Accounting Manager - General Ledger

We’re Looking For A(n): Accounting Manager

Location: Hybrid (El Segundo, CA and/or Burbank/North Hollywood, CA)

What You’ll Be Doing: Hands-on Accounting Manager responsible for preparing and reviewing journal entries, supporting the monthly/quarterly/annual close, and ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting in a fast- growing CPG environment. This role requires strong technical accounting skills across a broad range of functional areas, including payroll, fixed assets, lease accounting, royalties, advertising, and debt. The ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic, high-growth environment and brings
rigor, process discipline, and reporting experience consistent with external reporting standard.

General Accounting & Close

• Prepare and review journal entries and account reconciliations; support monthly, quarterly, and annual close.
• Perform variance analysis and ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies.
• Support preparation of schedules, footnotes, and disclosures for external financial reporting.
• Deliver audit-ready schedules and respond to external auditor requests; support internal control documentation.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and controls.

Payroll Accounting

• Record payroll journal entries, accruals, and related liabilities in coordination with HR and third-party payroll providers.
• Reconcile payroll accounts and ensure proper classification of compensation, benefits, and employer taxes.

Fixed Assets

• Oversee maintenance of the fixed asset sub-ledger; record additions, disposals, transfers, and depreciation in accordance with ASC 360 and company policy.
• Review fixed asset roll forward schedules and related disclosures for external reporting.

Lease Accounting (ASC 842)

• Manage the lease accounting portfolio including ROU asset and lease liability entries, modifications, and remeasurements.
• Coordinate with Legal and Real Estate on new and modified agreements; maintain and prepare disclosure schedules.

Loans & Debt Accounting

• Record and reconcile debt instruments including term loans and revolvers; maintain amortization schedules for debt issuance costs.
• Prepare interest expense accruals and support debt covenant compliance tracking and related financial reporting disclosures.

Royalties Accounting

• Calculate and record royalty obligations based on contractual terms; maintain royalty schedules and ensure accurate accruals and payables are reflected in the general ledger each period.
• Reconcile royalty payables and coordinate with Legal and Finance on contract terms, rate changes, and audit inquiries.

Advertising Accounting

• Manage advertising accruals and prepaid balances; ensure spend is recorded in the correct period in accordance with ASC 720-35 and reconcile advertising accounts to supporting schedules and media plans each close cycle.

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to streamline close processes, improve reconciliation templates, and strengthen controls across assigned areas.
• Partner with the accounting team to document and update standard operating procedures as the business evolves.

Qualifications (Note: We strongly encourage you to apply even if you don’t tick ALL of these boxes.):

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience; experience in a public company or Big 4/regional public accounting environment strongly preferred
• Experience with external financial reporting and audit support, including preparation of schedules, footnotes, and work papers consistent with external reporting standards
• Strong understanding of internal controls over financial reporting; SOX experience a plus
• Strong CPG industry background; expertise in trade deductions, allowances, reserves, and promotional accruals
• Technical proficiency in ASC 842 (leases), and ASC 360 (fixed assets)
• Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP, NetSuite, or similar) and advanced Excel
• Excellent cross-functional communication skills and ability to manage competing close deadlines

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage – We cover 100% of premiums for medical, dental, and vision plans for employee-only plans.
• Annual bonus
• We match up to 3.5% of your 401k contributions, ensuring your retirement savings grow alongside your career.
• 6 paid sick and mental health days, an Employee Assistance Program, free weekly yoga and meditation classes, and additional mental health benefits, because we take a holistic approach to your well-being.
• Invest in your future with our Employee Stock Ownership Plan, where company contributions fund your retirement plan with company stock. Learn more.
• Reimbursements for a portion of personal cell phone and internet usage for eligible employees.
• Professional development opportunities with mentorship, continuous learning programs, and performance-based pay increases, empowering you to progress and excel in your career.
• Through our charity sponsorships, you can make a positive impact on communities worldwide. We’ve donated over $9 million to date.
• Potential for quarterly KPI bonuses.

The base salary range is $108,700-$145,000, plus bonus potential.

The posted salary range in this job posting reflects data based on California's cost of labor analysis. This salary range is subject to change per state; please click here to find the pay differential in your state of residence if the role is remote. 

Salary is based on a wide range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and geographical location.