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About the Company
e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. stands with every eye, lip, face and paw. Our deep commitment to clean, cruelty free beauty at an incredible value has fueled the success of our flagship brand e.l.f. Cosmetics since 2004 and driven our portfolio expansion. Today, our multi-brand portfolio includes e.l.f. Cosmetics, e.l.f. SKIN, pioneering clean beauty brand Well People, Keys Soulcare, a groundbreaking lifestyle beauty brand created with Alicia Keys and Naturium, high-performance, biocompatible, clinically-effective and accessible skincare.
We have annual revenues of ~$500 million and our business performance has been nothing short of extraordinary with 16 consecutive quarters of net sales growth as we have grown to #4 mass cosmetics brand in the US and are the fastest growing brand among the top 5.
Our total compensation philosophy offers every new hire competitive pay and benefits, bonus eligibility (200% of target over the last four fiscal years), equity given to every full-time employee as a part of their new hire package, flexible time off, year-round half-day Fridays, and a hybrid 3 day in office, 2 day at home work environment. We believe the combination of our unique culture, total compensation, workplace flexibility and care for the team is unmatched across not just beauty but any industry.
About the role
We are currently looking for an analytical, collaborative and organized Accounting Manager to join our dynamic, high-growth skincare company. This candidate is responsible for day-to-day financial reporting and the execution of month-end close. The Accounting Manager applies experience and knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports. This position will be based in our West Hollywood office which is currently open in a hybrid model.
Detailed Responsibilities and Requirements
Responsibilities:
• Assist in managing the monthly and annual financial statement closing process and review preliminary results for variances, reasonability, etc.
• Maintain the general ledger. Prepare or review monthly reconciliations of balance sheet accounts such as AP/AR, payroll, bank reconciliations, fixed assets, prepaid expenses, and other accrued expenses. Ensure all balance sheet accounts are reconciled and accurate.
· Record use tax accruals, interface with TaxConnex on payments, variances, issues, and compliance.
· Assist with establishing and maintaining corporate accounting policies, procedures and internal controls to ensure conformance with US GAAP and SOX laws/regulations.
· Oversee all revenue areas, including Target, Amazon, Shopify and Wholesale, ensuring timely receipt of payments and reconciliation of variances.
· Approve bills in Bill.com and review GL coding.
· Review accounts payable entries on a weekly basis to identify transactions that need further review, account reclassification, department coding corrections and/or contract/agreement review and documentation.
· Lead team through daily accounting operations including A/P and A/R.
· Initiate processes and streamline existing processes for efficiency and to sustain future growth of enterprise.
· Establish and maintain fiscal files and records to document transactions.
· Contribute to external audits, which may include reviewing workpapers prepared by accountants/others, submitting requests and coordinating to ensure audit timelines are met, and escalating issues as they arise.
· Perform other related duties as necessary or assigned.
Requirements:
· B.S./B.A. in Finance, Accounting or equivalent; MBA a plus.
• 5 years of experience in Consumer Products or Retail, with public accounting experience required.
• CPA is a plus with 3+ years of audit experience from a global or national CPA firm
• Experience in a consumer products company or retailer dealing with trade spending a plus
• Inventory experience a plus
• Excellent knowledge and application of US GAAP
• Advanced knowledge and experience in Excel and proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Strong project management skills
• Direct experience with Accounting ERP systems (NetSuite or SAP), and Bill.com
· Proven ability to operate and thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth company by maintaining focus, strong organization, and time management skills.
· Solution orientated and innovative with the desire to bring ideas forward and get involved in all areas of the business.
· Excellent relationship skills, a team player with the ability to inspire others.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing.
· Ability to perform tasks concurrently with ease and professionalism.
· Flexible to respond to requests and work cross-functionally.
Strong work ethic, integrity, and commitment to excellence.
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this position. It also reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified, and shall not be considered, as detailed description of all the work required inherent in the job. It is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, and it is subject to changes and exceptions at the supervisors’ discretion.
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