Director of Accounting - Contract

We are seeking a hands-on Director of Accounting to lead financial close, reporting, controls, and compliance for a growing consumer products organization. This role partners cross-functionally across sales, supply chain, and finance to drive visibility, improve processes, and support strategic growth. Client Details We are seeking a hands-on Director of Accounting to lead financial close, reporting, controls, and compliance for a growing consumer products organization. This role partners cross-functionally across sales, supply chain, and finance to drive visibility, improve processes, and support strategic growth. Description Financial Close & Reporting Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes Review journal entries, reconciliations, and flux analyses Prepare internal and external reporting packages Ensure U.S. GAAP compliance Commercial & Trade Accounting Oversee trade spend, deductions, and promotional accruals Partner with sales/commercial finance on retailer profitability Manage accounting for rebates, fees, and customer programs Controls, Compliance & Audit Strengthen internal control environment Lead external audit process and auditor relationships Support tax, statutory, and lender reporting requirements Drive documentation and standardization Leadership & Systems Manage and develop accounting team Drive ERP optimization and automation initiatives Support system implementations and transformations Establish KPIs across close, controls, and productivity Profile Required: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance CPA strongly preferred 8 years of progressive accounting experience Minimum 3 years in leadership roles Strong knowledge of: Inventory accounting Standard costing Revenue recognition Trade spend Preferred: CPG, manufacturing, retail, or food & beverage experience ERP experience (NetSuite strongly preferred) Audit leadership and lender/investor exposure Experience in private equity-backed or high-growth environments Multi-entity or international exposure Core Competencies: Strong technical accounting expertise Cross-functional business partnering Leadership and team development Process improvement mindset Job Offer Leadership role with high visibility across the business Opportunity to build and scale accounting processes Exposure to strategic finance and cross-functional initiatives Fast-paced, growth-oriented environment MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.