as the leader of our accounting team
• Act as the main point of contact for the finance and accounting teams at brands, investors, and other stakeholders
• Report on financial performance to brands, resellers, investors, and other stakeholders
• Oversee customer and company transactions, and ensure the accurate and timely recording of financial transactions
• Develop and own financial models (Income Statement, Cash Flows, Balance Sheet) to ensure an accurate and up-to-date forecast of company’s financial outlook and to support future decision making
• Manage relationships with external vendors and partners, including banks, auditors, and tax consultants
• Ensure compliance with all tax laws and regulations, including preparing and filing tax returns, and advising leadership on tax implications of business decisions
• Develop and implement financial strategies to support the company's growth and profitability

Preferred Qualifications

• You are excited about financial statements and are proficient with accounting and finance related software, as well as Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets
• You are extremely organized with strong attention to detail
• You have an analytical mindset and are able to pick up technical concepts quickly
• You are deeply self-motivated and excited to be one of the first hires at an early startup
• You’re excited about joining a small, early-stage team and are willing to wear many hats and work creatively to improve brands’ business and experience with us
• You are mission-driven and love the fact that the better we do as a company, the less waste we’ll see in the world

Benefits

• Employee and dependent healthcare
• 401(k) enrollment
• Equity (for certain roles)
• Remote work, with some travel