Accounting Manager

Veronica Beard•New York, NY

7d•$100,000 - $130,000

About The Position

The Accounting Manager will oversee key accounting activities for a fast-paced, omnichannel retail and apparel business. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, strengthening accounting processes and controls, and ensuring the timely completion of close and reporting activities. The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting knowledge with hands-on experience supporting stores, e-commerce, and other consumer sales channels.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
5+ years of accounting experience, preferably in an omnichannel retail, apparel, or consumer-facing business, including store and e-commerce operations and/or public accounting.
Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and internal controls.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

International experience.
Experience with retail accounting systems, lease administration platforms, or fixed asset software.

Responsibilities

Manage assigned month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, variance analyses, and management reporting.
Oversee accounting across omnichannel operations, including retail stores, e-commerce, wholesale, and related payment and fulfillment flows.
Oversee maintenance of lease accounting records and related schedules, including new leases, amendments, renewals, terminations, and reconciliations in accordance with applicable accounting standards.
Manage fixed asset accounting, including capitalization, depreciation, transfers, disposals, construction-in-progress, and periodic asset reviews.
Partner with Store Operations, Real Estate, FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Procurement, and other teams to ensure complete and accurate accounting for business activities.
Support external audits by preparing schedules, responding to inquiries, and ensuring appropriate documentation is maintained.
Develop, document, and improve accounting policies, procedures, internal controls, and close processes.
Review work prepared by team members and provide coaching, technical guidance, and performance support.
Assist with system implementations, process automation, and other cross-functional initiatives that improve scalability and reporting quality.
Monitor accounting developments and assess their impact on the business.