Head of Accounting
Apply NowCompany: Escalon Services, Inc.
Location: Los Angeles, CA 90011
Description:
Head of Accounting
Department: Recruiting Done
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Los Angeles
Description
Our client is a fast-growing e-commerce fashion company located in Los Angeles & New York (a now public company). They are seeking is seeking a top performing, self-motivating, and strategic Head of Accounting to play a critical role in the growth and leadership of our Finance function.
This position will support the continuing integration as a public company, as well as help to build out and improve monthly close process, enhance control documentation and processes, and oversee all operational accounting.
This is a unique opportunity to build public company experience in the fashion sector while driving growth and scale in an independently operated, creative, tech-centric startup environment.
The ideal candidate is resourceful, detail oriented, and comfortable prioritizing multiple deliverables in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
This is an opportunity to join a growing global team and work across a wide array of areas within the business. This is a Hybrid position requiring work 2 days a week in office in Downtown LA.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage the accounting team, including oversight of accounting operations and close coordination with its sister company, in the reporting of results and intercompany transactions.
Play a key role in the development of a best-in-class, public company-caliber accounting function, driving change in policies, processes, and systems to ensure full SOX compliance.
Oversee the month-end close process including the review of results, oversight of control and review procedures, collaboration with Finance and other business partners, and explanation of performance and variances to management.
Support the audit, tax, and SOX requirements of our publicly traded parent company.
Refine processes and manage reporting and reconciliations for key areas including revenue, inventory and COGS, and operating expenses.
Manage the company's net working capital including oversight of vendors and weekly payments, corporate credit cards, cash management, and forecasting.
Oversee the Accounting team's preparation of accurate and reliable financial reports with pertinent information and analysis on the operating segments of the business.
Collaborate cross-functionally with other teams to drive enhanced financial reporting accuracy and corporate strategic objectives, and foster a data-centric culture across the team and company.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
8+ years of accounting leadership experience including industry and 3 to 4 years working at a Big 4 or large regional public accounting firm experience.
CPA required.
Familiarity with FASB GAAP codification, SOX control frameworks, and general public company modus operandi.
Experience supporting, improving, and implementing public company-caliber business and accounting systems and processes.
Ecommerce and consumer subscription experience (including exposure to inventory) is strongly preferred.
Demonstrated leadership and project management building and driving teams to successful outcomes.
Self-motivated, detail-oriented, hands on player-coach with the ability to build and overhaul processes, take initiative, work independently and proactively, multi-task, and remain flexible with changing priorities.
Experience with Netsuite, Tipalti, FloQast, BigQuery, and Brex preferred.
Benefits
Full medical, dental and vision
401k match program
Flexible PTO
Yearly performance bonus
RSU/Stock grants (15%)
Department: Recruiting Done
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Los Angeles
Description
Our client is a fast-growing e-commerce fashion company located in Los Angeles & New York (a now public company). They are seeking is seeking a top performing, self-motivating, and strategic Head of Accounting to play a critical role in the growth and leadership of our Finance function.
This position will support the continuing integration as a public company, as well as help to build out and improve monthly close process, enhance control documentation and processes, and oversee all operational accounting.
This is a unique opportunity to build public company experience in the fashion sector while driving growth and scale in an independently operated, creative, tech-centric startup environment.
The ideal candidate is resourceful, detail oriented, and comfortable prioritizing multiple deliverables in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
This is an opportunity to join a growing global team and work across a wide array of areas within the business. This is a Hybrid position requiring work 2 days a week in office in Downtown LA.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage the accounting team, including oversight of accounting operations and close coordination with its sister company, in the reporting of results and intercompany transactions.
Play a key role in the development of a best-in-class, public company-caliber accounting function, driving change in policies, processes, and systems to ensure full SOX compliance.
Oversee the month-end close process including the review of results, oversight of control and review procedures, collaboration with Finance and other business partners, and explanation of performance and variances to management.
Support the audit, tax, and SOX requirements of our publicly traded parent company.
Refine processes and manage reporting and reconciliations for key areas including revenue, inventory and COGS, and operating expenses.
Manage the company's net working capital including oversight of vendors and weekly payments, corporate credit cards, cash management, and forecasting.
Oversee the Accounting team's preparation of accurate and reliable financial reports with pertinent information and analysis on the operating segments of the business.
Collaborate cross-functionally with other teams to drive enhanced financial reporting accuracy and corporate strategic objectives, and foster a data-centric culture across the team and company.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
8+ years of accounting leadership experience including industry and 3 to 4 years working at a Big 4 or large regional public accounting firm experience.
CPA required.
Familiarity with FASB GAAP codification, SOX control frameworks, and general public company modus operandi.
Experience supporting, improving, and implementing public company-caliber business and accounting systems and processes.
Ecommerce and consumer subscription experience (including exposure to inventory) is strongly preferred.
Demonstrated leadership and project management building and driving teams to successful outcomes.
Self-motivated, detail-oriented, hands on player-coach with the ability to build and overhaul processes, take initiative, work independently and proactively, multi-task, and remain flexible with changing priorities.
Experience with Netsuite, Tipalti, FloQast, BigQuery, and Brex preferred.
Benefits
Full medical, dental and vision
401k match program
Flexible PTO
Yearly performance bonus
RSU/Stock grants (15%)