Director of Accounting & Payroll Compliance

Job Title: Director of Accounting & Payroll Compliance Location: Remote - Los Angeles, CA Salary: $140,000-$175,000 About The Opportunity: Join a growing organization in the food and beverage industry focused on delivering high-quality products and experiences to its customers. As Director of Accounting & Payroll Compliance, you will oversee core accounting functions, multi-state payroll, and regulatory compliance while helping strengthen financial and operational processes. This remote leadership opportunity is ideal for a hands-on accounting professional who combines strong technical expertise with operational insight and the ability to build scalable processes in a fast-paced, multi-location environment. Responsibilities:

• Own monthly, quarterly, and annual close, ensuring accurate financial statements, reporting, validation, and analysis.
• Lead variance analysis and provide leadership with clear insights into business performance.
• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, ASC 842, accruals, and reconciliations.
• Manage multi-state payroll, including accurate wage calculations, tax withholdings, filings, and registrations.
• Oversee HRIS operations, employee data integrity, onboarding and offboarding workflows, and organizational changes across integrated systems.
• Manage recurring regulatory obligations, including business licenses, health permits, food handler certifications, and sales tax registrations.
• Coordinate benefits enrollment, deductions, and reporting in partnership with HR.
• Improve and scale accounting, payroll, and compliance processes and systems as the business grows.

Must-Have Skills:

• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including ownership of financial statements and the close process.
• Deep knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and the full accounting cycle.
• Hands-on experience with multi-state payroll and regulatory compliance.
• Strong Excel or Google Sheets skills, including building models and working with large datasets.
• Experience overseeing accounting operations such as AP, AR, accruals, and reconciliations.
• Excellent organization and attention to detail in managing financial accuracy, filings, and permits.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain accounting and compliance matters to non-technical partners.
• Demonstrated leadership, ownership, and ability to improve processes in a fast-paced environment.
• Degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.

Nice-to-Have

Skills:

• CPA certification.
• Experience supporting a fast-growing, multi-state food and beverage or restaurant business.
• Familiarity with HRIS operations and integrations.
• Experience managing business licenses, health permits, food handler certifications, and location-level compliance obligations.
• Experience overseeing benefits enrollment, deductions, and reporting in partnership with HR.
• Familiarity with ASC 842 accounting requirements.

Benefits:

• Unlimited PTO
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• 401k with up to a 4% employer match after one year
• Remote Work
• Paid Parental Leave