Accounting Manager

Milk Makeup; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible time off

Health and wellbeing support

Generous parental leave

Employee paid leave during illness

Professional growth and development

Hybrid work model

Employee product swag

Job summary

A leading beauty company in New York is seeking an Accounting Manager to oversee the accounting function and lead month-end close activities. The ideal candidate will have experience in public accounting, strong US GAAP knowledge, and proficiency in ERP systems like NetSuite or SAP. Benefits include flexible time off, comprehensive health support, and a hybrid work model in a fun, dog-friendly office. This role requires a bachelor's degree in accounting and at least 2-3 years of managerial experience.

Qualifications

• At least 2-3 years of public accounting experience in Big 4.
• 2-3 years in a manager level role in corporate accounting.
• Strong US GAAP and technical accounting knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the accounting function.
• Implement and maintain internal controls for SOX compliance.
• Assist in developing and maintaining accounting policies.

Skills

Financial statement preparation

Strong US GAAP knowledge

ERP system experience

Public accounting experience

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

CPA preferred

Tools

NetSuite

SAP Business One

Job description

At Milk Makeup, we’re all about cool clean beauty fueled by creativity. Born out of Milk, a creative hub in downtown New York City, innovation, self-expression, and community are at the heart of everything we do. We believe beauty isn’t about how you do your makeup, it’s what you do in it—and how you Live Your Look—that matters.

Who YOU are:

• Community connector: You’re always thinking about how to improve your and your community’s future. You’re passionate about building a global community where everyone can feel seen and inspired in beauty.
• Courageous but chill: Wherever you come from, you’re driven by the hardworking New York spirit that Milk embodies. You’re flexible and ready to get the job done, but you’re humble and make moves thoughtfully. You strive for quality, have fun doing it, and always have the greater good of the brand in mind.
• Fearlessly innovative: You’re not afraid to take calculated risks and enjoy problem solving. You’re down to disrupt the status quo and innovate in order to raise the bar. You value a forward-thinking space that encourages you to lead change, never follow.
• Champion of self-expression: You’re creative at heart and are always genuinely you. You live your look and want to grow with people who celebrate individuality.
• Inclusive + mindful: You believe an open mind is always the best place to start and value active listening. You embrace differences and help foster a safe working environment for yourself and your peers.

The ROLE:

We are looking for a driven Accounting Manager to join the Milk Makeup accounting team. The Accounting Manager’s primary focus will be leading the accounting team through the month-end close including account reconciliations, report preparation and analytical review. This role will also support any audit and public reporting requirements.

What YOU’LL do:

• Oversee all aspects of the accounting function, including but not limited to financial statement preparation, consolidation, intercompany, inventory, ecommerce, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, revenue recognition, journal entry review and various ad-hoc analyses
• Implement and maintain internal controls for SOX compliance
• Supervise, support, and review the accounting work of staff accountants
• Assist in developing and maintaining accounting policies and process documentation
• Assist in the design and implementation of process improvements, including enhancements and automation of existing processes and systems
• Prepare key performance indicator analysis to evaluate performance and profitability
• Prepare balance sheet and income statement fluctuation analysis
• Serve as a point of contact for external audit inquiries and requests
• Enhance cross-functional collaboration by fostering trust, commitment and accountability

What We’d like YOU to have:

• CPA preferred but not mandatory
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
• At least 2-3 years of public accounting experience in Big 4 and 2-3 years in a manager level role in corporate accounting
• ERP system experience required (e.g., NetSuite, SAP Business One, etc.)
• Strong US GAAP and technical accounting knowledge

Why you’ll love being part of MILK MAKEUP:

• Flexible time off: We provide a generous PTO program, paid company holidays, summer fridays, and more.
• Health + wellbeing support: We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, a wellbeing reimbursement, wellbeing speaker series, and a 6% 401k company match.
• Family accommodations: We offer a generous parental leave program of up to 20 weeks of 100% paid leave to care for and bond with your child.
• Employee care: We offer employees 100% paid leave for up to 12 weeks following their own illness.
• Professional growth + development: We have a comprehensive program to support your growth at Milk Makeup, lunch + learns, DEI led training sessions, and a learning and development program.
• Hybrid work model: We provide flexibility to support individual work styles, balance business needs, and ensure we live our values. We have a strong (and chill!) office culture in Soho with a dog-friendly environment and a well-stocked kitchen of snacks and drinks.
• MMU swag: We want you to get familiar with our new drops and re-up on any of your fave products.