Accounting Manager

a.k.a. Brands•Lehi, UT

13d•$110,000 - $120,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting directly to the Senior Manager, Shared Services, the Accounting Manager will own accounting and financial reporting for mnml, one of a.k.a. Brands’ portfolio brands. The role partners closely with the brand’s business owner and the Finance & Accounting teams to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial results. It calls for experience owning the financial close, meticulous attention to detail, a financial and analytical mindset, and a commitment to improving processes and controls. The Accounting Manager oversees monthly close, journal entries, reconciliations, inventory accounting, vendor invoice review, cash activity, sales return reserves, foreign currency rates, and financial analysis. The role also serves as the primary accounting contact for the brand and its operations and finance partners, while identifying improvements that support scalable, efficient accounting operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in accounting, finance, or a relevant field.
At least 5 years of progressive accounting experience in public accounting and/or industry.
Demonstrated experience owning a monthly financial close, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and flux analysis.
Experience partnering with business leaders and cross-functional teams, such as operations and supply chain.
Solid understanding of financial reporting and accounting systems.
Working knowledge of NetSuite ERP.
Understanding of inventory accounting, including receipts, inventory costing, and goods received/invoice received processes.
Knowledge of internal controls, including documenting processes and supporting audits.
Knowledge of foreign currency accounting.
Ability to problem-solve and work independently, prioritize multiple time-sensitive projects, and commit firmly to deadlines.
Initiative and active engagement with staff at all levels and across departments.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, flexibility, and a can-do, roll-up-your-sleeves attitude.

Nice To Haves

CPA license, active or in progress.
Background in retail, eCommerce, or consumer products.
Experience with a close-management tool such as FloQast.
Familiarity with Shopify and ecommerce reporting data.
Experience working with non-U.S. teams.
Experience in a fast-growing consumer or ecommerce business.

Responsibilities

Own mnml’s monthly financial close, set the close calendar, and manage tasks and deadlines in FloQast to deliver timely, accurate results.
Prepare, review, and approve journal entries for revenue, inventory, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, and accruals, with complete supporting documentation.
Ensure the integrity of financial data across Blue Onion, Shopify, Snowflake, and NetSuite, validating that system activity agrees with the general ledger.
Prepare monthly flux analysis and act as finance partner to the brand’s business owner, presenting financial results, key drivers, and recommendations.
Own balance sheet account reconciliations, investigate and resolve variances, and document reconciling items through resolution.
Manage inventory accounting, ensuring receipts and inventory activity are recorded accurately and data flows correctly between Snowflake, Blue Onion, and NetSuite.
Review and approve vendor invoices before payment processing in NetSuite, validating them against purchase orders and receipts.
Oversee cash activity, including recording and reconciling bank transactions weekly.
Calculate, record, and support the quarterly sales return reserve.
Manage foreign currency exchange rates in NetSuite at month-end and ensure alignment with Planful.
Identify and implement process and internal control improvements to support scalable, efficient accounting operations.
Serve as the primary point of contact for accounting questions and ad hoc requests from the brand, operations, and finance partners, prioritizing them alongside close and reporting deadlines.