Sr. Manager, Accounting, rhode

e.l.f. Beauty•Beverly Hills, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

e.l.f. Beauty is seeking an Accounting Senior Manager to play a critical leadership role within their 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. The role will 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.

Requirements

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.
Experience leading a month-end close and preparing financial statements.
Proficiency with modern ERP/accounting systems (e.g., NetSuite) and advanced Excel skills.
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.

Nice To Haves

CPA strongly preferred.
Prior experience with multi-channel consumer/retail businesses (DTC, wholesale, and/or Sephora- style retail) is a strong plus.

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 (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.