We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Accounting Manager to oversee our company’s accounting operations. The Accounting Manager reports directly to the Controller and is a member of the Accounting & Finance team. The ideal candidate will have strong technical accounting knowledge and skills, and be comfortable managing a team, improving current processes, utilizing a proactive approach to problem-solving, and enjoying working in a high-growth, high-volume, transaction-heavy start-up environment.

Lead and mentor a small team of accountants.
Manage day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger accounting, revenue recognition, inventory, treasury, AP/AR, and payroll. Including all journal entries and reconciliations to ensure a timely month-end close.
Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including Balance Sheet, Income Statement, and Cash Flow Analysis, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting principles.
Establish and maintain cash flow forecasts for a portfolio of consumer brands, considering sales forecasts, inventory payment timing, etc.
Establish internal processes and manage accounts payable and accounts receivable, ensuring timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices and customer payments.
Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual tax filing for multiple states.
Implement best practices and standardized procedures to enhance the overall accounting function.
Partner and collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., operations, marketing, logistics) to align financial practices with business goals (monitoring actual performance against budget/forecast projections to ensure accurate and efficient financial operations).
Ensure compliance with all relevant financial regulations and tax laws.
Participate in special projects and assignments as needed.

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, CPA, or CMA preferred, but not required.
5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with 2+ years in a supervisory or management role
Strong knowledge of GAAP, sales tax compliance, revenue recognition, inventory accounting, and financial statement preparation
Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end and year-end close process
Proficiency in Accounting /ERP software (e.g., NetSuite or similar) and Excel/Google Sheets
Experience in e-commerce, retail, or a high-transaction business environment is strongly preferred.
Experience with e-commerce platforms (e.g., Shopify, Amazon, Walmart) and payment systems (e.g., Stripe, PayPal) is a plus.
Strong understanding of internal controls
Experience in multi-entity consolidations is a plus
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
Strong attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines.
Self-starter with a mindset for process improvement and scalability in a fast-moving environment
Effective communication and leadership skills

Communication - effectively communicates to all audiences, including senior management.
Leadership - the ability to lead a team of people and create a vision for the department.
Teamwork - works collaboratively as part of a team and works cross-functionally to achieve company goals.
Analytical - asks questions, synthesizes complex or diverse information, collects and researches data, uses intuition and experience to complement data.
Motivation - sets and achieves goals, demonstrates persistence, and overcomes obstacles, measures self against a standard of excellence.