Accounting Manager
$110k - $130k base + 20% bonus + exceptional benefits,
Controller:
$140k - $180k base +20% bonus + exceptional benefits
Reports to the CFO and is a big growth opportunity!
Position Summary
The Accounting Manager will lead day-to-day accounting operations, ensure accurate financial reporting, maintain internal controls, and support month-end close and forecasting for a fast-growing CPG beauty company. This role partners closely with operations, sales, supply chain, and finance to deliver timely, audit-ready financials and scalable accounting processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead month-end and year-end close processes; prepare journal entries, reconciliations, account analysis, and supporting schedules.
- Maintain GAAP-compliant general ledger and ensure accurate, timely financial statements (monthly, quarterly, annual).
- Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, inventory accounting, fixed assets, and intercompany accounting.
- Manage cost accounting for COGS, SKU-level cost tracking, inventory valuation (FIFO/LIFO/weighted avg), and periodic inventory counts.
- Reconcile and analyze bank accounts, merchant/acquirer settlements, and credit card activity.
- Support revenue recognition and contract accounting in accordance with ASC 606.
- Prepare variance analysis vs. budget/forecast and support the FP&A team with month-end commentary.
- Coordinate audits and tax filings with external auditors and tax advisors; prepare audit schedules and respond to inquiries.
- Develop and document accounting policies, internal controls, and process improvements to scale with growth.
- Implement and optimize accounting systems (ERP/IMS/integrations with Shopify, Amazon, 3PLs, payment processors).
- Supervise and mentor junior accounting staff; delegate tasks and conduct performance reviews.
- Ensure compliance with sales tax, payroll tax, and other regulatory requirements; coordinate with external partners as needed.
- Ad-hoc analysis and project work to support strategic business initiatives (pricing, margin analysis, SKU rationalization).
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA preferred.
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with 2+ years in a managerial or lead role; experience in CPG, retail, or beauty strongly preferred.
- Strong technical knowledge of GAAP, month-end close, reconciliations, and internal controls.
- Experience with inventory accounting, COGS, and cost accounting for SKU/product-level margins.
- Proficiency with accounting software/ERPs (e.g., NetSuite, QuickBooks Online, Sage Intacct) and reporting tools; experience integrating e-commerce platforms (Shopify, Amazon), 3PLs, and payment gateways.
- Advanced Excel skills; familiarity with SQL or BI tools (e.g., Looker, Tableau, Power BI) a plus.
- Experience managing external audits and tax compliance.
- Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience at a high-growth CPG or DTC beauty brand.
- Familiarity with multi-entity accounting, international transactions, and foreign currency accounting.
- Process automation experience (AP/AR automation, EDI, bank feed reconciliation tools).
Originally posted on Himalayas
