Sr. Manager, Accounting, rhode

Elfbeauty; Beverly Hills (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

Gender-neutral parental leave

Unlimited PTO

Equity and annual performance bonus up

Job summary

e.l.f. Beauty is seeking an Accounting Senior Manager to lead the monthly close, manage accounting operations, and act as a bridge between rhode's finance team and e.l.f. Beauty's corporate accounting function.

The role requires a hands-on, high-growth mindset in a hybrid Los Angeles, CA environment. You will own close processes, drive internal controls, and collaborate with marketing, ops, and product teams while advancing process improvements and staff development.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including roles in public accounting and/or corporate accounting at a high-growth consumer brand.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA strongly preferred.
• Experience leading a month-end close and preparing financial statements.
• Proficiency with modern ERP/accounting systems (e.g., NetSuite) and advanced Excel skills.
• Prior experience with multi-channel consumer/retail businesses (DTC, wholesale, and/or Sephora-style retail) is a strong plus.
• Hnads-on and detail-oriented, with the ability to see both the big picture and the granular details.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with evolving processes.
• Strong communicator who can partner effectively across functions and with corporate parent-company stakeholders.
• Self-starter who takes ownership and drives initiatives from start to finish.

Responsibilities

• Lead and own the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting in accordance with US GAAP.
• Prepare and review journal entries, balance sheet account reconciliations, and flux analyses.
• Consolidate and review financial results for leadership and corporate reporting.
• Manage day-to-day accounting operations across accounts payable, accounts receivable, and expense management.
• Partner with the Assistant Controller to maintain and strengthen internal controls, SOX readiness, and audit compliance.
• Collaborate with other departments, such as marketing, operations, and product development, to support their financial needs and review budget v. actuals monthly.
• Identify and implement process improvements, automation, and best practices to scale the accounting function.
• Mentor and develop accounting staff, providing guidance, review, and growth opportunities.

Skills

5+ years accounting experience

Public/Corporate accounting

NetSuite ERP

Advanced Excel

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong communicator

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

NetSuite

Excel Advanced

Job description

About the Company

e.l.f. Beauty's purpose is to make the world a better place for every eye, lip, and face.

Our deep commitment to clean, cruelty free beauty at an incredible value has fueled the success of our flagship brand e.l.f. Cosmetics since 2004 and driven our portfolio expansion. Today, our multi-brand portfolio includes e.l.f. Cosmetics, e.l.f. SKIN, e.l.f. Hair, Well People, Naturium and rhode.

In our Fiscal year 26, we had net sales of $1.6 Billion and our business performance has been nothing short of extraordinary with 7 consecutive years of net sales growth. This consistent, category-leading growth is a testament to the strength of our team, strategy, and portfolio of brands.

Our total compensation philosophy offers every full-time new hire competitive pay and benefits, bonus eligibility (200% of target over the last seven fiscal years), equity, flexible time off, year-round half-day Fridays, and a hybrid 3 day in office, 2 day at home work environment. We believe the combination of our unique culture, total compensation, workplace flexibility and care for the team is unmatched across not just beauty but any industry.

Visit our Career Page to learn more about our team: https://www.elfbeauty.com/work-with-us

We're looking for an Accounting Senior Manager to play a critical leadership role within our accounting team. This is a hands-on, high-impact position for an experienced accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment and wants to help shape the financial backbone of a rapidly expanding beauty brand. You'll own core accounting operations, lead the monthly close, and serve as a key bridge between rhode's finance team and e.l.f. Beauty's corporate accounting function — ensuring compliance, accuracy, and scalability as we grow.

Month-End & Financial Close

• Lead and own the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting in accordance with US GAAP.
• Prepare and review journal entries, balance sheet account reconciliations, and flux analyses.
• Consolidate and review financial results for leadership and corporate (e.l.f. Beauty) reporting.
• Manage day-to-day accounting operations across accounts payable, accounts receivable, and expense management.
• Partner with the Assistant Controller to maintain and strengthen internal controls, SOX readiness, and audit compliance.
• Collaborate with other departments, such as marketing, operations, and product development, to support their financial needs and review budget v. actuals monthly.
• Identify and implement process improvements, automation, and best practices to scale the accounting function.
• Mentor and develop accounting staff, providing guidance, review, and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including roles in public accounting and/or corporate accounting at a high-growth consumer brand.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA strongly preferred.
• Experience leading a month-end close and preparing financial statements.
• Proficiency with modern ERP/accounting systems (e.g., NetSuite) and advanced Excel skills.
• Prior experience with multi-channel consumer/retail businesses (DTC, wholesale, and/or Sephora-style retail) is a strong plus.
• Hands-on and detail-oriented, with the ability to see both the big picture and the granular details.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with evolving processes.
• Strong communicator who can partner effectively across functions and with corporate parent-company stakeholders.
• Self-starter who takes ownership and drives initiatives from start to finish.

Position Details

• Position reporting to: Assistant Controller
• Location of position: Los Angeles, CA
• Hybrid model: 3+ days a week in the office
• Salary range budgeted: $110K-$140K

The base salary range for this roleislisted above.

Total compensation includes base salary, annual company-based performance bonus, and equity. Under e.l.f.’s annual bonus program, employees are eligible to earn up to 200% of their target bonus when company performance exceeds defined goals. In addition, e.l.f. provides a variety of other benefits to employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a retirement savings plan, gender neutral parental leave, and unlimited paid time off. The amount of total compensation (including base salary) offered will be based on a wide range of factors, including geographic location, experience, specific skills, and qualifications.

Compensation components are subject to change at the company’s discretion.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this position. It also reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified, and shall not be considered, as detailed description of all the work required inherent in the job. It is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, and it is subject to changes and exceptions at the supervisors’ discretion.

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