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About the Role

The Director, Accounting Strategy & Operations is a senior accounting leader responsible for advancing strategic and operational priorities across the Controller organization. This role will support priorities led by both the Controller and Assistant Controller and will lead complex accounting and business matters that require strong judgment, cross-functional coordination, and disciplined execution.

Responsibilities

Translate priorities established by the Controller and Assistant Controller into clear plans, decisions, accountable ownership, and measurable outcomes across the Controller organization.
Lead strategic and operational accounting priorities from initial assessment and problem solving through implementation, execution, and sustained adoption.
Provide accounting leadership and judgment on complex business transactions, operating matters, and emerging issues, partnering with relevant subject matter experts as appropriate.
Lead or support cross-functional initiatives with accounting, financial reporting, process, systems, data, technology, or internal control implications.
Partner with Corporate Accounting and other Controller teams on matters that cross traditional functional boundaries or require broader coordination, while maintaining direct accountability for assigned priorities.
Work with business, brand, regional, and functional leaders to understand operational issues, assess accounting and reporting implications, and develop practical solutions that support both near-term execution and long-term business needs.
Bring together stakeholders across functions, brands, and regions; build alignment where perspectives differ; and influence outcomes where direct reporting relationships may not exist.
Support accounting considerations associated with new business models, transactions, systems, processes, and organizational changes.
Evaluate the use of data, automation, analytics, and emerging technologies to strengthen decision-making and improve accounting outcomes.
Evaluate existing processes and ways of working and identify opportunities to simplify, strengthen, standardize, or improve execution without duplicating the ownership of established functional or control optimization teams.
Help ensure accounting requirements and appropriate controls are considered as business processes, systems, and operating models evolve.
Anticipate and surface opportunities, risks, dependencies, and decisions to the Controller, Assistant Controller, and other senior leaders early enough to influence outcomes.
Translate complex accounting, business, and operational matters into clear implications, recommendations, and actions for senior leadership.
Make timely, well-reasoned decisions that balance accounting requirements, risk, business impact, consumer and brand considerations, and execution practicality.
Build capability across the Controller organization through coaching, knowledge sharing, meaningful feedback, and the development of talent for broader enterprise needs.
Set clear expectations, reinforce accountability, and create an inclusive environment where others can contribute, challenge, and grow.
Model courage, adaptability, curiosity, humility, self-awareness, and a strong focus on outcomes over activity.

Requirements

10+ years of progressive experience in accounting, controllership, financial reporting, public accounting, or a related discipline, including experience leading complex work in a global or multi-entity organization.
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, accounting processes, and internal controls, with the ability to apply technical requirements to practical business situations.
Demonstrated success leading complex, cross-functional initiatives involving multiple stakeholders, competing priorities, and evolving requirements.
Strong strategic and integrative thinking, with the ability to connect business, accounting, people, process, systems, risk, and control considerations.
Sound decision-making and judgment, including the ability to act with appropriate speed when information is incomplete or circumstances are changing.
Strong executive communication skills, including the ability to simplify complex matters, frame choices and trade-offs, and deliver clear recommendations.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate across functions, brands, and regions and to influence senior stakeholders without relying on direct authority.
Experience coaching and developing others, setting clear expectations, providing candid feedback, and building inclusive, high-performing teams or project groups.
Working knowledge of technology-enabled change, data analytics, automation, systems implementations, or other digital capabilities relevant to accounting and controllership.

Skills

Accounting Strategy
Operational Priorities
Complex Accounting
Business Judgment
Cross-functional Coordination
Disciplined Execution
Enterprise-minded Leadership
Financial Reporting
Process Improvement
Systems Thinking
Data Analysis
Technology Evaluation
Internal Controls
Risk Management
Decision Support
Team Leadership
Talent Development
Change Management
U.S. GAAP
Executive Communication
Collaboration
Influence
Coaching
Data Analytics
Automation
Systems Implementations
Digital Capabilities

Location

Remote

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Director
Senior

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
CPA or equivalent professional accounting qualification strongly preferred

Salary/Compensations

$150,000.00-$170,000.00

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401 (K)
Paid Paternity and Maternity leave
Commuter Benefits
Disability insurance
Tuition assistance

About the Company

At Tapestry, being true to yourself is core to who we are. When each of us brings our individuality to our collective ambition, our creativity is unleashed.
This global house of brands – Coach and Kate Spade New York – was built by unconventional entrepreneurs and unexpected solutions, so when we say we believe in dreams, we mean we believe in making them happen.
We’re always on a journey to becoming our best, but you can count on this: Here, your voice is valued, your ambitions are supported, and your work is recognized.
A member of the Tapestry family, we are part of a global house of brands that has unwavering optimism and is committed to being innovative and wholly inclusive.
Visit Our People page to learn more about Tapestry's commitment to equity, inclusion, and diversity.

Equal Opportunity

Tapestry, Inc. is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and we pride ourselves on hiring and developing the best people.
All employment decisions (including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, transfer, training, discipline and termination) are based on the applicant’s or employee’s qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration.
These decisions are made without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other legally-recognized protected basis prohibited by applicable law.
Tapestry, Inc. will provide applicants and employees with reasonable accommodation for disabilities or religious beliefs.
If you require reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact Tapestry People Services at 1-855-566-9264.