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Form of workCatbird, 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
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