Accounting Manager - CPG

About FinanceWithin

FinanceWithin is a full-service finance and accounting firm for startups and high growth companies. We help companies become investor-grade.

We’re vertically integrated and embed as a team of experienced finance and accounting professionals into client’s operations. We become an extension of our client’s in-house team. Our servicing approach includes:

• Advisory Services

• Financial Planning & Analysis

• Accounting & Bookkeeping

Additional services include: exit strategy for founders, M&A support, working capital advisory, debt vs equity financing, insurance products review, governance and compliance, financial infrastructure and software implementation, and more.

About The Role

As an Accounting Manager, you will manage the month-end close process and work as a consultant with FinanceWithin clients. You will help assemble a monthly financial packet and present financial statements to clients.

Successful candidates have a strong experience in QBO and Xero. Ideal candidates are also advanced in Excel and have a strong business acumen.

Responsibilities

This role is solutions-oriented and requires proactive engagement to ensure client success.

• Oversee month-end closing and all key accounting-related activities for clients - accurate and timely circulation of financial management reports including, but not limited to, internal and external monthly financial statements and annual audits and annual budgets

• Cash Flow projection (and updates) and communicating cash position to clients

• Financial Package Creation: Ensuring proper margin recognition, Reconciling/Recording transactions (Sales, Deferrals, Accruals, Returns, Discounts, Write-offs), Monitoring Sales Orders (wholesale), etc.

• Inventory Management including: Good understanding of Inventory, Reconciling inventory (Physical, Sub to GL), Accruals, Samples, Inventory adjustments, Obsolescence, Monitor POs, etc.

• Reconciliation of bank and credit card statements

• Reconciliation of other payment accounts (e.g. PayPal, Stripe, etc)

• Reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts and thorough understanding of amortization schedules

• Manage Accounts Receivable and Payables

• Manage AR aging reports for clients

• Manage AP in Bill.com (or related software) for clients

• Payroll management for clients

• Work with FinanceWithin management to support the team

• Support as a consultant to clients on accounting related work

• General ledger accountability, financial analysis, financial reporting, and special reports, financial profitability analysis, other special projects as assigned

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in full cycle accounting

• 2+ years of experience in a multi-client or consulting role

• Advanced in QBO and Xero

• Experience with e-commerce is a big plus (Shopify, PayPal, Bill.com,etc)

• Firm grasp of accounting principles

• Excellent analytical and communication skills

• Proactive and team-centric attitude