Position Overview

Ledgent Finance & Accounting's client is currently seeking a seasoned accounting professional to lead technical accounting, financial reporting, and compliance initiatives within a fast-paced, multi-location retail organization in Georgia. This role will serve as a key resource for complex accounting matters, including SEC reporting and SOX compliance, while also overseeing team performance and driving process improvements.

The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in public company reporting, a deep understanding of internal controls, and the ability to operate as both a hands-on contributor and an effective people leader. This position will partner closely with accounting leadership and external advisors to ensure accurate reporting and a scalable, well-controlled accounting environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and review of external filings, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, and Proxy statements.
• Serve as the primary internal resource for technical accounting matters, providing guidance on U.S. GAAP and supporting the review of complex or non-routine transactions.
• Oversee and enhance the company's SOX compliance framework, including control execution, documentation, and risk assessment activities.
• Provide oversight and review of key areas within the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of financial results.
• Manage, coach, and develop a team of accounting professionals (team size may range from ~5 to 10+), establishing clear expectations and driving accountability.
• Lead interactions with external auditors and advisors, including coordination of audit requests and resolution of technical matters.
• Act as the primary liaison with the company's external tax firm, reviewing income tax provisions and filings and ensuring accurate financial statement impact.
• Maintain working knowledge of indirect tax requirements (sales/use, property tax, etc.) to support oversight and compliance.
• Partner cross-functionally with Finance, Legal, HR, and Operations on accounting-related matters including equity, contracts, and insurance.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and reporting workflows, with a focus on efficiency, scalability, and strengthening internal controls.
• Support a transition toward a more outcome-driven accounting function by improving processes and challenging existing approaches where needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required; CPA (active) required.
• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience, including prior leadership or management responsibilities.
• Demonstrated ownership of SEC reporting processes, including hands-on drafting and/or review of external filings.
• Strong knowledge of SOX compliance frameworks, including control design, execution, and risk assessment.
• Deep understanding of U.S. GAAP and ability to apply technical guidance to real-world business scenarios.
• Background in public accounting and/or publicly traded company environment strongly preferred.
• Experience within inventory-driven or multi-entity industries (retail, distribution, or manufacturing) required.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package available.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.