Accounting Manager

ABOUT US

Fashion Nova is the world’s leading trend-to-market fashion and lifestyle brand with high-growth categories across its Women, Men, Kids and Beauty divisions. Renowned for delivering the most-wanted styles to millions worldwide, Fashion Nova earned the title of the Top 5 Most-Searched Fashion Brand on Google in 2022, alongside Louis Vuitton and Nike.

Founder & CEO Richard Saghian launched the brand in 2006, from a retail location in Los Angeles. After multiple store openings, Saghian launched the e-commerce website for Fashion Nova in 2013, pioneering a disruptive social commerce model of affordable, on-trend, size-inclusive clothing online– powered by an innovative, social media-first marketing strategy.

Today, Fashion Nova has amassed over 40 million social media followers, with annual sales of approximately $2 billion!

The brand’s name has been featured in chart-topping hit songs by Cardi B, Drake, 21 Savage, Saweetie, The Game, Tyga and Offset and its styles have been worn by many celebrities, artists and athletes including Meg The Stallion, Ice Spice, Chris Brown, Floyd Mayweather, Rick Ross, Kourtney Kardashian, and Kylie Jenner.

ROLE OVERVIEW

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Accounting Manager to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will possess a unique blend of public accounting rigor and private industry agility. We are looking for a professional who doesn't just manage processes but takes full ownership of the financial ecosystem, leveraging modern technology to drive efficiency, accuracy, and strategic insight.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Oversee the month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring all financial statements are accurate and issued in a timely manner.
• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, reserves, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Perform detailed general ledger account analysis and resolve discrepancies proactively.
• Apply technical knowledge to ensure compliance with GAAP and internal controls.
• Manage the preparation of workpapers for annual audits and serve as point of contact for external auditors.
• Scalability & Process Documentation - Driving the development and ongoing maintenance of scalable, well-documented SOPs 

2. Operational Ownership

• Take end-to-end responsibility for the General Ledger functions.
• Understand the business processes and impact on financials and drive change through influence. 
• Proactively identify discrepancies or process bottlenecks and implement sustainable solutions without being prompted.
• Act as a "business owner" within the finance department, treating company resources and financial health with a high degree of personal accountability.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to align financial results with business drivers

3. Technology & Process Optimization

• Lead the implementation and optimization of accounting software (ERP, expense management, and automated reconciliation tools).
• Understand and own system processes that impact financial records.
• Identify and own opportunities for process improvement. 
• Champion the transition from manual processes to automated workflows to scale the department’s capabilities.
• Utilize advanced data analytics and visualization tools to provide leadership with actionable financial insights.

4. Leadership & Mentorship

• Manage and mentor junior accounting staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.
• Lead the department to create a collaborative environment with the business 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Public & Private Mix: A minimum of 5–7 years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 2–3 years in a "Big 4" or mid-tier public accounting firm followed by experience in a corporate environment.
• Management:  minimum 1–2 years supervising staff or leading projects
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• ERP Mastery: Proven experience working with advanced ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite,).
• Tech-Savvy: Proficiency in automation tools (e.g., Alteryx, AI) and advanced Excel (VBA, Power Query).
• Reporting: Experience with reporting software and BI tools (e.g., Snowflake, Looker, Power BI).

SOFT SKILLS

• Sense of Ownership: A "no task is too small" attitude combined with the ability to lead high-level initiatives.
• Analytical Thinking: The ability to look beyond the numbers to understand the "why" behind financial trends.
• Communication: Exceptional ability to translate complex financial data into clear narratives for non-finance stakeholders.