VP, Accounting - North American Distribution

Description

Position at Parts Town

See What We’re All About

As the fastest-growing distributor of restaurant equipment, HVAC and residential appliance parts, we like to do things a little differently. First, you need to understand and demonstrate our Core Values with safety being your first priority. That’s key. But we’re also looking for unique enthusiasm, high integrity, courage to embrace change…and if you know a few jokes, that puts you on the top of our list!

Do you have a genius-level knowledge of original equipment manufacturer parts? If not, no problem! We’re more interested in passionate people with fresh ideas from different backgrounds. That’s what keeps us at the top of our game. We’re proud that our workplace has been recognized for its growth and innovation on the Inc. 5000 list 15 years in a row and the Crain’s Fast 50 list ten times. We are honored to be voted by our Chicagoland team as a Chicago Tribune Top Workplace for the last four years.

If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves, go above and beyond and put your ambition to work, all while having some fun, let’s chat – Apply Today!

Perks

Parts Town Pride – check out our virtual tour and culture!

Hybrid Work schedule

Team member appreciation events and recognition programs

Volunteer opportunities

Monthly IT stipend

Casual dress code

On-demand pay options: Access your pay as you earn it, to cover unexpected or even everyday expenses

All the traditional benefits like health insurance, 401k/401k match, employee assistance programs and time away – don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.

The Job at a Glance

The Vice President, Accounting - North American Distribution is the senior accounting leader responsible for the integrity, accuracy, and scalability of accounting across our North American distribution operations. You'll lead the accounting for a complex, multi-site distribution network, ensuring that inventory, cost of goods sold, freight, supplier programs, and operating results are recorded accurately and on time.

As a key member of the CAO's leadership team, you'll partner closely with Distribution, Supply Chain, Procurement, Commercial Finance, Tax, Treasury, and Technology. You'll strengthen controllership, deliver actionable financial insight, and build consistent, SOX-ready processes that can keep pace with Parts Town's fast-growth environment.

A Typical Day

North American Distribution Accounting Leadership

Lead accounting operations for North American distribution activities, including monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes across distribution centers and related legal entities.

Own the accuracy and completeness of the balance sheet and income statement for distribution operations, with disciplined reviews, reconciliations, and variance analysis.

Establish consistent accounting practices across sites while addressing local statutory, tax, and business requirements in the United States and Canada; support Mexico operations as applicable.

Provide executive-level visibility into accounting risks, close performance, and emerging business issues.

Inventory, Cost and Margin Accounting

Own accounting policy and execution for inventory, standard and actual costs, reserves, obsolescence, cycle counts, physical inventories, and inventory valuation under US GAAP.

Ensure accurate accounting for cost of goods sold, inbound and outbound freight, landed cost, intercompany inventory movements, and distribution-center variances.

Oversee accounting for supplier rebates, volume incentives, purchasing programs, customer credits, returns, warranties, and other arrangements that affect gross margin.

Partner with Supply Chain, Procurement, Pricing, and FP&A to improve margin transparency, working-capital performance, and the quality of operational decision-making.

Close, Reporting and Audit

Drive an accurate, timely, and predictable close through clear ownership, standardized calendars, disciplined review, and meaningful account reconciliations.

Deliver management reporting and supporting schedules for North American distribution results, including inventory, margin, freight, and operating cost trends.

Serve as the senior accounting contact for external and internal auditors on distribution-related matters; lead issue resolution and remediation.

Support enterprise financial reporting, lender reporting, and Audit Committee materials with reliable analysis and documentation.

Internal Controls and Compliance

Design, implement, and maintain effective controls over distribution accounting and financial reporting, aligned with SOX and public-company expectations.

Own process documentation, risk assessments, control design, testing support, remediation, and continuous improvement for key distribution cycles.

Strengthen controls across inventory movements, purchasing, receiving, warehouse operations, vendor programs, order-to-cash, and period-end reporting.

Partner with Internal Audit, external auditors, and functional leaders to ensure controls are practical, scalable, and consistently executed.

Accounting Policy and Technical Leadership

Set and enforce accounting policies for North American distribution activities and serve as the technical accounting authority for related matters.

Lead the evaluation and implementation of new accounting standards and business practices affecting inventory, revenue, leases, supplier arrangements, and other complex transactions.

Prepare or review technical accounting memos and position papers, ensuring conclusions are well supported and operationalized.

Provide accounting leadership for acquisitions, integrations, new distribution centers, network changes, and other strategic initiatives.

Systems, Process and Scale

Standardize and automate accounting processes across the North American distribution network.

Lead or partner on ERP, warehouse management, purchasing, inventory, and financial-system implementations and enhancements.

Improve close speed, data quality, master-data governance, and end-to-end visibility from transaction processing through financial reporting.

Build a scalable accounting platform that supports organic growth, acquisitions, and evolving distribution models.

Leadership and Talent Development

Lead and develop a high-performing North American distribution accounting organization.

Establish clear accountability, performance expectations, succession plans, and development opportunities.

Build strong partnerships with operating leaders while maintaining an independent controllership mindset.

Foster a culture of ownership, rigor, curiosity, continuous improvement, and teamwork.

To Land This Opportunity

You must hold an active CPA license

You have 12+ years of progressive accounting and finance leadership experience, including significant responsibility in distribution, wholesale, retail, manufacturing, or another inventory-intensive business.

You have proven experience leading multi-site and multi-entity accounting operations across North America.

You bring deep US GAAP expertise, especially in inventory valuation, cost accounting, supplier programs, revenue recognition, and working-capital-related accounting.

You have proven experience implementing or enhancing SOX or SOX-equivalent internal controls.

You have experience in a public company,