Accounting Manager

Why Chuze Us?

Our mission is to build healthier communities through human connection and kindness. We're reinventing the fitness industry one deadlift at a time by focusing on hospitality and our people. We nurture a vibrant work environment, fostering an inclusive community for our members, our communities, and for each other.

You deserve an awesome job. You found it.
What Does it Mean to Be a Chuzer?

At Chuze, our behaviors aren't just words on a wall-they are the heartbeat of everything we do.

• Collaboration - Our best work is done together. By leveraging our strengths, we can accomplish more and create something bigger than ourselves.
• Hospitality - We take ownership of making every person feel welcomed, valued, and celebrated.
• Authenticity - We show up as our true selves and never compromise on our integrity.
• Grit - We embrace challenges, stay committed, and persevere toward our mission.

Your New Role

Pay Range: $140,000 - $160,000 / anually; based on location and experience.

Hours: Regular business hours Monday-Friday.

Location: Hybrid with the ability to work at our Home Office in Mission Valley, San Diego, California, two days per week, minimum.
Responsibilities:

Our Accounting Manager directs Chuze's accounting functions and activities, including lease, fixed asset, debt, payroll, inventory, and general accounting. As a Chuze leader, you will develop and oversee a small team of accounting professionals, guide the department to high functionality, and establish and implement strategies for reconciling accounts and reporting financial results.

• Lead a team of Senior Accountants, ensuring the department meets the business deliverables through a motivating, collaborative, and accountable environment
• Guide Chuze stakeholders in complex account balances such as revenues, inventories, capital expenditure, leases, debt, and stock-based compensation
• Support strategic transactions such as business combinations and debt-related financing via diligence, valuation support, and execution of required journal entries thereafter
• Prepare long-lived asset and indefinite-lived asset impairment analyses and memos
• Support month-end close process by reviewing proposed transactions and reconciliations prepared by the staff
• Prepare covenant reporting packages for review and delivery to external stakeholders, including loan covenant compliance reporting and private equity quarterly reporting
• Work directly with the external auditors in completing year-end audits, including managing requests from planning to year-end fieldwork
• Analyze current Chuze processes to identify opportunities and implement efficiencies in the design and execution of internal controls and policies company-wide

Your Perks:

• Free Chuze Fitness membership + 1 Free membership for a family member or friend
• FlexPTO, including sick leave and paid holidays
• 401k
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and other supplemental insurance (with large employer contribution)
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Discounts on all Chuze retail and Chuze Blends purchases
• Chuzer Referral Incentive Program
• Personal device stipend and company-provided tech package

Your Skills:
Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (may be supplemented by work experience)
• 5+ years of professional experience as an Accountant with at least 2 years in public accounting
• Leadership experience with demonstrated ability to motivate and cultivate a team
• Recent experience with mid-market or large-cap ERP
• Experience applying ASC 842 from the perspective of the lessee for both real estate and equipment leasing arrangements
• Demonstrated professional experience applying US GAAP for revenue recognition under ASC 606
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong computer skills with proficiency in MS Excel and experience with lease software
• Effective analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
• Organized, accountable, able to set, reach, and prioritize goals in a continually evolving environment
• Capacity to receive and deliver constructive feedback

Preferences:

• Certified Public Accountant
• Professional experience applying US GAAP for leasehold improvements and capital equipment
• Netsuite financial proficiency

Physical Abilities:

• Ability to read, write, and communicate clearly in English
• Ability to sit for extended periods
• Ability to operate a telephone, computer, and other standard office equipment

Due to the nature of this role, the selected candidate must be able to pass a criminal background check and credit history record check.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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