Accounting Manager

Dr.-Squatch; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401k with Squatch match

PTO

Free products

Healthy snacks

Frequent company events

Job summary

Dr. Squatch in Marina del Rey, CA is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead AR and AP teams, support general ledger areas, and own project-based work including SOX controls, tax data support, and audit coordination. You'll also serve as accounting liaison with Unilever on accounting and tax requests.

This role reports to the Controller and joins the Finance & Accounting leadership team. It is a full-time, hybrid position with benefits, based at Dr. Squatch HQ.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and CPA or equivalent certification.
• Public accounting or Big 4 experience.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Hands-on experience with SOX 404 compliance and audit coordination.
• Strong working knowledge of US GAAP.
• Clear communicator with auditors, tax professionals, and finance leadership.
• Detail-oriented with a controls and compliance mindset.
• Strong organization and tracking across multiple stakeholders.
• Collaborative and comfortable working across global and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate AR and AP staff and resources.
• Set priorities, delegate work, and meet audit/tax deadlines.
• Oversee billing, cash application, collections, and credit memos.
• Review AR aging and manage reserve/expected credit loss analysis.
• Own CECL calculations under Unilever policies.
• Oversee AP invoice processing, three-way match, and payments.
• Manage 1099 and vendor tax reporting and withholding.
• Conduct accrual completeness reviews and monitor for duplicate payments.
• Review journal entries and ensure proper support.
• Own reconciliations and variance analysis for balance sheet accounts.
• Resolve GL discrepancies and aged reconciling items.
• Prepare non-routine and adjusting entries for audit/tax projects.
• Monitor intercompany AR/AP balances and resolve imbalances.
• Tax season support and liaison to Unilever Tax team.
• Prepare GL data and schedules for income tax, sales/use, property filings.
• SOX & Internal Controls testing, remediation, and documentation.
• Coordinate with Internal Audit and external auditors; track deficiencies.
• Lead or support process automation, policy updates, and new accounting standards.

Skills

SOX compliance

US GAAP

Audit coordination

Communication

Detail-oriented

Cross-functional

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or equivalent certification

Job description

Why We Exist and What We Do:

At Dr. Squatch ( www.drsquatch.com ), we’re raising the bar on men’s personal care with our line of natural, high-performance products. We’re on a high-growth, fast-moving ride, continually introducing new product categories, launching into retailers nationwide, and growing internationally. We have been recognized and certified by Great Place to Work® multiple times, and we achieved status as a certified BCorp in 2023. Weare looking for passionate, talented people who want to join us in our mission to inspire and educate men to be happier and healthier!

About the Role:

Dr. Squatch is seeking an Accounting Manager who will lead the Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable teams, support assigned general ledger areas, and also own project-based work such as SOX controls, tax data support, and audit coordination. You'll also serve as the accounting liaison between Unilever and Dr. Squatch on accounting and tax-related requests.

This role will report to the Dr. Squatch Controller and will join the Finance & Accounting leadership team at Dr. Squatch.

This is a full-time, hybrid role with company benefits based out of Dr. Squatch HQ in Marina del Rey, CA.

The anticipated base compensation range for this role will be $120,000 to $160,000. Compensation will be commensurate with the candidate's experience and local market rates.

What You'll Do:

• Direct and coordinate AR and AP staff and any seasonal or contract resources
• Set priorities, delegate work, and keep the team aligned to audit and tax deadlines
• Accounts Receivable
• Oversee billing, cash application, collections, and credit memo processes
• Review AR aging, support reserve and expected credit loss analysis, and resolve aged items
• Own CECL calculations under the Unilever policies
• Accounts Payable
• Oversee invoice processing, three-way match, and payment runs
• Manage 1099 and vendor tax reporting, withholding requirements, and unclaimed property compliance
• Conduct accrual completeness reviews
• Monitor for duplicate payments, fraud risk, and policy exceptions
• Review and approve journal entries for assigned areas, ensuring proper support and authorization
• Own reconciliation and variance analysis for assigned balance sheet accounts during the season
• Research and resolve GL discrepancies and aged reconciling items
• Prepare non-routine and adjusting entries arising from audit, tax, or project work
• Monitor intercompany balances related to AR and AP and help resolve imbalances
• Tax Season Support
• Serve as the primary accounting liaison to the Unilever Tax team and external tax advisors
• Prepare GL data, trial balance mappings, and supporting schedules for income tax provision, sales and use, property, and other filings
• SOX & Internal Controls
• Support documentation, testing, and remediation of AR, AP, GL, and other assigned controls
• Maintain risk and control matrices, narratives, and evidence repositories
• Coordinate walkthroughs and control testing with Internal Audit and external auditors
• Track deficiencies and drive remediation to completion
• Special Projects
• Lead or support projects such as process automation, policy updates, system changes, and new accounting standard adoption
• Document processes and lessons learned to improve the next season's calendar
• Perform ad hoc analysis and research accounting treatment for non-routine transactions

About You:

Required Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA or equivalent certification
• Public accounting or Big 4 experience
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Hands-on experience with SOX 404 compliance and audit coordination
• Strong working knowledge of US GAAP
• Clear communicator with auditors, tax professionals, and finance leadership
• Detail-oriented with a controls and compliance mindset — you catch things before they become problems
• Strong organization and tracking of many open items across multiple stakeholders
• Collaborative and comfortable working across global and cross-functional teams

Preferred Experience:

• Experience in a multinational or consumer goods environment
• Familiarity with financial close, reconciliation, and audit management

Who We Are:

Our core values come naturally and make us a better, more whole, and unique team. We are Bold & Innovative - we are creative, rethink how things are done, and find a way. We Play to Win - we have high standards, we encourage ownership of work, we are scrappy, we act with urgency, and we invest in the outcome of our work. We Team Squatch - we are humble, help others outside our own wheelhouse, stay positive, have fun, and have approachable and transparent leadership.

We offer a competitive salary in a growth-focused & collaborative team environment. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401k with Squatch match, and PTO. We also have great perks like healthy snacks, frequent company events, and of course, free products!

For Applicants with Disabilities.Reasonable accommodation will be made so that qualified applicants with disabilities may participate in the application process. If you need any accommodations during the hiring process, please let us know when you submit your application and we'll do our very best to adjust as needed.

As set forth in Dr. Squatch’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

As part of our hiring process, we may use automated employment decision tools (AEDTs) to assist in reviewing and ranking applications. These tools support our recruiting process but do not make final hiring decisions. These tools help evaluate job-related qualifications, such as skills, experience, and other relevant criteria. All employment decisions are made by human reviewers. Candidates may request additional information or reasonable accommodations.