Accounting Manager (Temporary Assignment)

Vita Coco • New York, NY

2d • $135 - $165 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Vita Coco Company is on a mission to reimagine what’s possible when brands deliver healthy, nutritious, and great-tasting products that are better for consumers and better for the planet, anchored by the leading coconut water brand in the world -- Vita Coco. We started in 2004 when two guys in a bar realized that coconut water wasn’t getting enough credit in the U.S. Fast forward: we’re now a publicly traded company (NASDAQ: COCO).
As a Public Benefit Corporation and Certified B Corporation, we’re serious about supporting farming communities, protecting natural resources, and building brands that do good. Our HQ is located on the island of Manhattan in New York City (we know...very tropical), with offices in London and Singapore.
The Manager of Accounting (Temp) will provide support for accounting policy and the financial reporting process.
Location: Hybrid NYC preferred, remote optional

Requirements

• Education Required: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• Years of experience: 7+ years accounting experience
• SAP Experience (MUST)
• CPG Experience (MUST)
• Proactive self-starter who has an ability to prioritize, multi-task and meet tight deadlines
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work independently and with a team
• Problem-solving, analysis, and research skills to resolve outstanding issues

Nice To Haves

• TM1 & Workiva experience (PLUS)

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all US GAAP and consolidation of financial statements.
• Assist accounting team with the monthly financial close process, including review of account reconciliations, journal entries and maintaining accurate supporting analysis and documentation across various complex accounting areas, which may include: inventory accounting, hard POS, prepaids, leases, consolidations, SG&A, PP&E, and foreign currency transactions.
• Prepare monthly/quarterly financial statements (Cash Flow & Shareholders’ Equity)
• Analyze period over period fluctuations and provide insightful commentary of key business drivers in accounting areas assigned; respond timely to inquiries through research and analysis from all global accounting teams
• Support numerous special projects and requests from the finance leadership as they arise
• Financial Reporting
• Assist in the coordination of external and internal audits and provide requests as needed.
• Proactively identify areas for improvement; provide recommendations to management and execute changes

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Manager