Accounting Manager

Our Client, a fast-growing e-commerce and lifestyle brand, is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Accounting Manager to join their finance team. The ideal candidate brings a blend of public accounting discipline and private-industry agility - someone who takes full ownership of the financial function and leverages technology to drive accuracy, efficiency, and strategic insight.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, ensuring financial statements are accurate and delivered on time
• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, reserves, and balance sheet reconciliations
• Conduct detailed general ledger analysis, proactively identifying and resolving discrepancies
• Apply technical accounting knowledge to maintain GAAP compliance and strong internal controls
• Manage audit workpaper preparation and serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors
• Build and maintain scalable, well-documented SOPs to support the department's growth

Operational Ownership

• Own the General Ledger function end-to-end
• Understand business operations and their financial impact, driving change through influence
• Identify process bottlenecks and implement sustainable solutions proactively
• Operate as a true business owner within finance, holding company resources to a high standard of accountability
• Partner cross-functionally to connect financial results with underlying business drivers

Technology & Process Optimization

• Lead implementation and optimization of accounting systems, including ERP, expense management, and reconciliation tools
• Own system processes that impact financial reporting
• Drive the shift from manual processes to automated workflows
• Use data analytics and visualization tools to deliver actionable insights to leadership

Leadership & Mentorship

• Manage and mentor junior accounting staff, fostering growth and continuous improvement
• Build a collaborative, cross-functional team culture

Required Qualifications

Experience

• 5-7 years of progressive accounting experience
• 1-2 years of experience supervising staff or leading projects
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Technical Skills

• Strong experience with advanced ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite)
• Proficiency with automation tools (e.g., Alteryx, AI-driven tools) and advanced Excel (VBA, Power Query)
• Familiarity with BI/reporting tools (e.g., Snowflake, Looker, Power BI)

Soft Skills

• Strong sense of ownership - comfortable with both hands-on tasks and high-level strategic initiatives
• Sharp analytical thinking, with the ability to identify the "why" behind financial trends
• Excellent communication skills, able to translate complex financial data for non-finance stakeholders