Head of Corporate Accounting

Spreetail propels brands to increase their ecommerce market share across the globe while improving their operational costs. Learn how we are building one of the fastest-growing ecommerce companies in history: www.spreetail.com.  

Spreetail is seeking a Head of Corporate Accounting. This role will report into the Global Controller. In this pivotal role, you will lead a talented team of accounting professionals, spearheading initiatives that enhance our financial general ledger operations, close cycle time, and support our strategic goals. Your analytical acumen and leadership skills will be crucial in delivering fast and accurate financial information, which will be used to guide our executive team in making informed business decisions.

• Lead the accounting close process and have full P&L ownership.
• Manage the team to ensure timely completion of close related tasks and proactively resolve issues that could jeopardize close goals. 
• Assist the Global Controller in leading key areas of our public company readiness roadmap.
• Assist the Global Controller in building accounting system transformation roadmap and manage the day-to-day implementation activities for select systems. 
• Partner with business partners to onboard new business initiatives into the accounting team, ensuring that we build scalable processes with clear milestones.  
• Team with existing accounting leadership to implement recurring left-to-right (LTR) reporting processes for key variable accounting tasks within the controllership team. 
• Design and implement internal controls that are efficient and effective. 
• Review/approve journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations. 
• Provide data and partner with FP&A team to develop reliable forecasts and understand actual results as compared to forecasts. 
• Recruit and develop a diverse accounting team. Be a player-coach who isn’t afraid to roll up your sleeves and get into the details. 

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting and/or graduate degree in business-related field. 
• CPA designation.
• Big 4 audit experience OR experience working within a $1B+ public company accounting team in a managerial position. 
• 4+ years of managing others. 
• Mastery of MS Excel knowledge including complex formulas.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and SOX control requirements. 
• Proven ability dealing with concepts and complexity comfortably including leveraging strong analytical and financial acumen (ability to work with, decipher, and present large sets of data). 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.  
• Big picture thinker…be able to visualize the end goal and work backwards.

In an effort to Make Spreetail Better, we hire people that are aligned with our values and are passionate about pursuing ecommerce excellence. We believe the right person can learn what is needed to succeed in their role, so we encourage job applicants to apply even if you don't meet all the qualifications listed. We are looking for diverse backgrounds and perspectives, so we don’t require college degrees and welcome non-linear career paths. If this role highlights your experience and gets you excited – please apply!

Not the role for you? Check out additional opportunities to join our team on our job board.

What you can expect from us: 

• We provide the flexibility to take care of yourself. Spreetail operates in a work culture that promotes results and encourages taking time off when needed. In addition to a generous vacation policy, we also offer paid time-off for your wedding week, paid parental leave and support for parents of growing families. Learn more about how we work.

• We celebrate accomplishments. Each year at Spreetail is a milestone with the opportunity to receive special gifts, swag store credit, or donations to a nonprofit of your choice. We also recognize people pursuing impacts with Spreetail Spotlight Awards.

• We care about your Health & Wellness. Spreetail works hard to enhance the employee experience through benefit programs and perks that provide meaningful support. We offer affordable medical, dental and vision plans with coast-to-coast coverage. We also provide free telehealth and on-demand mental health resources. Learn more about our benefits & perks package. 

• We create the opportunity to revolutionize your community. We encourage Spreetailers to give back and make a social impact, and we offer paid time off to do it.

Spreetail is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Spreetail is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please email hr@spreetail.com.

Do you hold permanent residence in the any of the following US states? We offer "Work Your Way" roles in these states: Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington & Wyoming.

Applicants must hold permanent residence in any of the above states to work remotely.