Golden Hippo is hiring: Senior Accounting Manager in Los Angeles

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We're an employee-owned, vertically-integrated builder of some of America's most popular health & wellness brands. With over 1,400 team members across multiple companies, we create best-in-class products that help make the world healthier and happier. Our creative content educates the world on making smarter health choices, while the brands we own generate over $1 billion of revenue annually. Learn more about our brands.

We're Looking For A: Highly Skilled Senior Accounting Manager to lead a fast and efficient financial close and guide our accounting team through continuous general ledger improvement projects.

Location: This role is designed as Local / Hybrid to our Corporate Office in Woodland Hills, California.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Conduct regular accounting review meetings and project management sessions with the team and cross-functional stakeholders, providing guidance, coaching, and setting clear goals for staff development.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to advance the company's goals and objectives, actively contributing insights and recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Oversee initiatives related to systems integration, customization, and other projects aimed at enhancing accounting processes and optimizing efficiency.
• Spearhead a streamlined 5-day or less close process, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Prepare and review reconciliations of large datasets sourced from diverse platforms, guaranteeing accuracy and integrity in financial reporting.
• Analyze balance sheet (B/S) and profit and loss (P&L) accounts, schedules, and journal entries, providing strategic guidance to the team for informed decision-making.
• Oversee financial aspects including Revenue, Receivables, Inventory, Cost of Sales, Advertising, and Leases, ensuring precision in financial reporting across a vertically integrated business model encompassing multiple entities, B2B and D2C operations, Distribution Centers, Manufacturing, etc. Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in accounting principles, leading the adoption of new guidelines in compliance with GAAP, drafting technical memos, and facilitating policy changes as necessary.
• Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors, managing the preparation of audit deliverables and financial statements, including footnotes, to ensure a smooth audit process.
• Generate comprehensive monthly financial reports tailored to various business units, providing actionable insights to support strategic decision-making.
• Drive continuous improvements in accounting processes and procedures, seeking efficiencies and implementing best practices to enhance overall effectiveness.
• Provide detailed monthly explanations to the Finance team on variances between actuals and budget, facilitating better budget management and decision-making.

Qualifications (We strongly encourage you to apply even if you don't tick ALL of these boxes.):

• CPA License (required)
• Thorough understanding of accounting principles, financial regulations, and reporting requirements.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting. Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and manage a diverse team.
• Advanced proficiency in accounting software and Advanced Microsoft Excel.
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy and integrity in financial reporting.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines effectively. Superior knowledge of US GAAP. Research and navigate technical accounting changes.
• Exceptional project management, prioritization, and organizational skills.
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance and/or Masters in Business Administration with a focus in accounting or finance or equivalent (required)
• Positive attitude and comfortable with change and ambiguity.
• 7 years in accounting or finance roles, with at least $500M in revenue (required)
• 2 years in a managerial or supervisory capacity (required)
• Big 4 or Top 10 National Public (required)
• Accounting Audit Background (required)
• Experience with E-commerce (B2C), CPG, and fast-paced startup environments (required)
• Strong working knowledge of NetSuite or other large ERP systems (required)
• Experienced Public Accounting Manager; Relevant industry experience

Golden Perks & Benefits:

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage - We cover 100% of premiums for medical, dental, and vision plans for employee-only plans.
• Through our charity sponsorships, you can make a positive impact on communities worldwide. We've donated over $6.1 million to date.
• We match up to 3.5% of your 401k contributions, ensuring your retirement savings grow alongside your career.
• 6 paid sick and mental health days, an Employee Assistance Program, free weekly yoga and meditation classes, and additional mental health benefits, because we take a holistic approach to your well-being.
• Invest in your future with our Employee Stock Ownership Plan, where company contributions fund your retirement plan with company stock.
• Professional development opportunities with mentorship, continuous learning programs, and performance-based pay increases, empowering you to progress and excel in your career.
• Tuition reimbursement program, which reimburses eligible tuition expenses up to specified amounts, empowering you to invest in your ongoing growth and development.
• Work towards our collective goals and earn up to 2 extra weeks of pay each month, based on the achievement of KPIs.
• Celebrate your accomplishments with our Win of the Week, Spot Bonus, Work Anniversary, and Shout-Outs programs, where your hard work is not only valued but also acknowledged and rewarded.
• Reimbursements for a portion of personal cell phone and internet usage for eligible employees.
• For those coming into our Woodland Hills, CA office, you'll find a fully stocked kitchen and a free on-site gym.
• Virtual and in-person company events, like our annual holiday party, happy hours, and virtual cooking nights, designed to cultivate connections and enhance work-life balance.

To read more about our Perks & Benefits, click here.

The base salary range is $140,000 to $165,000 plus annual & monthly KPI bonus potential.
Salary is based on a wide range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and geographical location.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law.

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