Accounting Manager - CPG & E-Commerce

Overview

This role is for a hands-on Accounting Manager to join the organization’s growing Finance team.

Department: Finance
Location: Remote - US
Work style: Working manager role requiring both strategic thinking and daily execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead and organize the month-end close process, achieving a close within three business days.
• Reconcile revenue and cost of goods sold (COGS) across Shopify, Amazon Seller Central, wholesale distributors, and other sales channels in accordance with ASC 606.
• Maintain the general ledger, including journal entries, accruals, prepaid expenses, and account reconciliations.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, wholesale customer invoicing, collections, vendor onboarding, W-9/W-8 collection, and annual 1099 reporting.
• Review weekly accounts receivable aging reports and partner with customers to resolve payment disputes, deductions, and chargebacks.
• Supervise and train junior accountants responsible for bank reconciliations, credit card reconciliations, customer payment applications, and other daily accounting functions.
• Review customer deductions, rebates, promotional allowances, and chargebacks to ensure accurate accounting treatment.
• Manage inventory accounting and reconcile inventory balances, inventory adjustments, and cost of goods sold.
• Oversee sales tax compliance across multiple states, including reviewing filings prepared by Numeral, investigating discrepancies, and ensuring timely filing and payment.
• Prepare and upload wholesale sales data to Numeral monthly.
• Process semi-monthly payroll through Rippling and review payroll reports for accuracy and compliance.
• Maintain compliance with U.S. GAAP, company policies, and internal controls.
• Support audits and tax engagements by preparing schedules and responding to auditor requests.
• Mentor and develop junior accounting staff through coaching, performance feedback, and delegation of responsibilities.
• Identify opportunities for automation, process improvements, and scalability as the organization grows.
• Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Sales, and Leadership on projects that improve financial visibility and operational efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 6 years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 3 years in a CPG, food & beverage, dietary supplement, manufacturing, or e-commerce environment.
• Experience managing the full accounting cycle for companies selling through a combination of direct-to-consumer, Amazon, wholesale, and retail channels.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, ASC 606 revenue recognition, inventory accounting, and cost accounting.
• Experience supervising or mentoring accounting staff.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUPs, and data analysis.
• Experience with QuickBooks Online, Shopify, Amazon Seller Central, Rippling, and sales tax software platforms.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and adapt to changing priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA certification or CPA candidate strongly preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $100,000–$130,000
• Medical, dental, vision
• 401(k)
• PTO and paid holidays
• Paid family leave
• Remote work flexibility

Location

Remote - US