Full-Time

Head of Corporate Accounting

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Spreetail

Spreetail

501-1,000 employees

Ecommerce accelerator for manufacturers' growth

Consumer Software
Consumer Goods

Compensation Overview

$165k - $208.5kAnnually

Senior

Remote in USA

Category
Financial Accounting
Financial Analysis
Financial Controller
Management Accounting
Accounting
Required Skills
Data Analysis
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting and/or graduate degree in business-related field.
  • CPA designation.
  • Big 4 audit experience OR experience working within a $1B+ public company accounting team in a managerial position.
  • 4+ years of managing others.
  • Mastery of MS Excel knowledge including complex formulas.
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP and SOX control requirements.
  • Proven ability dealing with concepts and complexity comfortably including leveraging strong analytical and financial acumen (ability to work with, decipher, and present large sets of data).
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Big picture thinker…be able to visualize the end goal and work backwards.
Responsibilities
  • Lead the accounting close process and have full P&L ownership.
  • Manage the team to ensure timely completion of close related tasks and proactively resolve issues that could jeopardize close goals.
  • Assist the Global Controller in leading key areas of our public company readiness roadmap.
  • Assist the Global Controller in building accounting system transformation roadmap and manage the day-to-day implementation activities for select systems.
  • Partner with business partners to onboard new business initiatives into the accounting team, ensuring that we build scalable processes with clear milestones.
  • Team with existing accounting leadership to implement recurring left-to-right (LTR) reporting processes for key variable accounting tasks within the controllership team.
  • Design and implement internal controls that are efficient and effective.
  • Review/approve journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Provide data and partner with FP&A team to develop reliable forecasts and understand actual results as compared to forecasts.
  • Recruit and develop a diverse accounting team. Be a player-coach who isn’t afraid to roll up your sleeves and get into the details.

Spreetail helps manufacturers grow their online sales by managing their ecommerce operations. The company works with a variety of clients, from small businesses to large manufacturers, to improve their presence on major online marketplaces like Amazon, Walmart, and Target. Spreetail's approach includes optimizing product listings, managing advertisements, and providing insights through its own technology. They buy inventory from partner brands, which allows them to increase sales across multiple platforms. With eight fulfillment centers, Spreetail can offer next-day delivery to 80% of the US population and takes care of customer service and returns, ensuring a smooth shopping experience. The main goal of Spreetail is to support its partners in scaling their ecommerce operations while minimizing complexity and risk.

Company Stage

Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)

Total Funding

$208M

Headquarters

Lincoln, Nebraska

Founded

2006

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-30%

1 year growth

-30%

2 year growth

-30%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Spreetail's recent $208M funding round provides significant capital to fuel growth and expand their accelerator model for brands.
  • The acquisition of Buy Box Experts strengthens their market position and enhances their service offerings, making them a more attractive partner for manufacturers.
  • Their extensive fulfillment network and next-day delivery capabilities can lead to higher customer satisfaction and repeat business, driving revenue growth.

What critics are saying

  • The departure of key executives like Wendy Livingston could lead to instability and affect company culture and operations.
  • The highly competitive ecommerce market requires continuous innovation and investment, which could strain resources and impact profitability.

What makes Spreetail unique

  • Spreetail's model of purchasing inventory from partner brands and selling across 15 top ecommerce marketplaces reduces complexity and risk for manufacturers, unlike competitors who may not offer such comprehensive services.
  • Their nationwide next-day delivery through eight fulfillment centers covering 80% of the US population sets them apart in terms of logistics and customer satisfaction.
  • The acquisition of Buy Box Experts enhances their ecommerce accelerator capabilities, providing a more robust service offering compared to other ecommerce accelerators.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

We Invest in You

Home Owner Bonus

Leadership Development

Paid Time Off

Work From Home + Flex Days

Milestone Program

Home Office Stipend

Donation Match

Employee Experiences

401(k)

Community Involvement

Parental Leave