Accounting Manager

Mommy's Bliss; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Mommy’s Bliss is seeking a hands-on, technology-forward Accounting Manager to oversee day-to-day accounting operations and help improve the efficiency and effectiveness of our finance function.

The ideal candidate leads others, applies strong GAAP knowledge, and uses modern technology to streamline close, reconciliations, and reporting, while keeping the Controller informed. This is a growth-oriented role in a fast-growing consumer products company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field required or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience including month-end close and GL reconciliations.
• Experience supervising accounting staff and coordinating with external service providers.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Proficiency in Excel and data analysis; familiarity with AI/automation to improve processes.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the monthly close process with journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Maintain general ledger and balance sheet integrity, including inventory, COGS, customer deductions, and outsourced O2C activities.
• Lead audit preparation and PBC coordination for internal control documentation and remediation.
• Oversee payroll accounting and biweekly payroll approvals in coordination with HR and the PEO.

Skills

Leadership

US GAAP

Excel

Data analysis

AI/Automation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA or CMA

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics NAV/Business Central

ERP systems

Claude AI

Job description

Founded in 1999 by a registered nurse and certified nurse-midwife, Mommy’s Bliss is a fast-growing consumer packaged goods company dedicated to growing healthy and happy families with safe and effective products that provide relief from many of the common health challenges families face. Today, Mommy’s Bliss Gripe Water is the #1 selling gas and colic relief product on the market. Still adhering to the same values that the company was founded on, all of Mommy’s Bliss products are free from harmful or harsh chemicals and are thoughtfully created to make parenthood a little easier—because all families deserve bliss.

Working at Mommy’s Bliss means making work as blissful as it can be. For us, that means supporting each other inside and outside of the office.

About the Role

Mommy's Bliss is seeking a hands-on, technology-forward Accounting Manager to oversee day-to-day accounting operations and help improve the efficiency and effectiveness of our finance function.

The ideal candidate brings strong accounting fundamentals, sound judgment, and an ownership mindset, along with the ability to lead others and use modern technology to improve how work gets done. The Accounting Manager is expected to take ownership of day-to-day accounting activities, resolve issues independently, and keep the Controller informed of significant matters requiring attention.

This role offers an opportunity for an experienced accounting professional ready to take the next step, with responsibility for managing core accounting activities, supporting the team, and contributing to ongoing process and systems improvements.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting Operations & Controls

• Manage the monthly close process, ensuring timely and accurate journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Maintain general ledger and balance sheet integrity, including accounting for inventory, cost of goods sold, customer deductions, and outsourced order-to-cash activities.
• Lead audit preparation and PBC coordination to support internal control documentation, testing, and remediation.
• Oversee payroll accounting and biweekly payroll review and approval in coordination with HR and our PEO.

Team & Cross-Functional Leadership

• Supervise, coach, and review the work of accounting personnel, promoting accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
• Independently resolve routine accounting issues and elevate complex or significant matters to the Controller as appropriate.
• Coordinate with outsourced service providers and internal teams to ensure timely, accurate transaction processing and issue resolution.
• Establish clear procedures, priorities, and expectations to support a reliable, well-organized accounting function.

Systems, AI & Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, and automate accounting processes to improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Use enterprise AI tools, including Claude, and other approved technologies to support accounting analysis, reconciliations, documentation, and workflow improvements.
• Support finance systems initiatives, including the transition from Microsoft Dynamics NAV to Dynamics 365 Business Central and expense management system enhancements.
• Evaluate technology-enabled outputs for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with internal controls and data security requirements.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field with significant accounting coursework, or equivalent relevant education and experience.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including hands‑on responsibility for month‑end close, general ledger accounting, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Experience supervising or leading accounting staff, including reviewing work and providing guidance.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP, financial reporting, audit preparation, and internal controls.
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills, with demonstrated experience using AI, automation, or modern technology to improve accounting processes.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.

Preferred

• Experience in CPG, manufacturing, wholesale, or distribution, particularly within a private equity‑backed or middle‑market company.
• Experience with inventory accounting, customer deductions, trade spend, or outsourced accounting operations.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics NAV/Business Central, ERP implementations, or finance systems and automation tools.
• CMA or CPA certification.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who takes ownership, follows through, and enjoys finding better ways to get things done. Someone who can manage the details, support the team, and bring ideas that improve the way accounting operates.

This is a great opportunity for an accounting professional ready to expand their responsibilities, develop their leadership skills, and contribute to a growing, technology-forward organization.