Director of Accounting, AI Operations

• Own all aspects of accounting operations — monthly close, reconciliations, and monthly financial reporting across multiple portfolio companies.

• Manage the general ledger, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance with GAAP and ASC 606.

• Oversee revenue recognition, contract setup, and billing integrations (Stripe and similar platforms).

• Operate at the corporate holding company level with the ability to get into the weeds with individual portfolio company general ledger systems and processes.

Build Intelligent Workflows and an Accounting Center of Excellence

• Design and deploy AI agents for A/R, A/P, and General Ledger reconciliations — eliminating manual touchpoints and compressing close timelines.

• Evaluate and implement automation tools that improve close speed, accuracy, and financial visibility.

• Support tax compliance activities as needed.

• Support annual audits and the annual budget process as needed.

• Backfill portfolio-company accounting positions as needed, providing hands-on coverage where the business requires it.
• Recruiter Screen
• A 30-minute conversation with our recruiting team to align on the role, your background, and what you are looking for.

• Hiring Manager Interview
• Conversation with the Corporate Controller focused on accounting operations depth, AI experience, and leadership approach.

• Technical / Case Discussion
• A deeper dive into your hands-on AI and automation work — expect to walk through specific projects, tools, and outcomes.

• Executive Interview
• Meeting with senior finance leadership to assess strategic fit and alignment with portfolio-wide priorities.

• In-Person Interview
• We'd like to meet you at one of our offices (Salt Lake City, Austin, or Toronto). Details and logistics will be arranged with your recruiter.

• Reference Checks
• Conducted in parallel with the final stages where possible.

• Offer
• We move quickly for the right candidate.

Interview process is subject to change. Any updates will be communicated promptly and clearly.

• CPA or equivalent experience managing audit processes and ASC 606 compliance.

• 5–8 years of progressive accounting experience in PE-backed or high-growth companies.

• Proven ownership of a financial close process — you have led it, improved it, and taken full accountability for results.

• Hands-on AI experience you can speak to concretely: you have built automations, deployed agents, or materially accelerated workflows using AI tools.

• Track record of implementing and optimizing accounting systems, integrations, and workflow automations.

• Strong communicator who works fluidly across engineering, finance, and go-to-market teams.

• Comfortable operating in ambiguity and high growth, where you are often setting the process before you follow it.

CSC Generation is the AI-native holding company re-engineering omnichannel retail. We acquire iconic brands and transform them with Genesis, our operating platform combining a Data Fabric, Automation Engine, proprietary tools, and shared services to modernize operations, elevate customer experience, and expand margins. With $1B+ in revenue across 13 brands, our portfolio includes Sur La Table, Backcountry, One Kings Lane, and others that serve as real-world innovation labs.

Reports to: Corporate Controller Location: Remote US / Remote Canada

CSC Generation is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The CSC Generation family of brands is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures.

If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact hrbenefits@cscshared.com. For Ontario applicants, please note that this posting is for an existing vacancy. For US-based candidates, this posting is intended for candidates that reside in the following states: AZ, DE, FL, GA, IN, LA, MI, MS, MO, NV, NC, OK, PA, TN, TX, UT, WV, WI, and WY.