Senior Accounting Manager

Company: Catbird
Location: Brooklyn
Posted on: May 6, 2024

Job Description:

Catbird, a DTC luxury jewelry brand, is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Accounting Manager to join our company's finance team. The Accounting Manager will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting, and compliance activities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting principles, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams. The position is ideally hybrid in our Brooklyn, NY HQ but for candidates out of state, we are open to a fully remote position. Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and ensure the integrity of the company's accounting systems and compliance with GAAP
• Manage month end financial close process (including cash reconciliations, proper review/maintenance of account reconciliations and accruals)
• Ensure timely preparation, distribution and review of monthly/quarterly financial statements for management and Board presentations
• Stay current on, research and document new accounting rules that will impact the company; research and support the company's position on various accounting matters
• Directly oversee the accounts payable function while serving as coach and mentor to existing team members
• Drive continuous improvements in the company's accounting processes and financial/business controls
• Manage and support the annual audit process (including audit planning, preparation, support, and implementing ongoing process improvements)
• Assist with the benchmarking and setting of various financial and/or operational metrics; help develop and maintain metrics and reports to assist with management financial oversight
• Ensure timely completion of compliance reporting activities
• Partner with the various budget owners to review monthly financial results and variances; and adopt strategies to influence operational behavior Our Ideal Candidate
  • BS/BA in Accounting or Finance, CPA optional
  • 4+ years of experience in a manufacturing or distribution company required
  • 2+ years of experience in a management role
  • Solid knowledge of GAAP, accounting processes and controls
  • Proficiency in technical accounting research and memo writing and financial reporting strongly preferred
  • Experience with NetSuite
  • Ability to learn new concepts and technologies quickly
  • Ability to collaborate with and influence diverse groups and teams in a dynamic and changing environment
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication as well as interpersonal skills
  • Strong organizational skills including task prioritization and effective time management
  • Excellent analytical skills and a strong attention to detail
  • A natural leader.
  • Your track record shows numerous occasions of bringing people together, formally or informally, to accomplish something you're passionate about Perks & Benefits
    • Healthcare eligibility following 30 days of hire with 75% of the medical premium covered by Catbird. And 25% of the premium covered for children. We also offer dental and vision.
    • Uncapped vacation days and 7 sick days, plus an extra day off during the month of your birthday
    • 401(k) with profit sharing and safe harbor contribution eligibility after one year of employment. We invest through a portfolio focused on socially responsible funds.
    • Professional Development Stipend: an allotment of $200/year, plus other workshops and talks throughout the year
    • Parental Leave: 12 weeks are 100% paid.
    • The Catbird Giving Fund: We vote as a company on what organizations to support. A portion of all sales, year round, are donated to nonprofits aligned with our core beliefs of equality and helping others.
    • A generous employee discount
    • Pre-taxed MetroCards to save money on getting to work!
    • Discounted Citi Bike Annual Membership
    • Regular company-wide parties, brunches & happy hours
    • A warm, casual work environment where people can really be themselves Plus bonus
      
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