Accounting Manager

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We’re Looking For A(n): Accounting Manager

Location: Hybrid (El Segundo, CA and/or Burbank/North Hollywood, CA)

• 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.

• 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, Net Suite, or similar) and advanced Excel
• Excellent cross-functional communication skills and ability to manage competing close deadlines

• 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…