Melissa & Doug
Accounting Manager
Melissa & Doug, Wilton, Connecticut, us, 06897
Imagine working for a company with a mission you can truly believe in, a playful and energetic culture, a talented team of coworkers, and a bright future! Melissa & Doug, the toy company committed to igniting imagination and a sense of wonder in all children so they can discover their passions and purpose, is looking for an Accounting Manager. In this role, you'll be an essential part of creating thoughtfully designed toys that encourage children to see the extraordinary in the ordinary, the possible in the impossible.
ROLE OVERVIEWReporting to the Director of Accounting, the Accounting Manager will play a significant role in evolving the Melissa & Doug finance organization. This person will serve as a key partner to FP&A, HR and other functions and will be responsible for building brand new accounting processes and procedures.
Responsibilities:
Oversee the company's General Accounting and Accounts Payable functionsLead the monthly closing process, including the preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, and detailed variance analysis.Identify inefficiency in the close process and implement necessary changes such as workflow and technical improvementsResponsible for leading a team including motivating, coaching, training and mentoring team membersAssist FP&A in monthly reporting to ensure the proper reporting of transactions within entities, accounts and departmentsProvide technical accounting support including establishing policies, drafting technical accounting memos and implementing new accounting pronouncementsSupport the annual financial statement audit and ensure appropriate controls over accounting and financial reportingPartner with various functions and business owners to drive key system implementation initiatives and improvementsPartner with the Spin Master Accounting team and broader Finance function to integrate processesQualifications:
7-10 years of relevant experience; ideally includes experience within a public companyBA/BS in Accounting, Finance or related discipline required, CPA preferredExperience with complex ERP systems such as Oracle Fusion or SAPStrong knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS, SOX, and SEC reporting requirementsExperience creating, implementing, managing, and monitoring effective internal controlsPassionate about leading change and solving problemsExceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlinesStrong analytical and problem solving skillsSelf-motivated with desire for continuous improvementWe expect all associates to model teamwork and collaboration, organizational awareness, be results focused and to have a growth mindset.
OUR STORYIt all started in 1988 with a boy, a girl, and a dream to make meaningful toys that would inspire hands-on, imaginative play. From classic wooden toys to realistic pretend play sets, Melissa & Doug makes well-crafted toys that are developed with care to be passed down from generation to generation or shared family to family. Whether it's creating high-quality toys that are made to last, planting trees to restore the resources we use, or ensuring our products encourage open-ended play for all kinds of kids, we're on a journey to make the world a better, more sustainable place.. While the company approaches $1 billion at retail annually, the quality of every toy, the experience of every child, and the trust of every parent remains at the center of everything we do. To learn more about our mission and commitment to sustainability, go to MelissaAndDoug.com
Melissa & Doug proudly goes beyond being an equal opportunity employer, we work hard to sustain and enhance the natural and organic inclusivity that is fostered every day, by every associate. We don't do this because anyone tells us this is important, we do it because we genuinely want every person who comes to work here to be treated with respect and dignity and to be comfortable being their most authentic, genuine selves.
We hire for character, kindness, humanity, and experience . . . therefore, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; religion; age; sex; national origin; color; ancestry; physical, mental, or learning disability; sexual orientation; transgender status; gender identity and expression; veteran or military status; along with any and all other legally protected characteristics. In that light, we will provide reasonable accommodations consistent with applicable law as it relates to disability and religious beliefs/practices.
ROLE OVERVIEWReporting to the Director of Accounting, the Accounting Manager will play a significant role in evolving the Melissa & Doug finance organization. This person will serve as a key partner to FP&A, HR and other functions and will be responsible for building brand new accounting processes and procedures.
Responsibilities:
Oversee the company's General Accounting and Accounts Payable functionsLead the monthly closing process, including the preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, and detailed variance analysis.Identify inefficiency in the close process and implement necessary changes such as workflow and technical improvementsResponsible for leading a team including motivating, coaching, training and mentoring team membersAssist FP&A in monthly reporting to ensure the proper reporting of transactions within entities, accounts and departmentsProvide technical accounting support including establishing policies, drafting technical accounting memos and implementing new accounting pronouncementsSupport the annual financial statement audit and ensure appropriate controls over accounting and financial reportingPartner with various functions and business owners to drive key system implementation initiatives and improvementsPartner with the Spin Master Accounting team and broader Finance function to integrate processesQualifications:
7-10 years of relevant experience; ideally includes experience within a public companyBA/BS in Accounting, Finance or related discipline required, CPA preferredExperience with complex ERP systems such as Oracle Fusion or SAPStrong knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS, SOX, and SEC reporting requirementsExperience creating, implementing, managing, and monitoring effective internal controlsPassionate about leading change and solving problemsExceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlinesStrong analytical and problem solving skillsSelf-motivated with desire for continuous improvementWe expect all associates to model teamwork and collaboration, organizational awareness, be results focused and to have a growth mindset.
OUR STORYIt all started in 1988 with a boy, a girl, and a dream to make meaningful toys that would inspire hands-on, imaginative play. From classic wooden toys to realistic pretend play sets, Melissa & Doug makes well-crafted toys that are developed with care to be passed down from generation to generation or shared family to family. Whether it's creating high-quality toys that are made to last, planting trees to restore the resources we use, or ensuring our products encourage open-ended play for all kinds of kids, we're on a journey to make the world a better, more sustainable place.. While the company approaches $1 billion at retail annually, the quality of every toy, the experience of every child, and the trust of every parent remains at the center of everything we do. To learn more about our mission and commitment to sustainability, go to MelissaAndDoug.com
Melissa & Doug proudly goes beyond being an equal opportunity employer, we work hard to sustain and enhance the natural and organic inclusivity that is fostered every day, by every associate. We don't do this because anyone tells us this is important, we do it because we genuinely want every person who comes to work here to be treated with respect and dignity and to be comfortable being their most authentic, genuine selves.
We hire for character, kindness, humanity, and experience . . . therefore, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; religion; age; sex; national origin; color; ancestry; physical, mental, or learning disability; sexual orientation; transgender status; gender identity and expression; veteran or military status; along with any and all other legally protected characteristics. In that light, we will provide reasonable accommodations consistent with applicable law as it relates to disability and religious beliefs/practices.