Living Proof, Inc. is hiring: Accounting Manager in Boston

Position: Accounting Manager

The Accounting Manager is a critical member of the Finance team, supporting Living Proof’s work organization-wide. Charged with monitoring and improving accounting operations focused on revenue/receivables and cost of goods sold, the monthly close, and managing the general ledger, the successful candidate will work with the entire Living Proof team to assure Finance department initiatives are accurately represented across core functions.

Responsibilities

• Own the order to cash cycle, oversee the accounts receivable function including cash management, maintaining customer relationships, and onboarding new revenue initiatives and processes
• Supervisory responsibilities of the Accounting team
• Drive the revenue and receivables accounting team performance of the close process to meet close deadlines
• Prepare monthly reconciliations, journal entries and financial report
• Review and approve monthly journal entries and general ledger reconciliations prepared by other team members
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements and reporting
• Review and analyze key revenue and income statement accounts
• Establish and maintain strong partnerships with key cross-functional counterparts within the organization
• Take integral role in internal control audit and annual control assessment review and day to day functioning of internal controls
• Document policies, procedures and workflow for assigned areas of responsibility

Requirements

• 3-5 years of relevant accounting experience
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
• CPA or MSA preferred
• Managerial or leadership experience required, or demonstrated ability to develop and coach team members
• Audit background or experience strongly preferred
• Understanding of internal controls – how they work, identify when something is not working and how to make as efficient as possible
• Demonstrated ability to improve processes and strong desire to continuously drive efficiencies
• Solid knowledge of finance and accounting principles including GAAP or IFRS
• Proficiency with Excel required; experience with NetSuite (or other ERP) preferred
• Familiarity with EDI transactions a plus
• Work requires willingness to work a flexible schedule around strict month-end close deadline

Professional Characteristics

• Demonstrated ability to take ownership of assigned areas from top to bottom - responsible and extremely resourceful in independently finding answers and solutions when information and data is not readily available with a desire to share success and lessons learned
• An open and receptive communication style with a collaborative and positive approach to work and problem solving
• Eager problem-solver who listens for stakeholder cues and actively resolves problems
• Strong critical-thinking skills, with the ability to use data to draw conclusions or identify issues
• Extremely strong organizational skills with developed time-management skills and the proven ability to prioritize workload to meet strict deadlines
• Ability to be a team player (i.e. willingness to go above and beyond individual responsibilities to benefit the team)
• Highly self-motivated and demonstrated ability to grow into additional complexity and responsibility
• Comfortable in a fast paced, high volume, dynamic environment

Note: Living Proof is committed to an inclusive workplace with equal opportunities for all. Our business strategy recognizes that an inclusive culture is a business strength that helps us win, as we develop and market products that resonate with all consumers and the diverse communities we serve. At the same time, we will also remain compliant with all legal requirements.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

• Personal Care Product Manufacturing

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