Accounting Manager

We’re leading the way in redefining the workwear category. Our mission is to engineer better boots and apparel for our country’s tradesmen and women by working directly with real workers to learn what they actually need to execute their jobs.

The BRUNT team is not only devoted to improving on the old workwear standards, but we’re also creating a community that tradesmen and women can call their own. From our weekly hangouts at the BRUNT Garage, to hosting events across the country, we’re all about getting boots on the ground and building something real with the BRUNT crew.

Reporting to the Assistant Controller, this role will be responsible for overseeing the core accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting that complies with GAAP, and managing and building out processes, controls, and best practices across the business, with a focus on inventory, COGS, revenue, and AP. You will manage a small team, partner cross‑functionally, and play a key role in month‑end close, audits, and process improvements.

This role will also assist with tax and compliance items and help with various other ad‑hoc projects in a high growth environment.

• Drive the development and refinement of consistent accounting policies, processes, and controls across the business, adhering to U.S. GAAP while remaining knowledgeable of proposed legislation.
• Implement technology, automation, and AI‑driven solutions to streamline accounting processes and improve efficiency.
• Act as the main point of contact on all things inventory and COGS, working closely with the operations team to accurately track all costing and flows to ensure real‑time accuracy, while maintaining a continuous optimization mindset.
• Oversee the month‑end close process for assigned areas, including preparation and review of journal entries and account reconciliations (inventory, cost of sales, and other assigned areas).
• Play a key role in the year‑end audit process and various other ad‑hoc audits, owning areas related to inventory and COGS while working closely with the Controller and Assistant Controller.

• Collaborate cross‑functionally to gather data, understand accounting impacts, and support business needs.
• Work closely with our IT team to automate as much of the business as possible, coming up with simple and repeatable reconciliations each month.
• Be a flexible team player willing to take on multiple ad‑hoc projects in this ever‑changing and growing business.
• Manage a lean team while cultivating talent, growth, and personal development through mentorship, training, and regular feedback.

• Bachelor’s degree with a major in accounting and/or finance or related field
• 5+ years of public accounting or private company accounting experience (or a mix)
• CPA preferred
• Highly analytical thinker and proactive problem solver, excited to build best‑in‑class accounting processes
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Showcase exceptional organizational skills with a strong attention to detail, ensuring meticulous execution of accounting principles
• Enjoys tackling several projects simultaneously and working in a fast‑paced and high‑growth environment
• E‑commerce, inventory, Net Suite and/or consumer goods background preferred
• Ability to commute to the office in North Reading, MA, 4 days a week

In accordance with the Massachusetts Salary Range Transparency Law, we are providing the good‑faith salary range for this position. The anticipated salary range for this role is: $95,000 – $120,000 per year. This range reflects the base salary that we reasonably expect to pay for this position at the time of posting. The actual compensation offered will depend on factors such as qualifications, experience, skills and budget.

This role may also be eligible for additional compensation, including:

• Equity or other incentive compensation, if applicable

At BRUNT, people come first. That’s why we support the whole employee.

• Competitive compensation
• Equity
• 401k and retirement plan assistance
• Dental and Vision 100% covered by BRUNT
• Paid parental leave

• Clear and transparent…