Accounting Manager

Wella

11d•$100,000 - $128,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Accounting Manager leads day-to-day accounting operations for ghd North America, ensuring accurate financial reporting, a timely month-end close, and effective execution of key accounting controls. The role partners with Shared Service Centers and cross-functional teams to resolve accounting issues, improve processes, and support the growth of the North American business. The position oversees month-end close, balance sheet management, account reconciliations, reserve reviews, audit support, and compliance activities. Success requires strong technical accounting knowledge, exceptional attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to balance competing priorities in a dynamic environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
At least 5 years of progressive accounting experience.
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and month-end close processes.
Experience supporting audits, internal controls, and compliance activities.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience with ERP and financial reporting systems.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills, including the ability to investigate issues and implement practical solutions.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across functions and organizational levels.
Ownership mindset, attention to detail, sound business judgment, and commitment to continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

CPA.
Accounting experience in consumer products, retail, manufacturing, or distribution environments.
Microsoft Dynamics 365 (MSD) experience.

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes to ensure accurate and timely 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 internal controls, accounting policies, and compliance activities.
Review and reconcile trade spend, deductions, accruals, returns reserves, and other balance sheet provisions.
Partner with Shared Service Centers and business leaders to resolve accounting, operational, customer, and vendor matters, and provide guidance on financial implications and risk mitigation.
Manage internal and external audits, including planning, coordination, issue resolution, evaluation of accounting impacts, audit requests, and remediation efforts.
Identify and champion process improvements and transformation initiatives to improve efficiency, scalability, automation, and governance across accounting operations.
Guide and support the accounting team, fostering collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Partner with Finance, Commercial, Operations, HR, Tax, IT, and Global stakeholders, providing accounting support and problem-solving expertise.