Senior Accountant

Hourglass Cosmetics; El Segundo (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement savings plans

Paid family leave

Paid holidays

Discretionary vacation time

Job summary

Hourglass Cosmetics in El Segundo is seeking a Senior Accountant for a hybrid role. The candidate will oversee financial operations and ensure the integrity of financial reporting within a fast-paced environment.

This position offers the opportunity to work cross-functionally and gain insight into the operations of Unilever Prestige while participating in a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of progressive accounting experience in consumer/manufacturing industry.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and internal controls.
• Ability to work from Corporate Office at least 60% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Perform month-end close and financial reporting.
• Manage corporate income tax and other tax functions.
• Support annual audit and liaise with external auditors.

Skills

Accounting experience

GAAP/IFRS understanding

Analytical skills

ERP systems proficiency

Communication skills

Education

BA/BS in Accounting or related field

CPA preferred

Tools

NetSuite

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Senior Accountant (Hybrid Role)

Connected by creativity and driven by purpose. Hourglass Cosmetics is a vegan and cruelty‑free beauty brand, redefining luxury cosmetics with high‑performance products, innovative formulas, and award‑winning franchises. Recognized by Forbes, Fast Company and Time Magazine as one of the most inventive beauty companies, Hourglass leads the industry with its breakthrough products and its commitment to animal welfare. Founded in 2004, Hourglass is globally available in 32 markets and over 4,600 doors including Sephora, Ulta, Neiman Marcus, Selfridges, Space NK and more. Hourglass became part of the Unilever Prestige division in 2017. Discover more about the Hourglass brand story and mission on our website hourglasscosmetics.com.

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail‑oriented Senior Accountant to support the financial operations of our growing consumer products business. This role will play a key part in maintaining the integrity of financial reporting, overseeing accounting operations, and partnering across functions to support strategic decision‑making. The ideal candidate is a hands‑on accounting professional with experience in a fast‑paced, product‑driven environment.

What You Do

• Perform accounting functions, including month‑end close, intercompany accounting, leases, financial reporting, and fixed assets.
• Manage/prepare taxes; corporate income tax, indirect taxes (sales and use tax), and other taxes/business licenses.
• Support the Accounts Payable function on month‑end tasks related to prepaids, accruals, and vendor management.
• Prepare and review closing journal entries and balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Support annual audit and liaise with external auditors, ensuring all schedules and documentation are prepared accurately and on time.
• Aid in compliance with internal controls and corporate policies.
• Assist with various accounting functions in problem resolution as needed and special projects.

You’ll Gain

• A wealth of experience within the finance and accounting umbrella of a growing global brand.
• Cross‑functional exposure of operations in luxury beauty.
• Collaboration and partnership with key stakeholders across the organization.
• Insight into the operations of Unilever Prestige and other brands within the portfolio.

You’ll Love This Job If

• You are extremely organized and not overwhelmed by the thought of tackling multiple tasks at a time.
• You are detail‑oriented and appreciate the importance of having detailed and precise information.
• You are a strong communicator, a people person, natural leader, and collaborate well with others.
• You are agile, adapt well to changing needs and priorities, and can pivot easily to achieve goals and deadlines.
• You are creative, innovative and forward‑thinking in your approach and mindset.
• You are highly strategic and able to develop creative concepts and vision that support brand and business goals.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in consumer/manufacturing industry.
• BA/BS required.
• CPA preferred.
• Strong understanding of GAAP/IFRS and internal controls frameworks.
• Audit or Big4 experience a strong plus.
• Proficient in ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle) and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent analytical skills and knowledge of data management tools.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly collaborative, detail oriented and resourceful.
• Must be able to work from Corporate Office at least 60% of the time.

The expected base salary range for this position is $90,000 to $110,000. The exact base salary is determined by various factors including experience, skills, education, geographic location, and budget.

This position is also eligible for participation in the company discretionary bonus plan, based on personal performance and company results.

In addition to base salary, Hourglass Cosmetics offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees, including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, disability insurance, retirement savings plans and company match, paid family leave, education‑related programs, paid holidays, discretionary vacation time, and more.

Hourglass is an organization committed to diversity and inclusion to drive its business results and to create a better future every day for its diverse employees, global consumers, partners and communities. If you are an individual with a disability and need accommodation in order to apply for a job listing, please contact us at 310‑392‑7799 or [e-mail].

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