Assistant Director of Accounting, Away
$150-155k
+ equity + bonus
4 days a week in office (Soho, NYC)
Luggage for the modern traveller
Be an early applicant
Luggage for the modern traveller
501-1000 employees
Be an early applicant
$150-155k
+ equity + bonus
4 days a week in office (Soho, NYC)
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To transform travel through products and stories that inspire people to get away more.
Role
Who you are
- You have a minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in Corporate Accounting and/or public accounting roles, with a minimum of 5 years leading high-performing teams; experience working in retail/CPG is preferred, but not required
- You’re a subject matter expert in US GAAP, including an understanding of ASC 606 and ASC 842 requirements (CPA strongly preferred but not required)
- You possess a strong working knowledge of ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics/D365 preferred, but not required), advanced Excel skills, and an interest in applying AI Agents to optimize manual tasks
- You are a confident strategic advisor across matrixed organizations, with past experience providing high-level financial narratives and proactive insights to align performance of monthly tasks and influence company-wide decision-making
- You have experience in multi-national organizations and consolidation of multi-currency financial results
- You’re creative and innovative; you love to build great new things that are fresh and unique while staying on brand
- You’re agile, and motivated by a fast-paced and ever changing environment
- You’re passionate about transforming travel for all (but that’s a given!)
- Excited to join the team, but not sure you meet all of the qualifications? Please apply, we’d still love to hear from you
What the job involves
- We are hiring an Assistant Director of Accounting to join our team. Reporting to the Senior Director of Accounting, this position takes Away further by owning our core close and audit processes, driving operational improvements, and partnering cross-functionally as a strategic thought partner to enhance the accuracy, timeliness, and quality of financial reporting
- In addition to the below responsibilities, this position will also oversee a team of 2 Senior Accountants
- You’ll own the monthly close process, partnering closely with FP&A, Revenue Accounting, Inventory Accounting, and AP teams to ensure an accurate, efficient, and timely close across all entities
- You’ll establish and evolve the account reconciliation framework, including identifying opportunities to leverage AI-enabled tools to enhance quality and efficiency
- You’ll partner with FP&A to ensure the integrity of financial statements, investigate material variances to forecast, and improve the accuracy of customer, channel, and departmental reporting
- You’ll lead the annual audit process, managing auditor relationships and ensuring timely, complete delivery of all required materials
- You’ll partner with IT to identify and implement system and reporting enhancements within the Microsoft D365 ERP environment, driving scalable process improvements and progressing toward a sustainable 5-day close
- You’ll drive the accounting function’s digital transformation roadmap, advancing the use of automation and AI to reduce manual processes and improve control and visibility
- You’ll own the monthly consolidation process, including intercompany reconciliations, and enhance consolidation capabilities within the ERP; oversee fixed asset and lease accounting
- You’ll enhance our technical accounting practices, including ASC 606 and ASC 842 application across the business
Application process
- Deadline to Apply: 20 May 2026 at 05:00
Our take
Away took on a market that was being ignored by everyone else - luggage - and it's had great success bringing innovation to a product that has been unchanged for decades. With simple touches like adding a mobile charging pack inside the suitcase, it has given luggage a huge overhaul. Over the years, Away has demonstrated resilience and adaptability, navigating industry challenges while continuing to evolve it product offering and customer experience.
With this in mind, the company has focused on strengthening its foundations, from refining its core collection to investing in team culture and expanding its retail footprint. Strategic partnerships with leading travel brands, including United Airlines, have further reinforced its relevance in the travel space, positioning Away as a design-led company continuing to grow alongside today's travellers.
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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
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Company
Funding (last 2 of 6 rounds)
Jun 2020
$35m
LATE VC
May 2019
$100m
SERIES D
Total funding: $216m
Company benefits
- Equity & ownership: Be a part of our future through equity options, sharing in the upside of our business
- Paid time off: Find balance through our paid time off programs, including vacation and wellness time
- Health insurance: Take care of yourself and your family through our health insurance offerings
- Get Away in style: Build your travel uniform through discount codes, product stipends, and giveaways
Company HQ
SoHo, New York, NY
Leadership
Jessica Schinazi
(CEO)Jessica joined Away in 2024 as a President, moving into the role of CEO and Board Member in 2025. Prior to this, she spent 3 years at Dyson as an SVP of Business Development and Transformation (Americas) and as a President (Americas).
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