Accounting Manager

Overview Creating a world where pets live longer, healthier lives, from their very first meal. Learn more about our brands. We’re Looking For A(n): Accounting Manager Location: Hybrid (El Segundo, CA and/or Burbank/North Hollywood, CA) Responsibilities Prepare and review journal entries and account reconciliations; support monthly, quarterly, and annual close. Perform variance analysis and ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies. Support preparation of schedules, footnotes, and disclosures for external financial reporting. Deliver audit-ready schedules and respond to external auditor requests; support internal control documentation. Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and controls. Oversee revenue-related journal entries including sales deductions, allowances for returns, and promotional accruals in accordance with ASC 606. Evaluate, maintain, and document AR reserves including bad debt, chargebacks, and rebates; partner cross-functionally to monitor trends. Reconcile gross-to-net revenue schedules and support management review of revenue-related disclosures. Prepare and review entries for finished goods inventory including cost adjustments, write-offs, and excess/obsolete reserves. Monitor inventory balances and partner with Operations on aging analysis, risk identification, and variance investigations. Support inventory-related disclosures and audit schedules for external reporting. Record payroll journal entries, accruals, and related liabilities in coordination with HR and third-party payroll providers. Reconcile payroll accounts and ensure proper classification of compensation, benefits, and employer taxes. Oversee maintenance of the fixed asset sub-ledger; record additions, disposals, transfers, and depreciation in accordance with ASC 360 and company policy. Review fixed asset roll forward schedules and related disclosures for external reporting. Manage the lease accounting portfolio including ROU asset and lease liability entries, modifications, and remeasurements. Coordinate with Legal and Real Estate on new and modified agreements; maintain and prepare disclosure schedules. Record and reconcile debt instruments including term loans and revolvers; maintain amortization schedules for debt issuance costs. Prepare interest expense accruals and support debt covenant compliance tracking and related financial reporting disclosures. Identify opportunities to streamline close processes, improve reconciliation templates, and strengthen controls across assigned areas. Partner with the accounting team to document and update standard operating procedures as the business evolves. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred 5+ years of progressive accounting experience; experience in a public company or Big 4/regional public accounting environment strongly preferred Experience with external financial reporting and audit support, including preparation of schedules, footnotes, and work papers consistent with external reporting standards Strong understanding of internal controls over financial reporting; SOX experience a plus Strong CPG industry background; expertise in trade deductions, allowances, reserves, and promotional accruals Technical proficiency in ASC 606 (revenue), ASC 842 (leases), and ASC 360 (fixed assets) Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP, NetSuite, or similar) and advanced Excel Excellent cross-functional communication skills and ability to manage competing close deadlines Compensation & Benefits Base salary range: $108,700-$145,000, plus bonus potential. Comprehensive healthcare coverage – we cover 100% of premiums for medical, dental, and vision plans for employee-only plans. Annual bonus Company 401(k) match up to 3.5% of contributions 6 paid sick and mental health days, Employee Assistance Program, free weekly yoga and meditation classes, and additional mental health benefits Employee Stock Ownership Plan with company contributions Reimbursements for partial cell phone and internet usage for eligible employees Professional development opportunities with mentorship, continuous learning programs, and performance-based pay increases Charity sponsorships with a history of giving back to communities Potential for quarterly KPI bonuses The base salary range is $108,700-$145,000, plus bonus potential. This salary range is subject to change per state; please click here to find the pay differential in your state of residence if the role is remote. Salary is based on a wide range of factors including experience, knowledge, skills, and location. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law. A Note to Recruiting Agencies: At Golden Pet Brands, we handle all hiring through our internal Talent Acquisition team. Agencies are not authorized to contact our hiring teams directly. Our internal Talent Acquisition team is responsible for all candidate presentations. Golden Pet Brands will need written approval and a signed agreement before submitting any candidate information. Without this, we won’t pay any fees for placements. Candidate Safety: The safety of our candidates is our highest priority. Golden Pet Brands recruiters will only contact applicants from our official company e-mail domain or through our internal Applicant Tracking System. They will never send you checks or ask you to disclose personal financial details. #J-18808-Ljbffr