Accounting Manager - AP Lead & Royalty Reporting

Dreamwear Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Dreamwear Inc. is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee the Accounts Payable department, manage daily GL flow, and lead royalty reporting across licensed brands.

This hands-on leader will coordinate with licensing, warehousing, and IT teams, while driving process improvements and strong internal controls. The role requires a hands-on, independent leader reporting to the Senior Accounting Manager and collaborating with the CFO.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting is required.
• 4–7 years of progressive accounting experience; a mix of private and public accounting experience is a plus.
• CPA preferred but not required.
• Strong working knowledge of general ledger accounting, accounts payable processes, and financial reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills required; experience with ERP/accounting systems preferred.
• Experience with royalty accounting or licensing-based revenue models is a plus but not required.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a team, as well as work independently with minimal oversight.
• Smart, driven, and confident, with the ability to make decisions, elevate issues appropriately, and hold vendors and business partners accountable.
• Experience using AI tools (such as Claude, ChatGPT, or Microsoft Copilot) to improve efficiency, automate workflows, and support financial analysis is strongly preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to operate effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the Accounts Payable department, (team of three), including invoice processing, vendor relationships, payment approvals, and AP aging review.
• Manage the day-to-day flow of accounting transactions into the general ledger, including recording and reviewing journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Coordinate with warehouse partners, licensors, vendors, and cross-functional teams to resolve billing, invoicing, and reporting discrepancies.
• Supervise, train, and develop staff, fostering a collaborative and accountable team environment.
• Identify and implement process improvements to strengthen internal controls, efficiency, and accuracy across AP and general accounting functions.
• Own the royalty reporting submission process across licensed brands, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with license agreement terms.
• Support audit requests (financial statement audits, 401(k)/ERISA audits, and licensor royalty audits) with organized, accurate documentation.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements and related reports to support management decision-making.
• Work closely with the Senior Accounting Manager and CFO to support month-end and year-end close, including preparation of supporting schedules and variance analysis.
• Prepare ad hoc financial analysis and reporting as requested by the CFO.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

AI tools experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Dreamwear Inc. is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee the Accounts Payable department, manage daily GL flow, and lead royalty reporting across licensed brands.

This hands-on leader will coordinate with licensing, warehousing, and IT teams, while driving process improvements and strong internal controls. The role requires a hands-on, independent leader reporting to the Senior Accounting Manager and collaborating with the CFO.