Senior Accountant

Managing Partner @ Otterbrook | Startup & Financial Services Recruitment

Senior Accountant

Location: Remote (Preferred East Coast);
Open to candidates in New York, Boston, or San Francisco for hybrid work

Salary: Targeting $120K base + equity (location-dependent)

About the company:

A cutting-edge product company operating at the intersection of health, wellness, and technology. We manufacture and sell innovative products, managing both revenue and inventory processes. Our accounting team supports a complex business environment that combines e-commerce with physical product manufacturing and sales.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a Senior Accountant with a mix of public accounting and industry experience
, ideally within a product-focused company
. This individual will play a key role in supporting the monthly close, revenue recognition, and inventory accounting processes. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment and brings a hands‑on approach to scaling accounting processes for a growth‑stage company.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead or support monthly close processes, focusing on revenue and inventory accounting
• Ensure accurate financial reporting in accordance with US GAAP
• Collaborate with product, operations, and supply chain teams to understand manufacturing and inventory processes
• Maintain and improve accounting processes and internal controls
• Assist with audits and compliance requirements
• Work closely with external manufacturing partners and contract manufacturers

Key Requirements:

• 3-6+ years of accounting experience
  , ideally with a blend of public accounting and industry experience
• Experience in a product-based or e-commerce company (product revenue + inventory)
• Strong understanding of revenue recognition and inventory accounting processes
• Experience working with third‑party contract manufacturers preferred
• Proven track record of stability (avoidance of frequent short tenures — ideally not more than 3 jobs in the past 5 years)
• Comfort working in a fast‑paced, growth‑stage environment
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross‑functionally
• Highly detail‑oriented and proactive

Preferred Qualifications:

• Big 4 or public accounting background, combined with in‑house industry experience
• CPA designation preferred, but not required
• Experience in health tech, wellness, or consumer products is a plus

Location &

Work Hours:

• Remote‑first role;
  East Coast time zone strongly preferred for alignment with the broader accounting team
• Candidates in New York, San Francisco, or Boston may be asked to work hybrid/in‑office
• Open to Mountain time zone candidates who can flex their schedule to overlap with East Coast hours

Compensation:

• Base Salary: Targeting $120K (flexible for the right candidate)
• Equity: Stock options likely in the $10K - $15K range, depending on final compensation package and experience

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Accounting/Auditing

• Wellness and Fitness Services

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