Accounting Manager - NA Operations (Hybrid)

Wella International; California; Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Wella Company, located in Calabasas, CA, is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead day-to-day North America accounting operations for ghd. Hybrid work arrangement with 3 onsite days, you will manage month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, controls, and audit support, partnering with Shared Service Centers and business leaders to drive efficiency and compliance.

The role requires 5+ years in accounting, strong U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within consumer products, retail, manufacturing, or distribution environments.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and month-end close processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of financial reporting in accordance with corporate and regulatory requirements.
• Own balance sheet reconciliations, journal entry reviews, account analyses, and month-end reporting support.
• Support the execution and documentation of key internal controls, accounting policies, and compliance activities.
• Review and reconcile trade spend, deductions, accruals, returns reserves, and other key balance sheet provisions to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Partner with Shared Service Centers and business leaders to resolve complex accounting, operational, customer, and vendor matters, providing guidance on financial implications and risk mitigation.
• Manage external and internal audit activities , including planning, coordination, issue resolution, and evaluation of accounting impacts, while ensuring timely completion of audit requests and remediation efforts.
• Champion process improvements and transformation initiatives , identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency, scalability, automation, and governance across accounting operations.
• Guide and support the accounting team while fostering collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Serve as a trusted business partner to Finance, Commercial, Operations, HR, Tax, IT, and Global stakeholders, providing accounting support and problem-solving expertise.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Month-end close

Excel proficiency

ERP systems

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Excel

Job description

Wella Company, located in Calabasas, CA, is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead day-to-day North America accounting operations for ghd. Hybrid work arrangement with 3 onsite days, you will manage month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, controls, and audit support, partnering with Shared Service Centers and business leaders to drive efficiency and compliance.

The role requires 5+ years in accounting, strong U.S.