Accounting Manager

JAC Recruitment; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K plan

Job summary

JAC Recruitment is seeking an Accounting Manager in New York, NY with a hybrid work setup. You will oversee core accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance for a growing U.S.

business in close coordination with headquarters. The role requires six-plus years of progressive accounting experience, strong QuickBooks Online and Excel skills, and the ability to manage intercompany transactions, tax obligations, and process improvements while mentoring a developing finance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Six or more years of progressive accounting experience.
• Proven ability to manage full P&L responsibility and drive operational improvements.
• High proficiency in QuickBooks Online and advanced Excel modeling.
• Exceptional English communication skills.
• Flexible and collaborative approach to problem-solving across functions.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Prepare monthly financial statements including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statements for execs and HQ review.
• Oversee payroll administration in coordination with the PEO provider.
• Ensure accurate tax withholding, benefits deductions, and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Maintain complete and accurate financial records; strengthen internal controls.
• Manage intercompany accounting and cash flow forecasting initiatives.
• Coordinate annual budgeting and rolling quarterly forecasts.
• Assist with audit readiness and respond to due diligence requests with external stakeholders.

Skills

Financial reporting

P&L ownership

Internal controls

Cross-functional collaboration

English communication

QuickBooks Online

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Excel

Intercompany accounting systems

Job description

Position Summary

In this position, you will manage core accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, compliance, and process development for a growing U.S. business while supporting communication and reporting requirements between the U.S. operation and headquarters

POSITION TITLE

Accounting Manager

Position Summary

In this position, you will manage core accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, compliance, and process development for a growing U.S. business while supporting communication and reporting requirements between the U.S. operation and headquarters

Responsibilities

Accounting Operations

• Manage month-end and year-end closing processes
• Prepare monthly financial statements including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statements for executive management and headquarters review
• Oversee payroll administration in coordination with the PEO provider
• Ensure accurate tax withholding, benefits deductions, and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
• Maintain complete and accurate financial records
• Implement and strengthen internal controls appropriate for a scaling organization
• Manage vendor onboarding processes
• Review and process invoices
• Administer payment schedules
• Approve employee expense reports
• Process and reconcile JPY/USD intercompany inventory transactions
• Monitor daily cash position
• Support cash flow forecasting initiatives

Compliance & Tax

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax obligations including sales tax, payroll tax, and estimated corporate taxes
• Coordinate corporate income tax filings with external CPA firms
• Manage sales tax registration, collection, and remittance obligations across all nexus states
• Support import and customs-related financial processes
• Administer duty payment activities
• Manage customs bond requirements
• Support intercompany pricing and transfer pricing documentation
• Maintain corporate governance records and statutory filings
• Coordinate annual state filing requirements
• Manage relationships with registered agents

Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare and present monthly financial reporting packages for executive leadership, including budget-to-actual performance reviews, variance analysis, and key operating metrics
• Lead the annual budgeting process and maintain rolling quarterly forecasts to support business planning and resource allocation
• Provide financial analysis and business insights to support commercial and operational decision-making across e-commerce and retail activities
• Perform intercompany account reconciliations and support transfer pricing documentation in collaboration with headquarters
• Assist with audit readiness efforts and respond to financial due diligence requests from external stakeholders

Systems & Process

• Manage and optimize the company's accounting systems, including ongoing administration of QuickBooks Online and support for future system enhancements
• Ensure effective integration between accounting, e-commerce, retail, and payroll platforms to maintain accurate financial reporting
• Establish and document standard operating procedures for core accounting processes, and support the onboarding and training of future team members as the organization grows
• Partner with the PEO provider to administer employee benefits programs, coordinate annual enrollment activities, and manage employee-related changes

Collaboration

• Serve as the primary finance contact for key external stakeholders, including vendors, banking partners, landlords, and government agencies
• Partner closely with the finance team at headquarters, facilitating day-to-day communication
• Translate U.S. financial data, processes, and reporting requirements into formats suitable for headquarters reporting and compliance needs
• Support executive leadership with ad hoc financial analysis, board reporting, and responses to investor and business partner inquiries

Leadership & Mentorship

• Mentor and develop current and future team members, fostering a high-performance culture that supports both individual growth and team success
• Drive operational improvements by identifying efficiencies within accounting systems and enhancing workflows across departments

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Six or more years of progressive accounting experience
• Proven ability to manage full P&L responsibility and drive operational improvements
• High proficiency in QuickBooks Online and advanced Excel modeling
• Exceptional English communication skills
• Flexible and collaborative approach to problem-solving with the ability to work effectively across functions

Preferred Qualifications

• Active CPA certification
• Experience within a high-growth apparel or lifestyle brand environment

LOCATION

New York, NY (Hybrid)

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Full-Time

SALARY

USD 120,000 - 150,000

Benefits

Medical , dental, vision, 401K and others

BENEFITS

Medical , dental, vision, 401K and others

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